Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Administration

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Educational Administration at Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership. The candidate will teach graduate-level courses, sustain an active research program, and guide graduate students in PM/EdD programs.

The role emphasizes leadership preparation, research dissemination, and contributing to PK-12 leadership practice, with opportunities for external funding

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• At least two years of full-time faculty experience at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• At least three years of PK-12 educational leadership experience.
• Principal or mid-management, or superintendent certification.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in educational leadership, administration, policy, organizational change, or related area.
• Ability to connect scholarship with PK-12 leadership practice to both academic and applied audiences.
• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate students, including online or hybrid environments.
• Commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate-level courses in the Educational Administration MS and EdD programs, including core and applied-research topics.
• Sustain and lead an active research agenda with external funding opportunities.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, practitioner outlets, and scholarly conferences.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing on dissertations.
• Support student recruitment and retention in the MS and EdD programs.

Skills

Educational leadership

Education

Doctorate in Educational Administration

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Administration

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Educational Leadership

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-Month, Tenure-Track position of Educational Administration at the rank of Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership. The position may begin as early as Fall 2027 semester.

The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to advancing educational leadership across all educational settings. We offer five graduate programs of study, including the M.S. in Educational Administration and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in the Principalship and Superintendency. Both emphasize the preparation of educational leaders who can draw upon research, theory, and evidence to address complex problems of practice and lead meaningful change in schools, districts, and communities. Our programs are designed to connect scholarship with practice, preparing leaders to engage thoughtfully with organizational change, policy, and the various needs of the students and communities they serve.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• (1) teaching graduate-level courses in the Educational Administration M.S. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs, including core and applied-research topics;
• (2) sustaining and leading an active research agenda commensurate with a Carnegie Research 2 institution, with an emphasis on producing impactful scholarship and pursuing external funding opportunities;
• (3) disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications, practitioner outlets, and scholarly conferences;
• (4) advising and mentoring graduate students, including chairing and serving on dissertation committees; and
• (5) supporting student recruitment and retention in both the M.S. and Ed.D. programs.

We seek a scholar with PK-12 educational leadership experience who will help advance the University's mission and prepare current and future educational leaders. More specifically, we seek a colleague prepared to teach graduate courses in the M.S. in Educational Administration and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs, particularly in areas such as school and district leadership, organizational leadership and change, educational policy, principal preparation, and related areas of PK-12 leadership practice. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda related to educational leadership, organizations, policy, leadership practice, or other issues affecting PK-12 schools and communities; contribute to the preparation and mentoring of graduate students as educational leaders and scholar-practitioners; and support the continued growth, recruitment, and retention of students in the department's graduate programs.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Doctoral Research Institution that has proudly maintained a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications - Advanced Assistant Professor

• Earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least two (2) years of full-time faculty experience at the rank of Assistant Professor in educational leadership, educational administration, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of successful professional experience in PK-12 educational leadership, including experience as a principal, superintendent, or in a comparable district leadership role.
• Principal or mid-management, or superintendent certification.
• Evidence of an established record of scholarly productivity in educational leadership, administration, policy, organizational change, or a related area.
• Evidence of the ability to connect scholarship and research with consequential problems of PK-12 leadership practice to both academic and applied audiences
• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate students from varying backgrounds, including in online or hybrid learning environments, with a demonstrated commitment to supporting student success

Required Qualifications - Associate Professor

Earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an