Assistant​/Associate Professor – Education Leadership

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor – Education Leadership Agency Texas  A&M University - TexarkanaDepartmentCASE
- 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 RankA minimum of 5 years of service at the rank of Assistant Professor Evidence of an active research…