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, School of Education and Human Development (effective August 15, 2024, the School of Education and Human Development will change its name to the College of Education and Human Development) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor, Academic Professional Track, Non-Tenure Track position in the Undergraduate Human Resource Development program with a 9-month academic appointment beginning September 1, 2025.  The salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants will be considered for the Clinical Assistant Professor of Undergraduate Human Resource Development program faculty title.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates with extensive expertise within the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, with a vision for the program. 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: 

Teaching related responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate-level courses (four per semester) in the Undergraduate Human Resource Development (UHRD) program. Details on courses are available on the program's website: https://eahr. tamu.edu/academics/
• Develop undergraduate courses in the area of Human Resource Development (HRD).
• Advise undergraduate students in the HRD program.
• Serve on undergraduate committees and other activities as part of service to the department, university, and the profession.
• Maintain a record of excellence in teaching pertinent to HRD.

Research-related responsibilities:

• 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 within 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 applied or translational research that aligns with the undergraduate HRD programming effort.
• Publish creative and scholarly work in refereed journals appropriate to the faculty member's subject 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.

Service-related responsibilities:

• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated discipline expertise and demonstrated clear promise of teaching excellence, as evidenced in evaluations by peers, the department head, and the school 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 the area of specialization; ability to write grant proposals to secure external funding; evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; and participation in professional societies.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Human Resource Development (HRD) or related field.
• Evidence of the potential for developing an outstanding program and indications of strong mentorship and teaching skills are required.
• Evidence of publication in top-tier academic journals in HRD, and/or closely related fields, consistent with a Clinical Assistant Professor, Academic Professional Track, Non-Tenure faculty member at a research-extensive university.
• At a minimum, have 1-3 years of effective teaching experience in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats for undergraduate courses related to HRD, and/or closely related fields.
• Ability to advise undergraduate students.
• Supervise and support 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.

Applicants should submit the following through the Interfolio system: apply.interfolio.com/149867

• 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. (Include: In what capacity you know the applicant, assessment of scholarship, outstanding publications, scholarly contributions’ impact on the discipline, potential to be a leading figure in the discipline, trajectory & standing in relation to others in their peer group & additional comments.)

Application Review: 

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Meera Alagaraja, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University at meera.alagaraja@tamu.edu or by contacting Marie Shelfer, Senior Administrative Coordinator II at shelfer@tamu.edu or by phone 979-845-2717.

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.