Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

College of Education & Health Professions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University–Victoria seeks one full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position is located at the Victoria Campus.

Qualifications: The Department of Teacher Education at Texas A&M University-Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in Educational Leadership. We seek an individual with an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field by December 2026. An ABD candidate may be considered, provided there is a clearly established completion date. Candidates should have evidence of strong teaching at the higher education level and significant professional experience in PK–12 educational leadership and administration. Candidates should have a working knowledge of expectations for educator preparation, particularly those related to principal and superintendent preparation and certification. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate programs preparing educational leaders for positions in campus leadership, district-level administration, superintendency, and organizational leadership.

Successful candidates will:

· Teach graduate-level courses in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, and Organizational Leadership in traditional and online formats (4-course or equivalent teaching load in the fall and spring semesters);

· Teach and support coursework associated with Principal and Superintendent certification;

· Prepare aspiring educational leaders to successfully meet state certification standards and expectations;

· Supervise and support candidates completing leadership practicum, internship, and field-based experiences;

· Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement;

· Collaborate with school districts and other educational partners to ensure leadership programs remain responsive to the needs of schools and communities;

· Maintain an appropriate scholarly agenda consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment; and

· Contribute to the department, college, and university's mission through assigned service.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in university teaching in traditional and online environments and substantial experience as a practicing educational leader.

Additional preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

· Experience as a PK–12 campus principal and/or district-level administrator;

· Experience as a superintendent or central-office administrator;

· Current or previous Texas Principal and/or Superintendent certification, or comparable administrative certification from another state;

· Knowledge of Texas Principal Standards, Superintendent Standards, and Texas Education Agency (TEA) educator certification requirements;

· Experience preparing and supporting candidates for state leadership certification examinations;

· Experience supervising principal or superintendent internships and field-based experiences;

· Expertise in areas such as instructional leadership, organizational leadership, school improvement, educational law and policy, human resource leadership, school finance, strategic planning, or community engagement;

· Experience with graduate program development, assessment, and continuous improvement; and

· A commitment to developing collaborative relationships with school districts, Education Service Centers, educational organizations, and community partners.

Values: Texas A & M-Victoria Values: Together We Rise

· Wisdom

· Excellence

· Respect

· Integrity

· Students

· Empathy

Setting: Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. A&M-Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs, including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M-Victoria is in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic excellence, A&M-Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the baseball, softball and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University-Victoria's history, academic programs, and campus facilities here.

Application: Review of applications will begin Oct. 24, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and

contact information for three references. For more information regarding this position and to apply, visit TAMUV Jobs. If you have any questions related to the search, please contact the Mary Lasater ([email protected]).

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.