Educational Leadership Services Professor of Practice, Job at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

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  • Old Dominion University
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title Educational Leadership Services Professor of Practice, (Tenured Track, F0691A)

Department ED FOUNDATIONS & LEADERSHIP

Position Number F0691A

Job Description

The Department of Educational Leadership and Workforce Development at Old Dominion University invites applications for an Educational Leadership Professor of Practice to support the administrative and teaching functions of our MSED / EDS in K12 Educational Leadership program. The candidate will bring;

  • Practical expertise in educational leadership and administration,.

  • Contributing to student success.

  • Program development.

  • Community engagement through innovative, equity-centered approaches.

  • Building partnerships with school districts to develop and maintain cohorts in collaboration with school districts is essential.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced K12 practitioner dedicated to advancing transformative leadership in education to serve as a vital bridge between university level preparation and educational leadership in action. The role combines administrative support, program coordination, and teaching responsibilities, with a focus on bringing cutting edge research-based concepts to real-world practice-oriented learning for future educational leaders.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational leadership, administration, or closely related field

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Significant practical experience in school or district leadership roles, with a strong understanding of licensure requirements in Virginia.

  • Proven ability to teach online or hybrid courses effectively.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic community.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior higher education teaching experience.

Experience with program development or curriculum design.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 07/25/2026

Application Review Date 11/11/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at and attach the following with their online application:

  • A cover letter detailing relevant experience in program administration and oversight and teaching experience and philosophy.

  • Curriculum vitae.

  • Unofficial Transcripts

  • Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin November 11, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

The department has twenty-two full-time faculty that offer graduate programs in Workforce and Organizational Development, Community College Leadership, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education Leadership. Undergraduate programs in Occupational & Technical Studies include Fashion Merchandising, Industrial Technology, Training Specialist, and Career & Technical Education (Marketing Education and Technology Education).

Our MSED , ED.S., and Ph.D. programs in Educational Leadership prepare visionary leaders committed to student and community success. Rooted in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and policy-informed framework, our programs emphasize reflective scholarship, leadership development, and practical Field-based experiences. The licensure component specifically prepares students for PK-12 administrative and supervisory roles across Virginia and beyond.

Our Master of Science in Education and Educational Specialist degrees prepares students for leadership roles in schools and school districts. The program leads to full Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, Pre-K-12. Coursework provides conceptual and theoretical knowledge, as well as practical field experience.

The Educational Leadership Program uses a cohort model where students attend small, personalized, live, online classes with the same educational leadership students throughout the program. The unique online learning environment enables our students and faculty to engage in a class setting that simulates a face-to-face classroom. Our program caters to full-time working professionals.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

  • Higheredjobs.com

  • DiverseJobs.com

  • InsightIntoDiversity.com

  • Jobs.Virginia.gov

  • Old Dominion University website

  • Virginia Pilot (website or print)

  • Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

  • Academic Keys

  • Other

  • If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Recommendation/Reference Letter 3

  • Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

  • Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Remote work,

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