Assistant or Associate Professor - HELT

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Higher Education. The position supports teaching online and developing ongoing scholarly programs with collaboration across content areas.

Qualified candidates hold a doctorate in Higher Education or related field, show a record of research productivity, and can advise graduate students. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, service, and collegial collaboration with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Higher Education or related field from a US-accredited institution.
• Proven research productivity and potential to direct dissertations.
• Graduate-level teaching experience and strong written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Teach online.
• Develop and publish scholarly research with faculty collaboration.
• Provide service and leadership to professional organizations and the university.

Skills

Online teaching

Scholarly research

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Doctorate in Higher Education or related field

Job description

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor - HELT Agency East Texas A&M University Department Higher Ed & Learning Tech

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

SUMMARY

Tenured or tenure-track position in Higher Education. This position will be for a Spring or Fall 2027 start date.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach online.
• Implement a significant, ongoing program of focused scholarly research and publications, including collaborative efforts with appropriate content area faculty.
• Provide service and leadership to national and regional professional organizations, the university, college, and department.
• Chair and serve on master’s and doctoral student committees.
• Advise master’s and doctoral students.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Maintain a professional environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and effective engagement with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to the effective delivery of teaching, programming, and service activities.
• Other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

For consideration as an assistant professor, the candidate must (minimum qualifications): hold an earned doctorate in the field or study of Higher Education or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution in the United States; have a beginning record of scholarly research productivity; have demonstrated teaching ability and experience at the graduate level; have the potential to direct doctoral dissertations; have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and intellectual contributions to the discipline (research); be proficient in the English language both orally and in writing; and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

For consideration as an associate professor, the candidate must (minimum qualifications): hold an earned doctorate in the field or study of Higher Education or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution in the United States; have a substantial record of scholarly research productivity; have demonstrated teaching ability and experience at the graduate level; have experience directing doctoral dissertations; have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and intellectual contributions to the discipline (research); have demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues; be proficient in the English language both orally and in writing; have demonstrated expertise in online delivery of instruction; have demonstrated experience in curriculum and program development; have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; have demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively with all members of the university community and a commitment to meet the professional needs of the region’s varied populations; and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

N/A

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where we transform lives! At our university, we are committed to fostering an environment that ensures students are prepared for success in an ever-evolving world. Our faculty and staff work collaboratively to elevate research, drive innovation, and address global challenges, all while creating a welcoming community where academic excellence can thrive. We strive to align initiatives with the university's unique rural-urban identity, embracing both the opportunities of city life and the richness of rural traditions. Additionally, we are dedicated to modernizing university operations and business practices to enhance efficiency, support sustainable growth, and improve the student experience.

East Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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