Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Dept. of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Dept. of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Tenure Track Department Summary

The Secondary Education and Educational Leadership Department (SEEL) at Bridgewater State University is part of a cohesive and diverse campus community that provides professional opportunities for faculty advancement in teaching and scholarship and a clear path to tenure. Funding for faculty scholarship is available through the Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship as well as the Office of Teaching and Learning. There is also a significant institutional commitment to undergraduate research and international engagement.

SEEL is committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among its faculty, staff and students, and to strengthening a justice-informed identity as identified in our strategic plan. This emphasis is reflected throughout the University's curricular and co-curricular activities. SEEL, as part of Bridgewater State University, is a teaching institution and faculty are committed to their critical role in the successful graduation of our students. The University values scholarship and other ways in which faculty express their professional contributions and accomplishments. This flexibility sustains the need for faculty excellence, while also recognizing the diversity of talents and interests of our faculty as they move up the tenure ladder.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving human condition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensures that all students are supported and succeed.

Essential Duties

The Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership (SEEL) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position. The mission of the department is to prepare educators and related professionals to teach, lead, and serve in a diverse and evolving global society. Successful candidates will be staff members who can collaborate with colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our ethnically diverse campus community.

The successful candidate will educate students primarily in the Educational Leadership (EDLE) program, including the Education Specialist, M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, and administrator-licensure programs. Responsibilities may also include student teaching/practicum supervision, teaching advising in other undergraduate and graduate courses in the department.

The successful applicant will collaborate with faculty members in the program and the department as well as engage with College of Education and Health Professions colleagues and other internal and external partners in the program assessment, continuous improvement, marketing, and expansion of existing programs through the creation of off-campus cohorts. This position requires contractual scheduled office hours for student advising and consultation. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring graduate students and other related duties as assigned and/or required.

The successful candidate will display effective practices for diverse graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/School Administration -Candidates who have not yet earned their doctoral degree may be considered, but evidence of an impending successful degree conferral by September 1, 2027 will be required.
• Demonstrated expertise that will contribute to the department's understanding of P-16 educational leadership, including (but not limited to): school, district, higher education administration, or community leadership; school improvement; and/or organizational development.
• Ability to teach courses on educational leadership, organizational change, education finance, or education law for students who are both K-12 and higher education professionals in synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and face-to-face modalities.
• Five or more years of experience in PK-12/16 school administration.
• Demonstrated ability to design and teach online graduate and undergraduate courses utilizing effective online/hybrid teaching strategies to promote student learning.
• A record of excellence in teaching, service, and or scholarship that demonstrates a commitment to a multicultural work environment that celebrates multiple perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and commitment to advising, recruiting, and/or mentoring graduate students.
• Evidence of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research.
• Experience in program assessment, state, and national accreditation standards.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and advising, and to professional work in a multicultural environment that embraces excellence, diversity, and multiple perspectives.
• Experience with State, National, and Professional accreditation Standards. MA standards preferred.
• Record of professional activities commensurate with the rank of assistant professor.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

At present, the university can only sponsor employment-based visas, including H1-B petitions, that are not subject to the current $100,000 fee or any other similar or related fees imposed through U.S. immigration regulations, laws, executive orders, etc. The university will continue to monitor the ongoing changes in U.S. immigration regulations and it reserves the right to modify this policy as the regulatory and legal landscapes change.

Salary is commensurate with experience in accordance with the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor is $75,000 to $85,000.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00658P Open Date 09/28/2026 Close Date 11/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement- Applicants are required to submit a teaching statement that reflects their philosophy and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education. The statement should discuss instructional methods, student engagement, assessment of learning outcomes, and commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment for diverse student populations.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents