Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership (Higher Education)

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership (Higher Education)

Requisition 202500041F

Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA status Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position Category

Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track

College College of Education

Department Dept of Educational Leadership

Open Date 04/09/2025

Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42934

Contact Name Dr. Patrick Saxon

Title

Professor of Educational Leadership

Department of Educational Leadership

Sam Houston State University

TEC Room 319

P.O. Box 2119

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone 936.294.1147

Contact Email [email protected]

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Full-time, tenure-track (9 month) position teaching graduate courses in quantitative research methods and related discipline content for the MA in higher education administration, EdD in higher education leadership and academic student success programs. In addition to the 9-month contract, summer teaching opportunities may be available.

Teach online graduate, masters and doctoral courses primarily in quantitative research methods. Teach online graduate courses in content areas such as Higher Education Assessment, Research, Resource Management, Finance, Policy & Governance, and/or Legal Issues. Engage in student recruitment efforts. Collaborate on program growth and curricular initiatives. Serve in program, department, institutional, state, regional, national, and international service opportunities. Work collaboratively with faculty, regional higher education institutions, private educational agencies, etc. Participate in professional organizations.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Earned Doctorate in higher education, college academic student success, educational leadership, educational research, or related field (with 18 doctoral hours in higher education) by start date.

Experience Required for the Position

At least three years of related professional experience. Demonstrated evidence of quality online instruction, program development, and student recruitment. Experience teaching or co-teaching in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid modality.

Other Requirements for the Position

Preference will be given to candidates with online teaching or co-teaching experience in a college/university setting, who have an established research agenda with quality, peer-reviewed publication examples.

Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience in higher education or related academic organizations, who can contribute to the state, regional, national, and/or international visibility of the department programs.

Special Instructions Summary

Cover letter should explain qualifications in the areas of teaching, research, service, and student recruitment and also address how the candidate would contribute to the success of the MA/EdD programs, department, college, and university.

Please provide an up-to-date CV, contact information for three professional references (name, email address, phone number, etc.), cover letter, and 2-3 sample publications/scholarly products, transcripts, statement of teaching and statement of goals.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Interviews will be held after 9/1/2025 with an expected hire date of January 2026.

Open Until Filled Yes

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