Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant / Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy StudiesDetroit, MI, United States|req3616Posted on: 9/14/2026 Back to SearchAssistant / Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant / Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Position Purpose: The College of Education
at Wayne State University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Preference is to hire at the Associate Professor level, with tenure, but we will consider candidates at the advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor level. Salary and rank for position are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start Date: August
18, 2027 The Program: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is a program within the Division of Administrative & Organizational Studies in the College of Education. We serve graduate students in our Master’s of Education in Administration, Education Specialist, Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs. We serve a diverse student body, and nearly half of our students identify as Black. Most of our students work full-time in
local K-12 schools or the university community while earning their degrees. Program faculty lead and participate in the research center Detroit Partnership for Education Equity & Research (Detroit PEER). The Wayne State University Community: Wayne State University is classified as a "doctoral university: very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We are located in
Midtown Detroit, the city center and one of the country's fastest-growing neighborhoods, which welcomes more than 2.5 million visitors annually. Here, you'll find 200 acres of green space, walking paths and state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by renowned cultural institutions and industry-leading employers. Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in educational leadership, educational policy, or a related field.
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