Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track Educational Leadership

About the role

Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track Educational Leadership Agency Tarleton State University Department Educational Leadership & Technology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Fort Worth, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track Educational Leadership in the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology . As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco , along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville , where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond. ________________________________________________________________________ Important Immigration Information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. ________________________________________________________________________ This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton's Fort Worth or Waco, Texas campus. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our EdD program, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution. Primary consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate previous experience and a strong commitment to teaching while fostering a supportive and enriching environment within the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. Responsibilities include course instruction, serving on dissertation committees (as both chair and member), and contributing to the program's continued growth and excellence. *This announcement will fill 2 open positions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 60% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant's academic discipline. Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant's discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition. Demonstrate potential for external funding and/or grant participation, national impact, or professional recognition. 40% Teaching and Service: Plan, prepare, and teach doctoral-level courses in the Ed.D. program, with a focus on PK12 and/or higher education leadership. Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc. Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements, while working in partnership with program faculty on student advising and orientation. Serve as a chair and member on doctoral dissertation committees, providing high-quality mentorship t