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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