Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Human Resource Development (HRD), McAllen, Texas

The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, in the College of Education and Human Development, seeks to hire one Clinical Assistant Professor, Academic Professional Track, Non-Tenure position in the Undergraduate Educational Human Resource Development program with a 9-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2026 within Educational Human Resource Development. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with extensive expertise within the academic community through their teaching, research, and service and who have a vision for the field. The position is located in McAllen, TX, as part of the undergraduate program’s effort to continue to grow the Undergraduate Human Resource Development program at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center in McAllen, TX.

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Teach undergraduate-level courses (four per semester) in the Undergraduate Human Resource Development program. Details on courses are available on the program’s website: https://eahr.tamu.edu/academics/
• Develop undergraduate courses in their area of Human Resource Development (HRD).
• Advise undergraduate students in the undergraduate program.
• Serve on undergraduate committees and service to the department, university, and the profession.
• Maintain a record of excellence in teaching pertinent to HRD.
• Contribute to the development of the HRD profession through participation in national and/or international associations, publications, and/or other related activities.
• Continue personal growth and leadership influence within the profession, keep current with the field, and broaden knowledge and expertise.
• Support academic pursuits in the subject matter area through guest lectures, undergraduate student mentorship, and student research activities.
• Conduct practical applications of research that align with the undergraduate HRD programming efforts.
• Publish creative and scholarly work in referred journals appropriate to the faculty member’s subject matter area and present research findings at relevant industry meetings, professional meetings, or conferences based on your teaching appointment.
• Seek grants, contracts, and other revenue sources to advance and sustain programmatic efforts in the subject area.
• Engage with external groups, including state and federal government agencies, stakeholder organizations, industry, and other entities to better understand issues and potential partners in addressing stakeholder needs in the field.
• Member of professional organizations and societies.
• Demonstrate collegiality by serving on departmental/unit committees and demonstrating a track record of building effective working relationships across departments, agencies, and/or colleges.

Appointment:

This is a full-time, nine-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) offers the chance to live and work in one of Texas’s fastest-growing and most dynamic regions.

As a teaching-focused campus, HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation with an average student-to-faculty ratio of about 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.

McAllen and neighboring Edinburg are known as “the cities of festivals,” celebrating music, art, and heritage year-round—from the Fiestas de Palmas to the Texas Citrus Fiesta and Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights. Both cities offer short commutes and an affordable cost of living.

Just an hour from the Gulf of Mexico’s South Padre Island, faculty can spend weekends on the beach, bird-watching at the World Birding Center, or exploring local treasures like McAllen’s International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), the Gelman Stained Glass Museum, and nearby Gladys Porter Zoo. The region also stands at the forefront of innovation, with SpaceX Starbase just a short drive away in Boca Chica.

McAllen’s nationally recognized food scene—hailed by Texas Highways as one of the hottest in the state—offers everything from authentic regional Mexican cuisine to chef-driven fine dining. For faculty seeking a close-knit campus community and an unmatched blend of cultural richness, affordability, and opportunity, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley offer a truly exceptional place to live, teach, and grow.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Candidates must demonstrate: 

• Demonstrated discipline expertise and showed clear promise of teaching excellence, as evidenced in evaluations by peers, the department head, and/or the college dean.
• Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching, research, and service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.
• Experience in area specialization, ability to write grant proposals to secure external funding; evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; and participation in professional societies.

 Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Human Resource Development (HRD). Candidates who have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation (ABD) will be considered, provided they demonstrate clear progress toward completion.

Candidates must provide evidence of:

• Potential for developing an outstanding program and indications of strong mentorship and teaching skills are required.
• Publication in top-tier academic journals in HRD and/or closely related fields, consistent with a Clinical Assistant Professor, Academic Professional Track, Non-Tenure Track faculty member at a research-extensive university.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of effective teaching experience in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats for undergraduate and undergraduate courses related to HRD and/or closely related fields.
• Ability to advise undergraduate students.
• Abilty to supervise and support of teaching assistants.
• Clear and innovative research agenda that will strengthen and advance the undergraduate HRD program (nationally and internationally).
• Demonstrated ability to acquire extramural funding.

Application material must be submitted through Texas A&M University Employment Site via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/176586. Applicants must submit the following required document/s (pdf file/s):

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable.
• Samples from unpublished works or works in progress. 
• Three letters of recommendation. (Include: In what capacity you know them, assessment of scholarship, outstanding publications, scholarly contributions' impact on the discipline, the potential to be a leader in the discipline, trajectory & standing in relation to others in their peer group, and additional comments.)

Review of completed applications will begin in October and will continue until the position is filled. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. For questions, please contact Dr. Rhonda Fowler at rfowler@tamu.edu or Dr. Mattyna Stephens msteph06@tamu.edu, Search Committee Co-Chairs.