Assistant Professor of Education Leadership Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track)

Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary The Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University seeks an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice with a primary emphasis on education leadership. This position presents an opportunity to grow our dynamic new leadership preparation program and mentor the next generation of school and district-level leaders. The Professor of Professional Practice role focuses primarily on teaching and program coordination, with opportunities to create and contribute new visions. The successful candidate will join a vibrant school of 60 faculty members working across a range of education fields. Located on the New Brunswick campus, this is a term appointment, academic year, nine-month position with the opportunity for summer employment, dependent on the availability of funds. The position is eligible for a partial-remote work arrangement. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The position has a negotiable start date, depending on the availability of the selected candidate. Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national researchuniversity and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive publicinstitution of higher education. We are the region’s most high-profile publicresearch institution and a leading national research center with global impact. Chartered in 1766 as Queen’s College in New Brunswick, New Jersey,Rutgers University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in theUnited States, a land-grant university, and a member of the Association ofAmerican Universities, the Big Ten® Conference, and the Big Ten AcademicAlliance. More than 69,000 students and 22,500 faculty and staff learn, workand serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around theworld. Rutgers includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick, RutgersBiomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers University-Newark, and RutgersUniversity-Camden. Rutgers comprises 33 schools and colleges and is hometo more than 300 research centers and institutes. The University is dedicatedto teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conductingresearch that breaks new ground; and to providing services, solutions, andclinical care that help individuals and the local, national, and globalcommunities where they live. Rutgers University–New Brunswick took root more than 250 years ago. Weare the state’s most comprehensive intellectual resource—the flagship ofRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by theAssociation of American Universities. We are the region’s most high-profilepublic research institution and a leading national research university with aglobal impact. Rutgers–New Brunswick also engages in community initiatives,new and small business development, and serves as a policy resource acrossNew Jersey. Preferred Qualifications 1. Earned EdD or PhD with emphasis in school leadership or a closely related discipline 2. Ability to lead and organize programs to promote effective student progress 3. Effective teaching at the college/university level 4. Experience with teaching via online instruction and distance education delivery

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