Department Chair, Associate/Full Professor - Educational Leadership & Counseling

Department Chair, Associate/Full Professor - Educational Leadership & Counseling

This search will be for a tenure-track (or tenured), 12-month appointment 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have:

• An earned doctorate in a discipline related to one of the subject areas covered by the Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling or other closely related discipline.
• Five years of teaching experience in higher education at the level of assistant professor or higher
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship (inclusive of a record of sustained peer-reviewed publications), professional development, and service
• A record of academic achievement meriting appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Texas A&M University - Kingsville
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work collaboratively at the Department Chair level
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and administration
• Successful record of supervision and evaluation of personnel
• A commitment to the field of education and the mission of teaching, scholarship, professional development, and service
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and other university constituents
• Ability and desire to address the educational needs of a diverse population
• Willingness to collaborate and sustain a collegial environment
• Lead and assist with accreditation and program reviews
• Assist, as needed, with budgeting
• Provide recommendations for continuation, tenure, promotion, and termination
• Perform other duties as required by the College Dean, Provost/VPAA and/or President
• A criminal background check is required for the successful candidate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A record of successful service in higher education at the rank of associate professor or higher.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience managing budgets and directing/supervising personnel
• Experience in fundraising, external communications, and other advancement initiatives
• Experience with inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy and practice
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Experience designing contemporary and technology-based learning environments
• Strong record of grant writing knowledge/experience
• Experience teaching doctoral-level courses and chairing/serving on doctoral dissertation committees

The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Department Chair, Location: Washington, DC - 20037