Executive in Residence: Counseling and Higher Education

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive in Residence (EiR) will contribute to the broader mission of the Higher Education Program. As the Assistant Director of the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education, they will also have an impact on community college education through strategic engagement with schools across the state of Texas and various national organizations. This position will serve as a strong advocate for student development and community college leadership through various initiatives and partnerships. The individual who fills this role will be a full-time member of the faculty of the Higher Education Program. This position is not eligible for tenure.

Requirements

• A doctorate in Higher Education with knowledge of the community college sector.
• Additional consideration may be given for equivalent applied experience in accordance with faculty credentialing guidelines.
• 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

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

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

What This Job Offers

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