Assistant Teaching Professor

Department of Instructional Leadership & Professional Development

College of Education

COE-3920L

Towson University:

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:

The College of Education invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development. Preferred start date August 2026.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Educational Policy, Curriculum Theory & Development, Professional Development, or a related field (doctorate preferred); substantive, successful experience in a PK-12 setting; leadership in public school settings; and demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice. Candidates with significant leadership experience in public school district(s) and experience teaching at the graduate level are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking educational leaders and thinkers who are committed to developing leaders who envision, strengthen, and innovate for equitable, educational contexts; center children’s, families’, and communities’ assets in decision-making; seek to work collaboratively; and draw from equity-oriented scholarship to inform vision and practice.

Responsibilities:

Teach graduate courses in educational leadership that inform equity-minded, action oriented, and bold leadership activities to practicing teachers and other educational professionals; may also teach undergraduate courses in related areas of expertise; supervise leadership interns during field-based clinical experiences; collaborate with colleagues; participate in activities with local school system partners; and be current in educational technology and digital teaching and learning. Provide service to the department, college, and university. Workload is eight courses per academic year, and faculty may teach through in-person, synchronous virtual, and/or asynchronous modalities.

The Department:

The Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development (ILPD) is in the College of Education, with primary duties at the graduate level to develop educational leaders. The programs take a broad view of leadership, and faculty value and support the aims of those who desire to lead through equity, cultural responsiveness, and community-based approaches, whether in traditional administrative positions or other school or community-based leadership roles. ILPD faculty—through teaching, action-oriented research, and service—seek to disrupt the status quo, confront and dismantle oppressive systems, and develop leaders who are able to address the visions and needs of minoritized communities.

Application Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application describing qualifications for the Assistant Teaching Professor position, CV, copies of graduate transcripts, and contact information for two references.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is COE-3920L.

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Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $50,000

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check:

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

COVID-19 Statement:

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About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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