Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Administration

Agency

Department

The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-Month, Tenure-Track position of Educational Administration at the rank of Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership. The position may begin as early as Fall 2027 semester.

The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to advancing educational leadership across all educational settings. We offer five graduate programs of study, including the M.S. in Educational Administration and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in the Principalship and Superintendency. Both emphasize the preparation of educational leaders who can draw upon research, theory, and evidence to address complex problems of practice and lead meaningful change in schools, districts, and communities. Our programs are designed to connect scholarship with practice, preparing leaders to engage thoughtfully with organizational change, policy, and the various needs of the students and communities they serve.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

(1)   teaching graduate-level courses in the Educational Administration M.S. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs, including core and applied-research topics;

(2)   sustaining and leading an active research agenda commensurate with a Carnegie Research 2 institution, with an emphasis on producing impactful scholarship and pursuing external funding opportunities;

(3)   disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications, practitioner outlets, and scholarly conferences;

(4)   advising and mentoring graduate students, including chairing and serving on dissertation committees; and

(5)   supporting student recruitment and retention in both the M.S. and Ed.D. programs.

We seek a scholar with PK–12 educational leadership experience who will help advance the University’s mission and prepare current and future educational leaders. More specifically, we seek a colleague prepared to teach graduate courses in the M.S. in Educational Administration and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership programs, particularly in areas such as school and district leadership, organizational leadership and change, educational policy, principal preparation, and related areas of PK–12 leadership practice. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda related to educational leadership, organizations, policy, leadership practice, or other issues affecting PK–12 schools and communities; contribute to the preparation and mentoring of graduate students as educational leaders and scholar-practitioners; and support the continued growth, recruitment, and retention of students in the department’s graduate programs.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Doctoral Research Institution that has proudly maintained a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications – Advanced Assistant Professor

• Earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• At least two (2) years of full-time faculty experience at the rank of Assistant Professor in educational leadership, educational administration, or a closely related field.

• At least three (3) years of successful professional experience in PK–12 educational leadership, including experience as a principal, superintendent, or in a comparable district leadership role.

• Principal or mid-management, or superintendent certification.

• Evidence of an established record of scholarly productivity in educational leadership, administration, policy, organizational change, or a related area.

• Evidence of the ability to connect scholarship and research with consequential problems of PK–12 leadership practice to both academic and applied audiences

• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate students from varying backgrounds, including in online or hybrid learning environments, with a demonstrated commitment to supporting student success

Required Qualifications — Associate Professor

• Earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience at the rank of assistant professor

• At least three (3) years of successful professional experience in PK–12 educational leadership, including experience as a principal, superintendent, or in a comparable district leadership role.

• Principal or mid-management, or superintendent certification.

• Evidence of sustained scholarship and research with consequential problems of PK–12 leadership practice to both academic and applied audiences

• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate students from varying backgrounds, including in online or hybrid learning environments, with a demonstrated commitment to supporting student success

• A sustained record of scholarly productivity, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.

Preferred Qualifications – ALL RANKS

• Five (5) years of successful professional experience in PK–12 educational leadership, including experience as a principal, superintendent, or in a comparable district leadership role.

• Texas principal, mid-management, or superintendent certification.

• Experience leading or coordinating principal, superintendent, or administrator preparation programs.
• Experience developing partnerships with PK–12 schools, districts, education service centers, or professional organizations.
• A record of securing external funding or leading funded research, professional development, or school-university partnership initiatives.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. A completed application will include:

• Cover letter identifying the rank for which you are applying (Advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) and describing how you meet the listed qualifications, including your relevant expertise and scholarly emphasis (two single-spaced pages maximum).

• A statement of research and teaching philosophy
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework
• A list of three (3) professional references including names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the deadline for applications is open until filled.

For more information, please contact the search chair, Dr. Analisa Farah at [email protected].

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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.