Job Description

Requisition: 202400180F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Educational Leadership

General Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years of work experience in K-12 as a campus principal. Online teaching experience. Academic program leadership at the graduate level.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Full-time tenure-track (9 month) position teaching graduate-level courses. Summer teaching opportunities may be available based on department needs. The anticipated start date of this position is Fall 2025.

Serve as coordinator for the online masters program in school leadership and oversee the principal licensure process Primary teaching responsibilities are in the doctoral program in educational leadership and the master's program for the school leadership (principal) program.

Engage in scholarly research, writing, and professional presentations demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and national conferences. Work collaboratively with faculty, school districts, and other education institutions and agencies to sustain consistent program enrollments. Serve in program, institutional, regional, state, and national service opportunities. Engage in program advising efforts and collaborate with faculty/staff regarding program growth. Serve on and eventually chair dissertation committees.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Submit the following – A cover letter explaining how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your plan for developing and maintaining a research agenda, a brief teaching philosophy for working with graduate students who are full-time employees, and details regarding how you would lead such as a program as coordinator. Submit one scholarly writing product that demonstrates your research skills. Submit Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following areas (i.e., education, school/district leadership experiences, post-secondary teaching, educator certifications, degrees earned, research activities (publications and presentations).

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Earned Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related field (with 18 graduate credit hours in educational leadership at the doctoral level) before August 2025.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

School leadership (i.e., superintendent, principal, or asst. principal) experience in K-12 schools. Experience conducting independent research (e.g., dissertation, peer-reviewed journal articles, etc.). Demonstrated capacity for successful tenure and promotion (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, program evaluations, presentations, grants applications).

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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