Associate Professor in Educational Leadership (Research Methodology)

Texas A&M University-San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commensurate salary

Employee benefits package

Job summary

A Texas-based higher education institution seeks an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership (Research Methodology) to join their academic team. This full-time tenure-track position involves teaching graduate level courses, mentoring doctoral students, and contributing to academic committees. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and a strong track record in statistical analysis and research publications. Located in San Antonio, this role emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Track record of teaching measurement/evaluation courses at the doctoral level.
• Record of publications utilizing quantitative methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses each semester at graduate and post-graduate levels.
• Assist students in statistical analysis and methodologies.
• Serve on dissertation committees.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Educational psychology

Research methodology

Education

Doctoral degree in Measurement/Evaluation/Research Methods

Successful record of teaching at doctoral level

Job description

Job Title: Associate Professor in Educational Leadership (Research Methodology)

Agency: Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department: Department Of Educator & Leadership Preparation

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Texas A&M University – San Antonio (TAMU-SA) seeks a dynamic leader for the position of Associate Professor in Educational Leadership (Research Methodology). This is a full-time tenure-track position. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation. Texas A&M University – San Antonio is a Hispanic-serving, upper-division, and graduate institution. The University has enjoyed tremendous growth in enrollment since it became a stand-alone University in 2009. Enrollment is estimated to have been nearly 8,000 students in 2025. The University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the required discipline each semester at both the graduate and post-graduate levels.
• Assist doctoral students in designing and refining statistical analysis and methodologies used in social science research and for dissertations.
• Serve on dissertation committees.
• Develop and manage the class syllabi and ensure that the syllabi meet department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Successful candidates will have an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the field of Measurement/Evaluation/Research Methods/Educational Psychology/School Psychology/Organizational Behavior or a closely related field.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated record of teaching measurement/evaluation courses at the doctoral level with an emphasis on statistical analysis.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated record of publications utilizing quantitative methodologies.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated record of serving on dissertation committees for doctoral candidates utilizing quantitative methodologies.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Demonstrated record of successfully mentoring doctoral candidates through degree completion.
• Demonstrated record of publications utilizing the following methodologies: Structural Equation Modeling; Hierarchical Linear Modeling; and/or Linear Regression Modeling.
• Administrative experience in K-12 education.
• Superintendent Certification and experience.

Applicant Instructions

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Transcripts (unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits

Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.