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