Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership-Ed.D.ProgramAgencyWest Texas A&M UniversityDepartmentEducationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCanyon, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionNOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.Job Summary:West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), a Member of the Texas A&M University System, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in the Educational Leadership program. This is a full-time, 11-month appointment beginning September 1, 2026, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership degree program at WTAMU is a fully online degree program emphasizing leadership in rural education at primary, secondary, post-secondary, and professional levels. The program operates on a cohort model, admitting one student cohort each calendar year. Students may select to pursue one of three pathways of study in the program that will advance their personal and professional goals. The pathways of study include EC-12 Educational Leadership in which the student may earn the Texas Superintendent Certificate, Higher Education Leadership, and Educational Business and Finance Leadership. The curriculum for each pathway requires the completion of 60 semester credit hours (SCHs) of coursework, inclusive of 48 SCHs of content-related coursework and 12 SCHs dedicated to writing and research. Options for specialized, advanced credentials and certificates are offered for those who elect to pursue them.A scholarly delivery requirement replaces a traditional dissertation. The scholarly delivery is comprised of a qualifying examination and the production of one written scholarly deliverable that is a publishable empirical research study in the field of educational leadership or a related field. The scholarly deliverable is the outcome of the doctoral student's empirical research conducted under the direction of a WTAMU doctoral scholarly delivery committee.Work Performed:Teach doctoral-level courses in a fully online Ed.D. programMentor and advise doctoral students, including supervision of empirical researchParticipate in the review of student progress including the qualifying examinationMaintain an active research agenda with evidence of ongoing scholarly productivityContribute to doctoral program development, assessment, and continuous improvementParticipate in shared governance and program administration consistent with rankEngage in developing and implementing service opportunities consistent with the mission of the program, department, and collegeWeekly on-campus (Canyon and/or Amarillo, Texas) office hours and university-level engagement are requiredNecessary Qualifications:Terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership or a closely related fieldMinimum of five (5) years of professional experience in EC-12 or higher education leadership positions or related leadership contextsDemonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and serviceEvidence of an active research agenda and scholarly productivity appropriate to rankDemonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to doctoral educationProven ability to effectively mentor doctoral students, particularly in empirical researchDemonstrated strong instructional effectiveness in fully online learning environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Previous instructional effectiveness in doctoral level content coursesPrevious service as Chair of scholarly delivery committees (e.g., dissertation or doctoral research committees)Experience working in rural educational contextsExperience or expertise in teaching the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence as it relates to research design, analysis, and scholarly writingExperience providing effective administrative leadership within a doctoral programApplicant Instructions:We require the following:Letter of interest or cover letterCurriculum VitaePortfolio of creative work (where applicable)Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicableSamples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)Three professional referencesPlease attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Please use the "Upload" button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.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.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources BenefitsAll applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:Department Head: Dr. Betty ConewayDepartment: EducationPhone: (806) 651-2664Email: bconeway@wtamu.eduAll 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.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.