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Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical, K-12 Educational Leadership

Position Number: 6509717
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Education - Edu. Admin & Leadership (study of)

Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical, K-12 Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Aug 25, 2025
Deadline: Jan 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The School of Education seeks a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of K-12 Educational Leadership to teach primarily within the Masters of School Leadership (MASL) program. The individual hired for this position will be appointed to the Department of Educational Leadership and will teach and supervise clinical experiences in the department's school leadership programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical faculty loads in the School of Education are predominantly teaching. This position has a 90% time/effort allocation for teaching and clinical supervision and a typical semester will entail a four-course teaching/supervision load. This position also includes a 10% time/effort allocation for external scholarly engagement (i.e., scholarship and external contributions to the profession). Criteria for annual reviews and evaluations toward promotion will be assessed in relation to these effort allocations.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching courses in the department's K-12 leadership programs and supervising interns in their clinical K-12 school placements.

Instructional leadership (as assigned) to:

o Help administer the department's leadership preparation programs

o Facilitate productive relationships with local school partners

o Mentor and/or support adjunct faculty learning to teach and/or supervise in preparation-12 leadership programs

Directing all clinical aspects of the MA in School Leadership program

Supervising interns and establishing school and district partnerships and placements

Participating in individual and collaborative activities to secure external funding;

Recruiting and advising students

Providing service to the department, university, and the profession.

SALARY AND BEGINNING DATE: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. The anticipated date of appointment is subject to negotiation with a preferred start in January 2026.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Educational Leadership offers graduate programs in higher education, PK-12 leadership, and sport management. These programs include Masters of Art in School Leadership; Masters of Education degrees in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and Sport Management; a PhD and EdD in PK-12 Educational Leadership; and a PhD in Higher Education Studies and Leadership, as well as a Leadership Minor. We are committed to preparing men and women for research careers and for executive leadership in PK-12 schools, school districts, state and federal agencies through exceptional teaching, school system and agency partnerships, the utilization of research-based practices for school improvement and student success, and the integration of scholarship and practice.

SCHOOL: For more than 100 years, the School of Education has advanced Baylor University's mission across the globe while preparing students for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. With more than 60 full-time faculty members, the school's growing research and outreach portfolio complements its long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. Baylor School of Education's undergraduate teacher education programs have earned national distinction for innovative partnerships with local schools that provide future educators with deep clinical preparation. Likewise, the school's graduate programs have attained national recognition for their exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians. Graduate enrollments continue to rise, with more than 700 students pursuing advanced study and professional preparation through 17 different graduate program options including MA, MSEd, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. levels.

Through exciting new academic initiatives both at home and abroad, and several new searches underway for faculty colleagues, the School is in a period of significant expansion and deepened impact through the production of meaningful, high-quality research and the preparation of outstanding leaders, teachers, and clinicians. To learn more about the School of Education, please visit baylor.edu/soe.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Consistent with Baylor's mission to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals, the qualifications for the position include:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Consistent with the stated mission of the University to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals, the qualifications for the position include:

Earned doctoral degree in Education (EdD or PhD)

Demonstrated success working with public and/or private schools

Experience working with state certification requirements and supervision

Commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Willingness to work collaboratively with other faculty, students, and staff in teaching and clinical settings

Evidence of significant educational leadership experience in PK-12 school systems as a teacher, principal, director, superintendent, university administrator, or a combination of experiences

Expertise in key academic area(s) that enhance the department's academic programming (e.g., school law and governance; school administration; administrative theory and educational leadership; school business management and finance).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Evidence of excellence in teaching

Demonstrated success in the evaluation of education problems at all levels of the education system--schools, districts, universities and colleges, state and federal agencies

Demonstrated success in supervision of educators and program development

Knowledge of current state and federal leadership standards and certification requirements and

Understanding of public and private school challenges and opportunities.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171754

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted by October 1, 2025. Nothing received after January 1, 2026 can be considered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should include the following in their application materials.

REQUIRED:

1. Cover letter/letter of interest that addresses the position's qualifications and responsibilities

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Transcripts documenting the terminal degree

4. Contact information for three to five professional references. Note: Reference checks will be initiated for those applicants who advance to the finalist phase (i.e., on-campus interviews).

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (RAF) in Interfolio.

OPTIONAL:

The online application will allow applicants to upload up to three optional attachments that showcase unique accomplishments relevant to the position. Potential examples (not exhaustive) include: syllabus of a college course the applicant developed/substantially revised, a particular publication the applicant authored and would like to draw attention to, a summary of the applicant's prior college teaching evaluations, a conceptual model/diagram the applicant developed illustrating relevant content/information for the position.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.