Department/Organization
212501 - Ed Leadership/Policy/Tech Studies
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University's academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Detailed Position Information
The Higher Education Administration Program, in the Educational Leadership, Policy,
and Technology Studies Department at The University of Alabama, invites applications
for an Assistant Professor of Higher Education. The Higher Education Administration Program houses a range of flourishing degree
programs, including an on-campus and online MA, an Executive EdD, an on-campus
EdD and PhD, and a College Teaching Certificate. A successful candidate will join 8
active research and teaching faculty as well as a vibrant student community. The College of Education is committed to creating an affirming culture that seeks to advance opportunities for all of its community members by increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, welcoming a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts.
Position Summary:
Teach graduate courses in the Higher Education Administration program
Direct graduate research studies in higher education administration
Obtain external funding in support of research
Conduct research in the field and publish in scholarly journals
Serve on student and faculty committees
Advise students
Participate in program development
Provide service to the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
Responsibilities:
Teach graduate courses in the Higher Education Administration program
Direct graduate research studies in higher education administration
Obtain external funding in support of research
Conduct research in the field and publish in scholarly journals
Serve on student and faculty committees
Advise students
Participate in program development
Provide service to the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
Further information about the college and program is accessible at www.education.ua.edu.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Nathaniel Bray nbray@ua.edu
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Start Date: As soon as possible or by August 16, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Higher Education Administration or closely related field
Requisite expertise and experience to be appointed at the level of assistant professor
Ability to pursue a research agenda and external funding
Ability to teach courses in higher education administration content areas at the graduate level
Ability to mentor and advise students
Ability and experience to serve on and ultimately chair dissertation committees
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A cover letter of application, vita, unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework, teaching philosophy, research statement, and a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are required to complete the online application process. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit "official" transcript(s) of all graduate coursework.
About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty's research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.
The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.
The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education's commitments and efforts, please visit our website: https://education.ua.edu/
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure's 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's premier universities, UA offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America's Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine's list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review's list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., "The Alabama Research Institutes"), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation's most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
University of Alabama
Mar 27, 2025