Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration

About the role

The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Higher Education Administration. The position begins Fall 2027 and supports graduate programs in Higher Education Administration (M.S.) and Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).

Key responsibilities

• Teach graduate‑level courses in the M.S. and Ed.D. programs, covering core and applied‑research topics.
• Develop and lead an active research agenda aligned with a Carnegie Research 2 institution, pursuing external funding and publishing in peer‑reviewed venues.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, serve on dissertation committees, and support student recruitment and retention.

Required profile

• Earned doctorate (or ABD) in higher education, leadership, policy, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of full‑time professional administrative experience in higher education (e.g., academic advising, student affairs, enrollment management).
• Experience teaching graduate‑level coursework in higher education administration.
• Evidence of scholarly work and participation in scholarly‑practitioner communities.