Open Rank-Professor - Educational Leadership

tamus; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, invites applications for an open-rank, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Educational Leadership beginning Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach master's and doctoral level courses, supervise dissertations, design and publish research, advise students, and contribute to curriculum and program development.

The university emphasizes scholarly engagement, collaboration, and service to the discipline and

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration from a regionally accredited U.S. university.
• Three years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Three years of experience as a public-school administrator.
• Experience teaching online in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to high-quality instruction and student success.
• Principal certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach master's and doctoral level courses in educational leadership.
• Design, conduct, and publish research for peer-reviewed journals.
• Advise students and prepare syllabi.
• Develop curriculum and update course materials.
• Deliver instruction online and face-to-face at multiple sites.
• Chair dissertations to completion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Online teaching experience

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Research and publication

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Principal certification

Job description

Job Title

Open Rank-Professor - Educational Leadership

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Leadership

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Department of Educational Leadership is seeking to fill one tenure-track, open-rank faculty position with a nine-month academic appointment beginning in Spring 2027. Faculty are expected to maintain an active record of scholarly and professional engagement, collaborate effectively with others, and contribute meaningful service to the discipline, the university, and the broader community.

As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach master's and doctoral level courses in educational leadership;
• Design, conduct, and publish research to include publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Advise students;
• Prepare syllabi;
• Update course materials;
• Develop curriculum;
• Deliver instruction both online and face-to-face at any of the university's sites; instructional duties may include teaching during the day, the evening, or Saturday;
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and the community;
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning via research, best practices, and technological applications in the classroom that include online instruction; and
• Chair dissertations to completion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: doctorate in educational leadership or educational administration from a regionally- accredited U.S. university
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: 3 years of K-12 teaching experience. 3 years of experience as a public-school administrator. Experience teaching online in higher education. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals; strong written and oral communication skills; commitment to high quality instruction; dedication to high standards and student success; record of or potential for scholarship; strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Ability to: multitask and work collegially as part of a team
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: principal certification
• Physical Requirements: not applicable