Job Description

The department of Education at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time 11-month, tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in Educational Leadership We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3-1 course load that includes graduate level courses in Educational Leadership and Secondary Education courses in their area of expertise, depending on departmental needs. While the Educational Leadership program is online, the successful candidate witll be required to maintain a strong presence on our Creighton Omaha campus.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (or a closely related field)
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others
• K–12 school leadership experience (both private and public experience would be valuable)
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching in an online format
• Demonstrate a well-developed research agenda focused on educational leadership that connects theory to practice and addresses challenges across diverse educational settings
• Given the University’s Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity, demonstrated experience or interest in Catholic school leadership or related research is especially welcomed, though it is not required
• Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate continued potential for peer-reviewed publications, professional conference participation, and grant activity, and whose research aligns with the College’s strategic goal of advancing ethical, effective, and mission-driven leadership in education

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process
• A writing sample of at least 15 pages
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• One page statement describing candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission ((https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
• Sample Syllabi

Review of completed applications will begin August 1st , 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit Creighton University Education Department If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jean Hearn, Chair of the Education Department ( jeanhearn@creighton.edu) For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest.

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