Assistant Professor

Special Instructions ------------------------ Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964\); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972\); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975\) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM\-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985\-448\-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310\. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health \& Safety at 985\-448\-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu Position Details -------------------- Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor Position Number 021322 Salary Range $55,233\.00 Position Type Faculty Department Information Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment Department Teacher Education Job Duties Responsibility / Duty Instruction \& Course Delivery: Teach graduate courses related to school leadership standards in Louisiana across various modalities and undergraduate courses on a variety of topics as needed. (Minimum 9 hours per semester). Percentage Of Time 50 Responsibility / Duty Student Consultation \& Office Hours: Maintain regular office hours to support candidates and collaborate with faculty colleagues. Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Academic Advising \& Residency Coordination: Serve as a faculty advisor to teacher candidates and as a university coordinator for candidates completing residency. Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Departmental \& Administrative Operations: Respond appropriately to administrative, departmental, and candidate needs; collaborate across university and departmental committees. Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Accreditation, Data Collection \& Reporting: Serve as a liaison with specialized professional associations. Work with Assessment and CAEP Coordinators to ensure seamless alignment of courses, rubrics, and key assignments with CAEP, state, and specialized professional standards, and assist with reporting and on\-site visits. Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Teaching, Scholarship \& Service: Effectively engage in teaching, scholarship, and service (i.e., assessment, advisement, collaborative work in P\-12 schools, etc.). Percentage Of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty Learning Environment \& Engagement: Create and maintain a working environment conducive to excellence in teaching and learning. Percentage Of Time 5 Posting Detail Information Minimum Experience Required Experience as a K\-12 Educational School leader in a public school setting. Minimum Education Required Terminal degree or ABD in Educational Leadership (School Leadership) preferred. Enrollment in an Educational Leadership doctoral program accepted. Minimum Licenses Required Other Minimum Requirements Ability to promote candidate development of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes expected of graduates in the Educational Leadership Program. Mindful of goals and practices in the reform of leadership at all levels. Ability to forecast and prioritize time to plan effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Test(s) Required Preferred Education Preferred Experience Experience as a K\-12 Educational School leader in a public school setting. Experience with assessment and/or school improvement at the K\-12 level. Experience with university accreditation related to graduate\-level Educational Leadership. Pursues an advanced level of knowledge and pedagogy in Educational Leadership or related field (i.e., scholarship, leadership in professional associations, service, and/or publications). Experience with Canvas or other learning management systems (LMS) and Watermark or other assessment platforms for data entry and tracking. Preferred Licenses Other Preferred Requirements Physical Demands Employment Year Academic Year If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date Employment Basis Full\-time Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) 05/15/2027 Posting Date 10/06/2026 Closing Date 10/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions -------------------------- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (\). Documents Needed to Apply ----------------------------- Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References Copy of Transcript Optional Documents * Other Document