Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Professor of Practice - PK-12 Educational Leadership

The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, School of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for 1 full-time, Academic Professional Track, Non-Tenure Track position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 1, 2024. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Full Professor of Practice in the PK-12 Educational Leadership Program. 

We are especially interested in qualified candidates who represent and respect a variety of cultural and personal experiences within the academic community through their teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teaching graduate-level courses (eight per academic year) in PK-12 Educational Leadership; details on courses are available on the program’s website: https://eahr.tamu.edu/academics/.
• Serving on PK-12 Educational Leadership Ed.D. students’ practitioner-oriented research committees
• Participating in K-12 education leadership program governance and service
• Contributing to the development of the PK-12 educational leadership profession through participation in local, state, national, and/or international professional associations
• Engaging in K-12 educational leadership professional development, keeping current with the field, and broadening knowledge and expertise
• Contributing to principal and superintendent certification efforts: staying up to date with the State of Texas certification assessments, developments, policies, procedures, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated ability or evidence for promise in teaching excellence through various instructional formats (in-person, online, and hybrid instruction)

• Deep understanding of up-to-date K-12 administration certification assessments, developments, policies, procedures, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.

Appointment: This is a full-time, nine-month academic professional track (non-tenure) position with an anticipated August 1, 2024 start date. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• An earned doctorate in PK-12 Educational Leadership or a closely related field. Those that have not yet defended must be conferred by May 31, 2024.
• Evidence of demonstrated effective teaching and advising of graduate-level students in the field of PK-12 Educational Leadership.
• Superintendent and principal certification in the State of Texas.
• Significant experience (minimum of 3 years) having served as a K-12 school superintendent and/or principal

Preference given to applicants who also possess:

• Evidence of experience in supervising student practicums/internships
• A robust peer-reviewed academic journal and/or practitioner-oriented publication record
• Leadership experiences with relevant professional associations, such as serving on state and national K-12 educational leadership boards 

Applicants should submit the following through the Interfolio system: apply.interfolio.com/131216

• Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position.
• Submit a current curriculum vita.
• Submit a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service, as applicable.
• Submit three letters of recommendation.

Application Review: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Daniel Bowen, Committee Chair, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University at dhbowen@tamu.edu or by contacting Melissa Kuhlmann, Senior Administrative Coordinator at mkulhmann@tamu.edu or by phone 979-845-2176.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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