ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY—DENTON CAMPUS

The School of Education at Texas Woman’s University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in Educational Leadership. The positions are expected to begin in August 2025.

The School of Education houses programs in Educational Leadership, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Literacy & Language, and Teacher Education. The Educational Leadership division offers an MEd in Educational Leadership, a PhD in Education, Leadership, & Organization, as well as Principal and Superintendent certifications.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position is a full-time, 9-month tenure track appointment. Successful applicants must have a doctoral degree in Higher Education or a related field. Must be well-versed in the foundations and methodologies of higher education and educational leadership, and must have a minimum 3 years of leadership experience at either the K-12 or higher education level. The successful candidate must have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to inclusive excellence Faculty will be expected to:

• Serve as a core faculty member in the Educational Leadership program
• Teach graduate courses using different instructional modalities (in person, hybrid, online)
• Work with division colleagues to plan curriculum, align courses to state and national standards, and ensure that the needs of our students are met efficiently and effectively
• Develop a program of externally funded research and publications
• Disseminate research findings in academic journals and academic conferences
• Chair doctoral dissertations
• Participate in department, college, and university committees
• Support the department's student recruitment initiatives
• Embrace a data-driven approach to instruction, program evaluation, and decision making
• Advise and mentor graduate students (master's and doctoral level)

Required Qualifications for the Assistant Professor Rank:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Higher Education or a closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years campus leadership experience at either the K-12 or higher education level
• Emerging research agenda and record of publications in scholarly journals
• Potential for seeking and securing externally funded grants
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Ability to mentor graduate students with research projects and dissertations
• Capacity to engage in community/university partnerships

Additional Required Qualifications for the Associate Professor Rank:

• Established research agenda and record of publications in scholarly journals
• Documented experience mentoring graduate students with research projects
• Documented evidence of securing externally funded grants
• Experience advising doctoral students and chairing dissertations
• Previous academic employment at the Associate Professor rank

Additional Required Qualifications for the Full Professor Rank:

• Must meet all qualifications listed above
• Documented leadership in university, community, and professional service
• Previous academic employment at the Full Professor rank

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biliterate in English and Spanish
• Strong quantitative research experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, and advising non-traditional students and being sensitive to their educational needs
• Documented evidence of working with communities of varied backgrounds

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university system primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. About 12% of the university’s nearly 16,000 students are men. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation’s fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, and health and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman’s is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a “Learn by Doing” experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life’s challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply on the TWU website: https://twu.edu/humanresources/careers-at-twu/jobs/#en/sites/CX_1/job/11314/

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A letter of application addressing (1) your qualifications for the position, (2) why you are a good fit for our program and university, (3) your research agenda, and (4) how you plan to take on a scholar-practitioner approach to your teaching and learning perspective.
• An updated CV
• Copy of graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.