Open Rank-Professor - Educational Leadership

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Educational Leadership is seeking to fill one tenure-track, open-rank faculty position with a nine-month academic appointment beginning in Spring 2027. Faculty are expected to maintain an active record of scholarly and professional engagement, collaborate effectively with others, and contribute meaningful service to the discipline, the university, and the broader community. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

Doctorate in educational leadership or educational administration from a regionally-accredited U.S. university
3 years of K-12 teaching experience
3 years of experience as a public-school administrator
Experience teaching online in higher education
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals
Strong written and oral communication skills
Commitment to high quality instruction
Dedication to high standards and student success
Record of or potential for scholarship
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Ability to multitask and work collegially as part of a team
Principal certification

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a graduate program
Experience chairing dissertations to completion
Superintendent Certification and Experience
Record of publication

Responsibilities

Teach master’s and doctoral level courses in educational leadership
Design, conduct, and publish research to include publications in peer-reviewed journals
Advise students
Prepare syllabi
Update course materials
Develop curriculum
Deliver instruction both online and face-to-face at any of the university’s sites; instructional duties may include teaching during the day, the evening, or Saturday
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs
Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and the community
Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning via research, best practices, and technological applications in the classroom that include online instruction
Chair dissertations to completion