Job Description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.
Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Hamline School of Education and Leadership (HSEL) in Saint Paul, Minnesota, invites applications for a faculty position with program director responsibilities for the . This open-rank position (Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Practice) offers tenure-track eligibility and is designed for an experienced educator-scholar with demonstrated leadership in EdD programs, graduate teaching, and dissertation advising. We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to advancing equity, social justice, and inclusive education through the preparation of future educational leaders. The successful candidate will bring expertise in educational leadership (K-12 or higher education), a deep commitment to serving adult learners and doctoral students, and a record of or strong potential for scholarly productivity. A terminal degree (EdD or PhD) in education or a closely related field is required.
The EdD Director will work closely with a collaborative faculty team committed to innovative, justice-oriented graduate education. They will recruit new students and conduct applicant interviews; serve as primary EdD student advisor; teach at least two EdD courses per year (evenings/weekends) and other courses in HSEL; oversee and collaborate with HSEL colleagues to grow and innovate the EdD program and curriculum; oversee and manage program logistics; represent Hamline in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED).
The EdD program is designed for working professionals from a variety of sectors, including K-12, adult, and higher education, as well as public and private educational organizations. Anchored in HSEL's conceptual framework, which promotes equity in schools and society, builds communities of teachers and learners, constructs knowledge, and fosters thoughtful inquiry and reflection, the program nurtures change leaders. The program's graduates are actively engaged in social change and include university presidents, Minnesota's first Somali female principal, and recipients of the Teacher of the Year award.
We seek a colleague who will work within the EdD program and in other programs within HSEL. Beyond the EdD program, HSEL offers a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level initial teaching licensure programs as well as advanced degree programs focusing on literacy, environmental education, and multilingual learning. We also offer Administrative Licensure, an EdS in Educational Leadership, as well as a variety of certificates. View a comprehensive list of HSEL .
SALARY RANGE: $ 63,000 - $67,000
Interested candidates should include:

• Cover letter describing your interest in Hamline and the EdD program
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching practices and philosophy
• Statement of research or scholarly interests
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate work

Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted, at least one of which should address their teaching experience.
Applications received by November 15, 2025 will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled. Questions may be addressed to the Chair of the search committee, Betsy Parrish, at bparrish@hamline.edu.
Hamline University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator and is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work and scholarship will enrich a diversity of perspectives and inclusiveness on campus.
About Hamline and the Twin Cities:
Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline serves approximately 1,870 undergraduate students and 818 graduate students. Hamline was Minnesota's first institution to graduate licensed teachers and has a long-standing reputation for excellence in teacher preparation. Today, we take pride in our commitment to creating a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the co-construction of knowledge and the development of values and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. We are committed to advancing equity, social justice, and inclusive education.
Hamline is located in a residential neighborhood in the heart of the culturally vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. The neighborhood boasts global cuisine and is situated close to the Mississippi riverfront parks. Public transit (light-rail train) provides access to both Minneapolis' and Saint Paul's downtown areas with numerous cultural and sporting attractions
All questions marked 'Required' need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.

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