Assistant/Associate Professor – Education Leadership

Texarkana, TX

Full time

R-097843

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor – Education Leadership

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

CASE- Education (EdD, Curriculum, and Instruction)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University–Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership. The successful candidate will serve as core faculty in the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership.

This position supports doctoral teaching, mentorship, and applied research within a Doctorate of Practice model. The EdD emphasizes systematic inquiry, evidence-based leadership, and organizational improvement across various educational contexts. The program is delivered fully online and includes required synchronous engagement on designated evenings.

The standard teaching load is 3/3. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed scholarship consistent with tenure and promotion guidelines and aligned with the university’s research priorities. The position includes doctoral mentorship, service to the division and university, and participation in continuous program development.

Although remote work is authorized for this position, applicants must be able to periodically attend meetings and other initiatives on campus with prior notice.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach doctoral-level courses in Educational Leadership within a fully online EdD program, including required synchronous engagement on designated evenings

• Design and deliver instruction that integrates applied research, organizational improvement, and evidence-based leadership practices

• Serve on doctoral dissertation committees upon appointment; chair Dissertation of Practice projects following appropriate onboarding

• Mentor doctoral students through the development, implementation, and dissemination of applied research addressing problems of practice

• Maintain an active and productive research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications consistent with tenure and promotion expectations

• Present scholarly work at regional, national, or international professional conferences

• Pursue external funding and grant development opportunities, as appropriate

• Contribute to program assessment, curriculum refinement, and continuous improvement efforts within the EdD program

• Support doctoral student recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives

• Engage in service to the division, university, and profession, including participation in accreditation and institutional effectiveness activities

• Comply with university policies and institutional standards for graduate education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor Rank

• Earned PhD or EdD in Educational Leadership or a closely related field from an accredited institution

• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications appropriate to rank

• Potential for active research agenda in educational leadership or related areas

• Demonstrated strong evidence of teaching potential

• Professional experience in educational leadership, administration, or organizational leadership within educational contexts

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

• Ability to attend meetings and participate in other initiatives on campus with prior notice

Associate Professor Rank

• Meet all the minimum requirements listed as Assistant Professor Rank

• A minimum of 5 years of service at the rank of Assistant Professor

• Evidence of an active research agenda in educational leadership or related areas

• Demonstrated effectiveness in graduate-level teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving on or chairing doctoral dissertation committees

• Record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals and evidence of ongoing scholarly productivity

• Experience teaching graduate-level research methods courses and mentoring doctoral students through the design and implementation of applied research or Dissertation of Practice projects

• Evidence of or potential for securing external funding and engaging in grant development

• Experience teaching in fully online graduate programs

• Experience contributing to program development, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness initiatives

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected] .

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive, regional four-year university nestled on a beautiful 375-acre, lake-front campus located in the piney woods of east Texas near the borders of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. A&M-Texarkana is an ascendant university that offers students an exceptional educational experience both inside and outside the classroom. A&M-Texarkana offers dozens of academic programs in high demand fields and consistently works with business and industry partners to implement new programs and degrees that meet the needs of the modern job market and prepare graduates for workplace success in their chosen field. The university provides a high-quality education to learners of all ages by providing access to world-class professors via flexible learning experiences offered online, hybrid, or face-to-face. With more than 40 student organizations, Greek life, intramural sports, leadership programs, 17 intercollegiate sports, and volunteer organizations, all students are encouraged to Think BIG, Dream BIG, and Do BIG.

The Texas A&M University System was officially established in 1948 and has evolved into one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of 12 universities. Additionally, the A&M System provides service and education to the people of Texas and beyond through eight state agencies, Texas A&M-Fort Worth, Texas A&M-RELLIS, and the A&M System administration office.Texas A&M-Texarkana employment opportunities are updated daily and posted on this searchable website.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 223-3113.