Department of Educational Leadership Tenure Track Faculty Position - Assistant Professor

Lamar University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Beaumont, TEXAS
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

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Position Information


Posting Number 202297
Classification Title
Position Title Department of Educational Leadership Tenure Track Faculty Position - Assistant Professor
FTE 1.0
FLSA
Salary Commensurate
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in the department of Educational Leadership.
The successful candidate will maintain an active research and publication agenda; provide guidance and leadership in the graduate programs in Educational Leadership.; work collaboratively with program coordinators and department chair; teach graduate courses; interact with practicum students to provide feedback or answer individual questions; advise, mentor, and provide research supervision to graduate students; fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university and profession; work in collaboration with other colleagues in the Educational Leadership Department and the College of Education and Human Development.
Key Competencies:
  • Experience in online education and course development.
  • Experience teaching graduate level courses.
  • Experience in P-12 school administration. Preference given to those with Principal certification.
  • A commitment to engage in ongoing scholarship with clear connections to educational leadership or administration that lead to publications and/or external funding.
  • A commitment to establishing and maintaining partnerships with school districts, community colleges, community agencies, universities, and industry partners.


Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • State of Texas Retirement plans
  • Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
  • Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
  • An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or closely related field by August 2024.
  • Evidence of expertise and/or experience in P-12 school administration (campus or district level).
  • A record of excellence, or demonstrate the potential for excellence, in teaching graduate courses in at least two of the following areas: educational leadership; research methods; school law; educational technology; instructional leadership; curriculum management; district governance; school finance; human resources; special populations; or administrative internships/practicums.
  • Evidence of strong writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to serve on or chair dissertation committees.
  • Required to be involved and engaged on the Lamar campus.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Certification Required
Key Competencies
Physical Requirements
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EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

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Posting Detail Information


Open Date 03/04/2024
Close Date 03/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/13943

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