Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair

Job Title

Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair - Teacher and Bilingual Education

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education

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 is for an Associate or Full Professor/Department Chair 12-month appointment position in the Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education within the College of Education and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The position will be a combination of service as department chair (50%) and teaching (50%) in a field within the department. The ideal candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral level coursework in the TBED’s programs, engage in grant seeking, research and publication, serve on university committees, participate in professional service activities, provide visionary leadership for faculty and staff, recruit for the department’s programs, and foster collegial relationships with others. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral courses assigned within the department.

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

• Develop course materials and maintain high standards of instructional quality.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Research

• Maintain an active program of scholarship through research and peer-reviewed publications

• Seek and secure internal and external grant funding.

• Engage in scholarly collaborations that support departmental and college priorities.

• Support a culture of faculty research and scholarly productivity

Service and Administrative

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

• Lead accreditation, assessment, and program review activities.

• Liaise with the Educator Preparation Program, university units, and community stakeholders.

• Support student recruitment, retention, and program growth.

• Conduct faculty evaluations and provide recommendations regarding tenure, promotion, and personnel actions.

• Mentor faculty and foster a collegial, collaborative environment.

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

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

Required Qualifications

Education

Earned doctorate in a discipline related to Teacher and Bilingual Education or a closely related field.

Experience

• Tenured Associate Professor or Professor.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional development, and service.

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

• Successful experience with accreditation and program reviews.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders.

• Commitment to educator preparation and serving our student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years managing budgets and supervising personnel.

• Experience with fundraising and advancement initiatives.

• Experience with Educator Preparation Programs.

• Graduate teaching experience.

• Minimum five years of PreK–12 teaching experience.

• Experience with curriculum revision, culturally responsive pedagogy, technology-enhanced learning, and grant writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

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

• Ability to mentor faculty and build collaborative partnerships.

• Ability to travel between Kingsville and the Rio Grande Valley as needed.

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 partner sites 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.