Professor of Educational Leadership

Job Title

Open Rank-Professor - Educational Leadership

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Leadership

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

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Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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SUMMARY:

The Department of Educational Leadership is seeking to fill one tenure-track, open-rank faculty position with a nine-month academic appointment beginning in Spring 2027. Faculty are expected to maintain an active record of scholarly and professional engagement, collaborate effectively with others, and contribute meaningful service to the discipline, the university, and the broader community.

As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach master’s and doctoral level courses in educational leadership;
• Design, conduct, and publish research to include publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Advise students;
• Prepare syllabi;
• Update course materials;
• Develop curriculum;
• Deliver instruction both online and face-to-face at any of the university’s sites; instructional duties may include teaching during the day, the evening, or Saturday;
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and the community;
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning via research, best practices, and technological applications in the classroom that include online instruction; and
• Chair dissertations to completion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: doctorate in educational leadership or educational administration from a regionally- accredited U.S. university
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: 3 years of K-12 teaching experience. 3 years of experience as a public-school administrator. Experience teaching online in higher education. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals; strong written and oral communication skills; commitment to high quality instruction; dedication to high standards and student success; record of or potential for scholarship; strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Ability to: multitask and work collegially as part of a team
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: principal certification
• Physical Requirements: not applicable

PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILL/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience teaching in a graduate program
• Experience chairing dissertations to completion
• Superintendent Certification and Experience
• Record of publication

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.