Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Teaching, Educational Administration

University of Saskatchewan

The College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications from qualified individuals for a full time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor “Teaching Stream” rank in the Department of Educational Administration. The position will start January 1, 2026 (negotiable) with a focus on educational administration and leadership. This is a “Teaching Stream” position and the faculty member’s roles is primarily and substantively focused on instruction and teaching in academic programs. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching courses, supervising graduate students, program and course development, and/or professional practice. Duties normally include limited research, scholarly, and/or artistic work, as well as service and/or administrative responsibilities. Duties may also include outreach, engagement, or public service. Like teacher-scholar faculty positions, this position is tenure-track and can receive promotion up to full professor.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. This U15 University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 24,000.

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The Department of Educational Administration is a thriving department with a responsibility for undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Educational Administration has one of the largest cohorts of graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan. We deliver Master’s, PhD and EdD programs that focus on educational administration, leadership and governance to approximately 400 graduate students pursuing Master’s, EdD, and PhD programs. The Department maintains long-established partnerships with community agencies and cross-campus departments.

The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programming in the areas of:
• Educational policy, governance, finance, ethics, and law;
• Educational research methods;
• Educational system improvement, organizational development, and effectiveness;
• Leadership for the enhancement of teaching and learning;
• Leadership in rural education; and
• International and comparative education studies.
• Pre-K-12 educational systems;
• Indigenous educational leadership, governance, and organizational development;
• Post-secondary institutions;
• Public and social sectors; and
• International education systems.

Research and community engagement opportunities within the Department and College include those facilitated through the Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (SELU) and the editorial office of the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy (CJEAP).

Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate who has an earned doctoral degree in educational administration, educational leadership, or equivalent. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Educational Administration, have the ability to supervise M.Ed (thesis), Ed.D and PhD students, and have an interest in working with Indigenous and international communities. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who align with departmental and university priorities in the areas: of Indigenization; internationalization; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and leadership for sustainability.

The salary band for this post is $110,489 to $131,909. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program and flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email:
• A Statement of interest
• Statement of teaching practice and philosophy
• Evidence of teaching excellence, if available, such as student course evaluations, course syllabi, teaching materials, peer evaluations, and/or student supervisory activities
• Curriculum vitae and,
• Contact information of three references to:

Dr. Paul Newton, Department Head
3081 College of Education
28 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1
Telephone: (306) 966-7619
Email: jennifer.kovar@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency or work eligibility.
Review of applications will begin six weeks from the date of posting. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.