Associate/Professor of Educational Leadership

About the role

West Texas A&M University seeks one or two tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professors in Educational Leadership for its fully online Ed.D. program. The appointments are 11‑month, full‑time positions beginning January 1 or September 1, 2027, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Teach doctoral‑level courses in a fully online Ed.D. program.
• Mentor and advise doctoral students, supervising empirical research and qualifying examinations.
• Maintain an active research agenda with scholarly productivity appropriate to rank.
• Contribute to program development, assessment, continuous improvement, and shared governance.
• Provide weekly in‑person office hours on campus (Canyon and/or Amarillo).

Required profile

• Terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership or a closely related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in K‑12 or higher‑education leadership.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in fully online environments and an active research agenda.
• Strong commitment to doctoral education and ability to mentor research.

Required skills

• Online instructional design and delivery.
• Supervision of empirical research projects.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement benefits, plus paid leave and holidays.