Assistant/Associate Professor - Educational Leadership

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a
university with strong academic values, diverse programs and
learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our
community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Assistant/Associate Professor - Educational Leadership

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/26785

and submit the following application materials:

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Transcripts

4. Letter of Recommendation

5. Writing Sample

6. Teaching Statement or Evidence

7. Research Statement

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to
be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via
email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and will
continue until the position is filled. To ensure full
consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications
received after the review date may be considered.

For questions about the position, please contact Contact Dr. Tami
Williams, UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences,
402-554-3502 or tamarawilliams@unomaha.edu
.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor - Educational Leadership

Department

Educational Leadership

Essential Functions

The Educational Leadership Department ( EDL ) at the University of
Nebraska at Omaha ( UNO ) invites applications for a tenure-track
assistant or associate professor of educational leadership to start
August 2027. We seek candidates passionate about high quality
scholarship, research, teaching, and service in educational
leadership.

To be considered for this position, applicants should demonstrate
success in teaching and the potential for or experience obtaining
external research funding, with a well-defined research agenda.
Community engagement is a core value of UNO and our program, and
the successful candidate must be committed to working with both
internal and external partners in Omaha and beyond.

The Department of Educational Leadership offers masters,
specialist, and doctoral programs that also lead to certification
in school leadership, including principal, special education
director, and superintendent. The ideal candidate will have the
experience and ability to teach a variety of courses across degrees
and certifications.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination
against employees and prospective employees based on race, color,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information,
veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The
University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate
discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has
implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote
qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,
abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to
recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using
job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and
treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Work Schedule

Varies

Additional Duties

Responsibilities for this position include teaching courses; active
engagement in scholarly research activities leading to publication;
advising graduate students; supervising fieldwork and internship
experiences; collaborating with community and school district
partners; service activities at the program, department, college,
university, and professional levels; and generating external
funding.

Why UNO ?

The University of Nebraska at Omaha ( UNO ) is Nebraska’s only
public metropolitan university, uniquely positioned at the heart of
the state’s largest city. As a proud member of the University of
Nebraska system, UNO offers a distinctive blend of academic
excellence, impactful research, and meaningful community
engagement, all within a student-centered environment that fosters
opportunity, access, and achievement. With more than 15,000
students and a campus known for its variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and experiences, UNO is committed to merit-based
opportunity, inclusive excellence, and the transformative power of
education. We emphasize experiential learning and innovation in all
that we do, preparing our graduates to lead in a dynamic, global
society.

Benefits:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive
and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed
to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more
about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances,
as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options,
please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in educational leadership or closely related field
and successful employment as educational administrator. Successful
candidate must have content and working knowledge of the
Professional Standards of Educational Leaders (PSELs) and evidence
of ability to engage in professional service.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at
multiple levels of educational leadership, proven ability to
conduct meaningful educational research, and evidence of
educational leadership network.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear,
speak and use of hands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to
moderate.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026F-00159

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/26785

and submit the following application materials:

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Transcripts

4. Letter of Recommendation

5. Writing Sample

6. Teaching Statement or Evidence

7. Research Statement

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to
be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via
email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and will
continue until the position is filled. To ensure full
consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications
received after the review date may be considered.

For questions about the position, please contact Contact Dr. Tami
Williams, UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences,
402-554-3502 or tamarawilliams@unomaha.edu
.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Statement or Evidence
• Research Statement

Optional Documents