Department Chair/Full Professor, Curriculum & Instruction

Texas A&M•Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Science (CILS) invites applications for the department chair position to begin as early as Summer 2026 . As the academic and administrative leader of the department, the chair manages faculty, staff, and student affairs; plays a key role in budget and resource management; oversees strategic planning; and represents the department to local school districts and external stakeholders. Additionally, the chair is responsible for fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service while promoting the strategic goals of the department, college, and institution. The CILS department is one of the four academic units in the College of Education and Human Development, and the chair reports to the dean of the college. This position is a 9-Month, Full-Time appointment at the rank of Full Professor with Tenure on Arrival pending approval from the Texas A&M System Board of Regents. The chair is also expected to carry a 50% administrative assignment in the summer. In addition to performing the administrative duties described above, the chair is also expected to fulfill teaching and research duties sufficient to hold the rank of a tenured Full Professor. The department offers the following top-rated academic programs: bachelor of science in early childhood education (EC-3), elementary education (with specializations in bilingual, elementary generalist, and mathematics 4-8), and special education; post baccalaureate alternative certification; master’s in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, instructional design and educational technology, reading, secondary education, and special education; and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction (with specializations in literacy studies, curriculum studies, instructional design and educational technology, kinesiology, and special education). Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. For more information about the Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Science department, please visit: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/cils/index.php .

Requirements

An earned Doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field.
Ten (10) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of associate professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases.
A strong record of active research and teaching excellence.
Three (3) years of public-school (EC-12) teaching experience with certification.
Effective leadership and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success within all programs of the Department.
Familiarity with educator certification standards.
Experience building and nurturing school-university partnerships.
Expertise in one of the degree programs or certification tracks offered in the department.
Experience teaching, supervising, and advising students.
Experience attracting, supporting, and retaining students from varying backgrounds, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Expertise and teaching experience in math or science.
Five (5) years of public-school (EC-12) teaching experience with certification
Demonstrated multifaceted and social justice worldview as evidenced by a professional interest in, and experience working with/advocating for underserved populations.
Membership and active involvement in professional organizations.
Experience with department accreditation and/or program review process.
Grant writing experience.
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on doctoral dissertation committees (as chair or member).
Experience with instructional technology and online course development.

Responsibilities

Manage faculty, staff, and student affairs
Play a key role in budget and resource management
Oversee strategic planning
Represent the department to local school districts and external stakeholders
Foster excellence in teaching, research, and service
Promote the strategic goals of the department, college, and institution
Fulfill teaching and research duties sufficient to hold the rank of a tenured Full Professor

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