Associate/Full Professor in Educational Leadership (Dissertation and Research)

Job Title Associate/Full Professor in Educational Leadership (Dissertation and Research) 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 Job Description The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) invites applications for a tenure track/tenured appointment at the rank of Ass ociate/Full Professor of Education Leadership beginning in Spring 2027 . The Associate/Full Professor of Educational Leadership position includes teaching both graduate and doctoral courses in educational leadership. The successful candidate will be trained in educational leadership. Additionally, a successful candidate will have significant experience chairing dissertations. The candidate must have a demonstrated record of successfully mentoring doctoral candidates through degree completion. Additional responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of between two to three 3 credit hour courses in education leadership during fall and spring semesters. Teaching assignments may include day, night, or weekend classes. Flexible to suit the course schedule. The candidate must be willing to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and be familiar with the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation, multicultural student body. Responsibilities are general in nature and may reflect more than one functional area. Responsibilities: This clinical position requires teaching and service. Collaborate with school administrators. Collaborate with the Department of Educator & Leadership Preparation. Other service and committee work at the program, department, college, university, community, and profession levels. Ensure alignment of program operations to the work of the department and college. Assess, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for collaboration with partners. Support broader department initiatives during the academic year. Coordinate program initiatives, ensuring unity of focus and purpose. Required Education & Experience: Successful candidates will have an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the field of Educational Leadership or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will have vast experience chairing dissertations. The successful candidate will have demonstrated record of successfully mentoring doctoral candidates through degree completion. A successful academic record that meets the University and A&M system qualifications for tenure. Preferred Education & Experience: Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative dissertations. Experience working with Local Education Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education. Administrative experience at the University level. Superintendent Certification and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students. Ability to interact with students from multicultural backgrounds. Ability to develop capacity in teachers and education leaders to work successfully with students of varied experiences and backgrounds. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, educators, parents, civic associations and the general public as necessitated by the work. Knowledge of the design and development of curriculum to support teaching and service. Skill in utilizing computer software. Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records. Develop visual aids and other instructional materials to meet specific training need. Review of applications will begin one week after posting and will continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be required to facilitate the submission of three original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair to the address provided. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer's actual signature. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Dean, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, College of Education & Human Development, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. For questions, please contact the following: Associate /Full Professor-Educational Leadership c/o Dr. Esther Garza (e-mail ) Texas A&M University-San Antonio College of Education and Human Development One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 Applicant Instructions: Please make sure to provide the following documents: Cover Letter Resume / CV Professional References For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: ​ Summary of Employee Benefits: 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. Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted , no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 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