Associate or Full Professor & Director of Center Leadership & Strategic Studies

Position: Associate or Full Professor & Director of Center for Leadership & Strategic Studies
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of
** Associate or Full Professor & Director of Center for Leadership & Strategic Studies
** in the
** College of Leadership and Military Studies**. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond.
** Tarleton State University
** continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in
** Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco**, along with a robust
** online
* * community that extends our reach even further.
* Implement the Center for Leadership and Strategic Studies strategic plan.
* Assist with building an M.S. in Leadership and Strategic Studies.
* Coordinate with aligned departments, colleges, and divisions to promote programming and research related to the broad field of security studies.
* Promote the Center’s mission locally, regionally, and nationally.
* Ensure accountability for program outcomes, performance metrics, and stakeholder reporting.
* Oversee grant writing, program budgets, and fund development initiatives.
* Build and sustain strong relationships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector partners.
* Facilitate applied research on security studies.
* Promote knowledge exchange and capacity-building through publications, presentations, and events.
* Manage Center staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
* Maintain a collaborative and welcoming work environment.
* Teach a 2/2 course load in the broad field of security studies.
* Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
* Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
* Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
* Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
* Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
* Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
* Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
* Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
* Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
* Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
* Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
* Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
* Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.
* Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university in a field related to security studies (e.g., political science, law, military strategy, criminal justice, military science, defense and strategic studies, military history).
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
* More than 10 years of related senior leadership experience including direct supervision.
* Prior experience teaching or working in or with the…