Director of the School of First Year Experiences

Job Title

Director of the School of First Year Experiences

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College of First-Year Experiences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Director of the School of First Year Experiences to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a an administrative position (12 months) with faculty status depending on rank. Advanced tenure-track, tenured, and professional faculty are encouraged to apply. Depending on rank and experience, tenure can be negotiated upon hire. Primary duties will include overseeing all aspects of the school, including courses, curricula, faculty, and program development. Responsibilities also include reviewing and improving programs, curricula, courses, and faculty performance; administering signature initiatives such as Reading the Globe; organizing freshman rallies and engagement activities; and helping to coordinate developmental courses in mathematics and in writing. Duties also include teaching one class per semester, helping to secure grants for innovation, capacity-building, and program development. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

COAS is the largest unit on campus with 8 departments, over 130 full-time faculty, and nearly 4,000 students. COAS offers 34 bachelors, 13 masters, and 1 PhD degrees. The School of First Year Experiences is an academic department within COAS, and the school has approximately 11 faculty.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in any of the academic disciplines in the College Art and Sciences. Must have experience in 1) academic program/curriculum design, development and innovation; 2) managing and supervising faculty and staff; 3) working with other units with and outside the college context. We strongly encourage candidates with experience and knowledge regarding developmental education and state of Texas policies and procedures that impact developmental curriculum. The ability to work with multiple stakeholders across the campus and in the community.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process 

The first review of applications will be 3/1/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Kenneth Tobin, at ktobin@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

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