Assistant Professor of Instruction, Education Administration

. Teach graduate courses in educational administration and leadership, including courses delivered in online formats .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach graduate courses in educational administration and leadership, including courses delivered in online formats
Develop and revise curriculum consistent with program outcomes, professional standards, licensure requirements, and effective practices in educational leadership
Advise and mentor graduate students pursuing educational leadership degrees, licenses, and certificates
Support student learning, professional development, decision-making, wellness, and progress toward academic and career goals
Maintain meaningful relationships with school districts, educational organizations, Catholic schools, and other community partners
Participate in program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement activities
Contribute to the service responsibilities of the School of Education and university
Perform other faculty responsibilities consistent with the position and needs of the School of Education
Teach 24 credit hours annually

What you’ll need

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational leadership or a closely related field
Three to five years of successful experience as a building principal in a public or private K–12 educational setting
Demonstrated excellence in online teaching
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport effectively with diverse populations
A demonstrated ability to foster student learning, development, decision-making, success, wellness, and responsiveness to individual needs
Empathy and compassion for the experiences and perspectives of others
An understanding of and commitment to Xavier University’s Jesuit Catholic mission and identity
A valid Ohio administrative license or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment
A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one
Evidence of relevant professional experience within the past five years, such as curriculum development, professional presentations, leadership initiatives, publications, or other professional contributions
The ability to complete required BCI and FBI background checks
Unofficial or photocopied academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
Three professional references
Official academic transcripts, a one-page mission contribution statement, and sample course syllabi when invited to interview

Comp & perks

Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account
Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays
Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents