Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair - Educational Leadership & Counseling

Job Title

Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair - Educational Leadership & Counseling

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

College of Education & Human Performance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

This search will be for a tenure-track (or tenured) Associate or Full Professor/Department Chair 12-month appointment position in the Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling. This position seeks a strong candidate who will serve as Department Chair (50%) and teaching (50%) in a field within the department. The ideal candidate will be expected to teach graduate, and/or doctoral level coursework in the EDLC’s programs; maintain an active program of scholarship through research, publication, and external grant seeking; foster a culture of scholarly productivity by supporting faculty research, collaborative grant development, and external funding initiatives; serve on university committees and engage in professional service activities; and provide transparent, collaborative leadership that promotes shared governance, strengthens communication across departmental programs, supports faculty development, and cultivates a collegial, student-centered culture while advancing the department's strategic priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach graduate and doctoral courses in an area within the department.

• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.

• Provide academic advising and mentor graduate and doctoral students.

• Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees as assigned.

Research

• Maintain an active program of scholarship through research, publications, and presentations.

• Pursue external grant funding and foster collaborative grant development.

• Support a culture of faculty research and scholarly productivity.

Service and Administrative Leadership

• Provide leadership for departmental planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel, and operations.

• Lead accreditation, assessment, and program review activities.

• Conduct faculty and staff evaluations and support faculty development.

• Promote transparent communication, shared governance, and a collegial culture.

• Serve on university committees and represent the department with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support student recruitment, retention, and program growth.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

Earned doctorate in a discipline related to Educational Leadership, Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

• Tenured Associate Professor or Professor.

• Demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Record of academic leadership, planning, administration, and budget oversight.

• Experience with faculty/staff evaluation processes.

• Record of leading accreditation and program review efforts.

• Evidence of grant writing and/or external funding experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to addressing the educational needs of all student populations and collaborative leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience supervising personnel and managing budgets.

• Experience with fundraising and external partnerships.

• Experience in online graduate education.

• Experience with curriculum revision and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Experience teaching doctoral courses and chairing dissertations.

• Experience in K–12 leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to build trust through transparent communication and shared decision-making.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and university leadership.

• Knowledge of accreditation, assessment, budgeting, and higher education administration.

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System

• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus:  TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program

• Book scholarships

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave

• 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including travel to meetings and university events as needed.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Application Instructions

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Contact information for 3 professional references

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.