Executive in Residence: Counseling and Higher Education

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of North Texas System is a growing entity in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, comprising the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. The system employs over 14,000 individuals and educates more than 49,000 students. The UNT System emphasizes a people-first, values-based culture focused on excellence, curiosity, innovation, respect, belonging, access, courageous integrity, and passion. The Higher Education Program, housed within the UNT College of Education's Department of Counseling and Higher Education, aims to enhance education and human development through academic experiences and scholarly perspectives. It focuses on developing researchers and practitioners who are leaders in higher education. The Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, associated with the Higher Education Program, facilitates community college leadership development. The position of Executive in Residence (EiR) will contribute to the Higher Education Program's mission and, as Assistant Director of the Bill J. Priest Center, will influence community college education through strategic engagement with institutions and organizations. This role will advocate for student development and community college leadership, serving as a full-time faculty member in the Higher Education Program, though the position is not eligible for tenure.

Requirements

• A doctorate in Higher Education with knowledge of the community college sector.
• Meets the performance expectations related to the workload outlined in UNT Policy 06.005.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Equivalent applied experience in accordance with faculty credentialing guidelines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate compensation based on qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• ORP Eligible retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree