Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Teaching graduate-level online courses in research methods and analysis for master's and doctoral students, as well as content in the Ed.D. in Transformative Leadership and/or other master's programs in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
• Contributing through curriculum development, program planning, student mentorship, and dissertation support.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the summer, on campus Ed.D. Residency and Ed.D. candidacy qualification processes.
• Serving as a dissertation committee chair and/or methodologist.
• Designing and delivering high-quality, online graduate courses aligned with best practices in online pedagogy.
• Participating in departmental and college-wide service, including research, committee work, and program assessment, in accordance with institutional tenure and evaluation policies.

• Develop and revise relevant, rigorous coursework that reflects current research and best practice in the program and/or teaching field.
• Foster meaningful learner engagement through interactive content delivery, discussion facilitation, and the provision of timely, constructive, and student-centered feedback.
• Serve on dissertation committees as chair and/or methodologist, supporting students in the design and implementation of research studies aligned with program goals.
• Support the continuous improvement of residency, candidacy, and dissertation experiences for Ed.D. students.
• Actively participate in faculty governance and service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
• Support student success through involvement in recruitment, enrollment, advising, program evaluation, and retention initiatives across programs.
• Engage in a sustained program of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, grant writing, and other forms of academic research consistent with departmental expectations for tenure and promotion.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leadership theory, practice, and research especially in educational or organizational contexts- and proficiency in qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods research design to support graduate student research.
• Content expertise in one or more of the department's academic program areas, such as counseling/mental health, educational leadership, or other fields.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contribute to interdisciplinary team efforts, and engage constructively with diverse student populations.
• Experience in developing and teaching high-quality online courses, including evidence of timely communication, quality feedback, and substantive engagement within a learning management system.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to academic and practitioner audiences.
• Familiarity with doctoral student support strategies, including dissertation advising, committee service, and research mentoring.

• An earned doctorate in a field appropriate for teaching within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction (e.g., research methods, educational leadership, counseling, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related discipline).
• For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must have completed all doctoral degree requirements by the time of hire.

• Knowledge and application of advanced research methods.
• Professional leadership experience in educational or other organizational contexts.
• Prior involvement in supporting student research, including mentoring, advising, or serving on thesis or dissertation committees.
• Online and/or graduate teaching experience. Familiarity with Blackboard or similar learning management systems for designing and delivering high-quality, asynchronous online instruction.
• Education and professional qualifications to teach in other areas in addition to research methods, specifically graduate counseling programs or leadership programs.

Angelo State University