Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair - Teacher and Bilingual Education

Texas A&M - Kingsville•Kingsville, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This search is for an Associate or Full Professor/Department Chair 12-month appointment position in the Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education within the College of Education and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The position will be a combination of service as department chair (50%) and teaching (50%) in a field within the department. The ideal candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral level coursework in the TBED’s programs, engage in grant seeking, research and publication, serve on university committees, participate in professional service activities, provide visionary leadership for faculty and staff, recruit for the department’s programs, and foster collegial relationships with others.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in a discipline related to Teacher and Bilingual Education or a closely related field.
Tenured Associate Professor or Professor.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional development, and service.
Record of academic leadership, planning, administration, personnel supervision and budget oversight.
Successful experience with accreditation and program reviews.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders.
Commitment to educator preparation and serving our student populations.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years managing budgets and supervising personnel.
Experience with fundraising and advancement initiatives.
Experience with Educator Preparation Programs.
Graduate teaching experience.
Minimum five years of PreK–12 teaching experience.
Experience with curriculum revision, culturally responsive pedagogy, technology-enhanced learning, and grant writing.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral courses assigned within the department.
Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
Develop course materials and maintain high standards of instructional quality.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Maintain an active program of scholarship through research and peer-reviewed publications
Seek and secure internal and external grant funding.
Engage in scholarly collaborations that support departmental and college priorities.
Support a culture of faculty research and scholarly productivity
Provide leadership for departmental planning, personnel, budgeting, scheduling, and operations.
Lead accreditation, assessment, and program review activities.
Liaise with the Educator Preparation Program, university units, and community stakeholders.
Support student recruitment, retention, and program growth.
Conduct faculty evaluations and provide recommendations regarding tenure, promotion, and personnel actions.
Mentor faculty and foster a collegial, collaborative environment.
Promote transparent communication, shared governance, and a collegial culture.
Serve on university committees and represent the department with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year