Job Details
Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor - HELT
Agency East Texas A&M University
Department Higher Ed & Learning Tech
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location Commerce, Texas
Job Type Faculty
Job Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.
- Use the Upload button to add each document.
- You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
- All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
- Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
- Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.
Please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
- Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu
SUMMARY:
Tenured or tenure-track position in Higher Education. This position will be for a Spring or Fall 2027 start date. Faculty are expected to perform the following:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach online.
- Implement a significant, ongoing program of focused scholarly research and publications, including collaborative efforts with appropriate content area faculty.
- Provide service and leadership to national and regional professional organizations, the university, college, and department.
- Chair and serve on master’s and doctoral student committees.
- Advise master’s and doctoral students.
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Maintain a professional environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and effective engagement with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to the effective delivery of teaching, programming, and service activities.
- Other duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
For consideration as an assistant professor, the candidate must (minimum qualifications):
- hold an earned doctorate in the field or study of Higher Education or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution in the United States;
- have a beginning record of scholarly research productivity;
- have demonstrated teaching ability and experience at the graduate level;
- have the potential to direct doctoral dissertations;
- have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and intellectual contributions to the discipline (research);
- be proficient in the English language both orally and in writing; and
- have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
For consideration as an associate professor, the candidate must (minimum qualifications):
- hold an earned doctorate in the field or study of Higher Education or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution in the United States;
- have a substantial record of scholarly research productivity;
- have demonstrated teaching ability and experience at the graduate level;
- have experience directing doctoral dissertations;
- have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and intellectual contributions to the discipline (research);
- have demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues;
- be proficient in the English language both orally and in writing;
- have demonstrated expertise in online delivery of instruction;
- have demonstrated experience in curriculum and program development;
- have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
- have demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively with all members of the university community and a commitment to meet the professional needs of the region’s varied populations; and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
N/A
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Organization
Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where we transform lives! At our university, we are committed to fostering an environment that ensures students are prepared for success in an ever-evolving world. Our faculty and staff work collaboratively to elevate research, drive innovation, and address global challenges, all while creating a welcoming community where academic excellence can thrive. We strive to align initiatives with the university's unique rural-urban identity, embracing both the opportunities of city life and the richness of rural traditions. Additionally, we are dedicated to modernizing university operations and business practices to enhance efficiency, support sustainable growth, and improve the student experience.
East Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Discover more about our sites:
East Texas A&M University (Main Campus)
East Texas A&M at Mesquite Metroplex Center
East Texas A&M at Navarro College
For additional assistance or questions regarding your job application, please contact (903) 886-5080 or email HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu.
Company info
Telephone: 903-886-5080
Location: 2104 University Drive, Commerce, Texas 75428, United States

