Executive in Residence: Counseling and Higher Education

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive in Residence in Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas in Denton will contribute to the Higher Education Program as Assistant Director of the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education and engage with schools across Texas.

This full-time faculty role prioritizes teaching graduate courses, advising, program development, and building partnerships with community colleges to translate research into practical leadership development.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Higher Education required.
• Experience teaching online or in blended formats.
• Experience advising graduate students and dissertation committees.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in M.Ed., Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs.
• Lead instructor for community college leadership courses.
• Advise Ed.D. students through doctoral coursework.
• Supervise Ed.D. proposals and dissertations.
• Develop and schedule doctoral-level coursework.
• Build relationships with community colleges regionally and statewide.
• Coordinate events and interface with the Buchholz Professor of Community College Leadership.
• Fulfill other academic duties in line with program missions.

Skills

Online teaching

Academic advising

Dissertation supervision

Community college leadership

Education

Doctorate in Higher Education

Job description

Title: Executive in Residence: Counseling and Higher Education

Employee Classification: Executive in Residence

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Counseling & Higher Education-132300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Higher Education Program is housed in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education within the UNT College of Education. The program’s mission is to improve education and promote human development by providing learners with academic experiences and a wide range of scholarly perspectives that challenge their creativity and intellect, integrating knowledge, professional competence, experience, and imagination to develop researchers and practitioners who serve as effective leaders in institutions of higher education.

The Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education works in conjunction with the Higher Education Program to create a pathway for community college leadership. The Center was named in honor of Dr. Bill J. Priest, the founding Chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District and the inspiration for the Bill J. Priest Center at UNT. Dr. Priest served as Chancellor from 1965 to 1981. He is credited with building the community college system in Dallas.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Executive in Residence (EiR) will contribute to the broader mission of the Higher Education Program. As the Assistant Director of the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, they will also have an impact on community college education through strategic engagement with schools across the state of Texas and various national organizations. This position will serve as a strong advocate for student development and community college leadership through various initiatives and partnerships. The individual who fills this role will be a full-time member of the faculty of the Higher Education Program. This position is not eligible for tenure.

Position duties include:

• Teaching courses in all three graduate programs in higher education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.).
• Lead instructor for community college leadership courses such as the History and Philosophy of the Community College.
• Teaching courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities
• Advising Ed.D. students through doctoral coursework
• Supervising Ed.D. proposals and dissertations
• Developing a scheduled course for doctoral students who are actively writing dissertations and regularly teaching this course
• Serving as a point of contact between university faculty and community college professionals. Includes periodic travel to community colleges throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region and the state of Texas.
• Building relationships with community colleges in the region to strengthen partnerships that connect research, professional practice, and leadership development. Identify and translate relevant research into actionable steps that can inform institutional planning, policy development, and decision-making. Share recommendations through Center events and communications.
• Developing pathways for community college professionals to pursue advanced education and prepare for future leadership roles.
• Supporting the Buchholz Professor of Community College Leadership with event coordination, including the Texas Higher Education Law Conference, invited speakers, and workshops focused on the community college sector.
• Other academic duties to fulfill the missions of the Program, Department, and College

Minimum Qualifications

A doctorate in Higher Education with knowledge of the community college sector.

Additional consideration may be given for equivalent applied experience in accordance with faculty credentialing guidelines. Meets the performance expectations related to the workload outlined in UNT Policy 06.005.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in community college leadership, preferably at or beyond the Director, Dean, or Division lead level.
• Record of practical scholarship with a focus on community colleges
• Experience in academic advising, especially at the graduate level on dissertation committees.
• Experience teaching online and familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Experience planning, executing, and assessing large and small-scale programs and events

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.