Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Educational Leadership

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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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 an Assistant Professor for a 9-month Tenure-Track position in Educational Leadership. Faculty at Texas A & M University-Commerce are required to conduct scholarly activities, work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach masters and/or doctoral level courses in Educational Leadership;
• Design, implement, and publish research;
• Advise students;
• Supervision of Others: Student Worker and/or Graduate Assistants;
• Prepare syllabi; 
• Update/develop course materials; 
• Develop curriculum; 
• Deliver instruction both online and on any of the university campuses. Instructional duties may include teaching during the day, in the evening, or on Saturday.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Provide service to the department, college, university and public schools, and community; and
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.
• Chair dissertations to completion.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to promotion of diversity and thus the candidate should facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The candidate should have an understanding and knowledge of social justice and equity issues, and their potential applications to pedagogy and programming.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Earned Doctorate in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.
• Commitment to high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success.
• Scholarly publication record or scholarly potential.
• Evidence of experience as a public school assistant/associate/deputy superintendent or equivalent district level administrator
• Experience teaching at the graduate school level, either face to face or online
• Experience in online or face to face professional presentations at the local, state, or national level
• Evidence of good written and oral communication
• Experience teaching or working with research projects in higher education or at the district level
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: valid Texas Superintendent Certification
• Teaching Experience:
• 3 Years of PK-12 teaching experience in a public school
• 3 years of experience as an assistant/associate/deputy superintendent or equivalent district level administrator and/or superintendent

PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

•  Evidence of experience in chairing dissertations to completion or scholarly writing projects
•  Evidence of experience as a public school district superintendent
•  Evidence of current or recent affiliation with professional organizations supporting educational administration/leadership
• 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.

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