Home Position: Tenure-Track Faculty, Doctoral Education Location: St. Paul, MN Job Id: 6.29.2026 # of Openings: 1 Tenure-Track Faculty, Doctoral Education Position Overview: Concordia University, St. Paul’s College of Education is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking educational leader to join our graduate faculty as a full-time faculty member within the Doctoral Education (Ed.D.) and Educational Specialist
(Ed.S.) programs. This role is designed for an individual who is passionate about teaching, research/scholarship, and mentoring doctoral students, and who also possesses the long-term vision and drive to potentially advance into broader academic leadership. The initial and primary focus of this position will be on high-quality teaching, dissertation mentoring, and program collaboration within the Ed.D. Educational
Leadership program. As part of our long-term vision for program growth and sustainability, this role may provide a pathway to future leadership within the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program. We seek a candidate who is committed to academic excellence, collaborative leadership, and the advancement of innovative doctoral educational programming. As a faith-based institution, we require the successful candidate to
be an active member of a Christian church. Applicants should be prepared to discuss how their faith informs their teaching, scholarship, and leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Initial appointment: Ed.D. Educational Leadership; future focus: Strengthen and support leadership of Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) programming. Teach graduate-level courses within doctoral education. Serve as a dissertation
chair or committee member, guiding doctoral candidates through the research, writing, and defense processes. Advise doctoral students, supporting their professional and scholarly development. Stay current with trends, regulations, and best practices in educational leadership and teacher licensure. Build relationships with school districts and other educational leadership institutions to inform curriculum and develop
pathways into the Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs. Partner with internal stakeholders to understand the operational, curricular, and compliance frameworks of our doctoral education programs. Participate in curriculum revision, program assessment, and strategic planning aligned with institutional growth goals. Demonstrate administrative aptitude, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership within doctoral educational
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