Assistant Professor

Posting Number:
Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership

FTE:

1.0

Salary:

Commenstrate

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:

Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership. Based on experience, the successful candidate may also be considered for the role of Associate Chair.
The successful candidate will:

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.
• Provide guidance and leadership in graduate programs related to Educational Leadership.
• Collaborate with program coordinators and the department chair to advance departmental goals.
• Teach graduate courses and provide mentorship to students pursuing principal and/or superintendent certification.
• Supervise practicum students and provide individualized feedback.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including serving on or chairing dissertation committees.
• Engage in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession.
• Foster partnerships with school districts, community colleges, community agencies, universities, and industry partners.

What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching & Mentorship: Develop and teach graduate courses in educational leadership, instructional leadership, curriculum management, research methods, school law, or other related subjects. Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students, including supervision of research projects and dissertations.
• Research & Scholarship: Conduct and publish research in educational leadership or administration. Seek external funding opportunities to support research initiatives.
• Service & Collaboration: Engage in department, college, and university service, including committee work and accreditation efforts. Foster relationships with school districts, community colleges, and industry partners to enhance educational programs and student opportunities.
• Program Leadership & Development: Provide leadership in the enhancement and continuous improvement of educational leadership programs. Collaborate with faculty and administrators to ensure program alignment with accreditation standards and educational best practices.

Key Competencies: (KSAs - Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Deep understanding of educational leadership and administration at the P-12 level.
• Strong pedagogical skills and ability to engage graduate students in rigorous coursework and research.
• Ability to develop and teach online and in-person graduate courses effectively.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to secure external funding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for teaching, mentoring, and presenting research.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions: Standard office and classroom environments, with expectations for research, service, and community engagement. Occasional travel for conferences, research collaborations, or district partnerships may be required.
Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a closely related field by August 2025.
• Evidence of expertise and/or experience in P-12 school administration (campus or district level).
• A record of excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching graduate courses in at least two of the following areas:
  • Educational leadership
  • Research methods
  • School law
  • Educational technology
  • Instructional leadership
  • Curriculum management
  • District governance
  • School finance
  • Human resources
  • Special populations
  • Administrative internships/practicums
  
  
• Evidence of strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to serve on or chair dissertation committees.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• Experience in online education and course development.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach graduate-level courses.
• Principal certification.
• A commitment to ongoing scholarship with clear connections to educational leadership or administration that led to publications and/or external funding.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining partnerships with school districts, community colleges, community agencies, universities, and industry partners.
• A commitment to department, college, and university service.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality:

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Open Date:

03/25/2025

Close Date:

06/30/2025

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