Executive in Residence: Counseling and Education

Executive in Residence:
Counseling and Higher Education

Executive in Residence

University of North Texas

UNT-Provost

UNT-College of Education

UNT-Counseling & Higher Education-132300

Denton

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

1.00

ORP Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all.

We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

The Higher Education Program is housed in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education within the UNT College of Education. The program’s mission is to improve education and promote human development by providing learners with academic experiences and a wide range of scholarly perspectives that challenge their creativity and intellect, integrating knowledge, professional competence, experience, and imagination to develop researchers and practitioners who serve as effective leaders in institutions of higher education.

The Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education works in conjunction with the Higher Education Program to create a pathway for community college leadership. The Center was named in honor of Dr. Bill J. Priest, the founding Chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District and the inspiration for the Bill J. Priest Center . Priest served as Chancellor from 1965 to 1981.

He is credited with building the community college system in Dallas. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

The Executive in Residence (EiR) will contribute to the broader mission of the Higher Education Program. As the Assistant Director of the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, they will also have an impact on community college education through strategic engagement with schools across the state of Texas and various national organizations. This position will serve as a strong advocate for student development and community college leadership through various initiatives and partnerships.

The individual who fills this role will be a full-time member of the faculty of the…