Assistant/Associate Professor – Education Leadership

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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