Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel’s Department of Leadership Studies invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. Join us as we open the new Krause School of Leadership & Ethics in Fall 2026. 

The mission of the Department of Leadership Studies is to enhance the ability of students from any academic background and level of professional experience to perform effectively as principled leaders in all walks of life.  

The Citadel offers general education leadership courses and an interdisciplinary undergraduate minor in leadership studies.  The Leadership Studies Department offers a Master of Science in Leadership as well as certificates in leadership and military leadership at the graduate level. Teaching faculty serve on department and college committees.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants will have a completed a terminal degree at a regionally accredited university in an area related to leadership studies (e.g., nonprofit leadership, organization development, leadership development, ethical leadership, educational leadership, political leadership, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding and experience with different instructional pedagogies.
• Expertise teaching graduate students in an online environment.
• Post-doctoral experience with a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Practical leadership experience in professional or community-based leadership roles.

 Additional Comments: 

Interested candidates should utilize the official online application website at http://www.citadel.edu/careers/.  In addition to completing the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a philosophy of teaching statement.

All inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at The Citadel.  Initial screening of applicants will begin on November 21, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.  The College offers competitive salaries and state government benefits. 

The Citadel is a landmark institution located on the banks of the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina.  As an outstanding Senior Military College, The Citadel is committed to educating and developing principled leaders who serve in the military, private, public, and independent sectors. 

The Citadel is ranked #1 Public College in the South offering up to a master’s degree by U.S. News & World Report. 

To learn more about The Citadel and the Department of Leadership Studies, visit our website at http://www.citadel.edu/root/leadershipstudies.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Mentor/Mentee Program
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.

Qualified applicants will have completed a terminal degree at a regionally accredited university in an area related to leadership studies (e.g., nonprofit leadership, organization development, leadership development, ethical leadership, educational leadership, political leadership, etc.)

About The Citadel

The Citadel, with its iconic campus located in Charleston, South Carolina, offers a classic military college education for young men and women focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. The approximately 2,300 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets are not required to serve in the military, but about one-third of each class earn commissions to become officers in every branch of U.S. military service. Citadel alumni have served the nation, their states and their communities as principled leaders since 1842. The Citadel Graduate College offers dozens of graduate degree, graduate certificate and evening undergraduate programs in the evening or online. The Citadel is ranked as the Best Regional University in the South and has also been consecutively named Best Public University in the South by U.S. News & World Report for 14 years and Best Public College for Veterans in the South for seven years. Students can choose from 31 majors, 57 minors, pre-health professions and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 95% of faculty having PhDs (or the highest degree offered in their discipline) guarantees students a quality... education. In addition to the approximately 2,300 cadets in the Corps, another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, a civilian evening and online program that offers graduate and professional degrees as well as undergraduate programs. The Citadel is proud to be a military college that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, offering an exceptional educational experience for cadets, veterans, and civilians.

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