Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Educational Administration

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Educational Administration

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Educational Leadership

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor with experience and credentials in PK-12 educational administration and leadership. The faculty appointment will begin in Fall 2024.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

For more information about the Educational Leadership department, please visit: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/edld/index.php

We seek a colleague who can:

• Establish meaningful connections with both scholars and practitioners alike;

• Develop and deliver innovative educational programs; and

• Empower students to investigate and impact challenging and contentious social issues in their professional settings.

The selected candidate will primarily teach online, potentially involving evening and weekend work hours. Moreover, the candidate will be expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence while fulfilling the requirements for teaching, service, and advising. The teaching load would be five courses/assignments per semester.

The ideal candidate will be prepared for the following primary duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute to TAMU-CC’s HSI/MSI mission.

• Teach courses in the Educational Administration graduate programs.

• Coordinate the principal preparation program.

• Advise graduate students and dissertation candidates.

• Actively engage with department, college, and university committees, academic meetings, commencements, and other special events.

The required qualifications for the position are as follows:

Required Qualifications for Assistant:

• Doctoral degree in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited university. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

• Experience in PK-12 settings successfully serving as principal or similar campus leadership position.

• Holds a valid Texas principal (or mid-management) certification.

• Evidence of commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Required Qualifications for Associate:

• Doctoral degree in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited university.

• Experience in PK-12 settings successfully serving as principal or similar campus leadership position.

• Holds a valid Texas principal (or mid-management) certification.

• Evidence of commitment to inclusion and belonging.

• At least five (5) years of successful experience as a Texas PK-12 principal.

• Experience in incorporating high-quality teaching in an online environment and experience in developing online curricula at the graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications for All Ranks:

• Experience with university program accreditation processes.

• A published record of scholarship, including grant writing.

• A record of advising graduate students, including serving on doctoral dissertations.

TO APPLY:  https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that addresses the required qualifications for the desired rank, including a commitment to advancing the HSI/MSI mission of TAMU-CC (limit of two single-spaced