College Station, Texas
Pasadena, California
National City, California
Posted: 21-Sep-23
Location: College Station, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate
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The School of Education and Human Development seeks an innovative, visionary, strategic and creative Department Head and Huffines Endowed Chair for Education with exceptional leadership, administrative and interpersonal skills to lead the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (EAHR) (https://eahr.tamu.edu/) at Texas A&M University.
The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development develops educational leaders and improves practice through teaching, research, and service in the areas of K-12 school administration, human resource development, higher education administration, workforce, adult, & lifelong education, and student affairs administration. Statewide and nationally, EAHR graduates, faculty and staff play major roles in the educational leadership in K-12, higher education, and adult education settings. In addition, our graduates are highly sought after in human resource leadership, organizational performance, and change management positions in business and industry.
The department mission is to prepare students to be successful leaders in a global, competitive, technological, interconnected, and interdependent world. In doing so, the department faculty and staff (a) engage in research and discovery, create and disseminate new knowledge; (b) prepare exemplary, caring, reflective, and quality scholars and practitioners who lead in their chosen professions; (c) engage in theory, research, and practice in the preparation of department graduates; and (d) work collaboratively with a number of constituents to effect change at the local, state, national, and international levels.
The department offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as principal and superintendent certification programs. In the Fall of 2022, 380 undergraduate, 176 masters, and 173 doctoral students enrolled in EAHR degree programs. The department has a distinguished and productive faculty (n = 29; 4 assistant professors, 9 associate professors, 6 professors, and 11 academic professional track faculty) and staff (n = 22). Home to two centers, the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning (TCALL) and the Educational Leadership Research Center (ELRC), EAHR faculty are active in presenting and publishing research, and garnering extramural funding to support their scholarship.
Qualifications. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a field related to any of the department’s academic programs; qualify for the rank of full professor, as well as the Huffines Endowed Chair for Education, which accompanies the Department Head position; and have a distinctive and active record of scholarship, publications, and external funding. Successful candidates should be innovative leaders in their academic field of study; have a strong vision for the future of the field, as well as the challenges and opportunities at the national level; and be able to successfully advocate for the students, staff, and faculty in the department. They should have administrative and budgetary management experience, be committed to transparent and engaged faculty governance, be collaborative change agents, possess good communication skills, be able to inspire and lead others, maintain and project a positive attitude, and execute mediation and resolve challenges with solutions. They should support faculty in seeking and securing internal and external funding. Finally, successful candidates should demonstrate success in supporting all faculty, including attracting highly qualified faculty, staff, and students, and effectively promoting Aggie Core Values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service.
Responsibilities: The Department Head serves as the chief academic, fiscal, development, and administrative officer for the Department. The Head is responsible for fostering faculty excellence in research, teaching, and service consistent with the four pillars of the Texas A&M University’s vision and the Aggie core values; providing effective advocacy for the department within the school, university, state, and nation; encouraging a positive, collegial climate; promoting national and international outreach; and establishing a successful record of creating a positive climate for the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty, students, and staff.
The Setting: Texas A&M University is a land-, space-, and sea-grant university with an enrollment of 74,829 students. One of 62 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), the university reached more than $1.13 billion in research expenditures in fiscal year 2020, ranking #14 nationally by the National Science Foundation. Texas A&M is home to over 4,000 faculty members, including 22 National Academies Faculty, 3 Nobel Prize laureates, and 3 Wolf Prize recipients. Texas A&M University is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, home to about 204,000 residents. This central Texas location offers the best of both worlds: it’s small enough to offer safe and affordable living, and just a short drive to three major Texas cities — Houston, Austin, and Dallas. Texas A&M University is home to several world-class, one-of-a-kind venues, including numerous museums, art galleries and more. The charming city of Bryan, Texas, features meticulously restored buildings, a diversity of enticing restaurants and unique downtown shops. It is also the home to the Brazos Valley African American Museum, and the Carnegie Center of the Brazos Valley, located in the oldest Carnegie Library in Texas. Nature is an integral part of College Station – the city features over 1,100 acres of public parks and sports facilities. Recreational activities are plentiful, including golf courses, nature trails, bike paths, and a wide variety of sports leagues. College Station offers a multitude of opportunities for recreation, leisure, shopping, and dining and maintains one of the lowest crime rates in Texas, giving peace of mind to residents and visitors alike. College Station is also home to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum — one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions, with over 690,000 visitors since it opened. In addition, the region boasts numerous art galleries and cultural and musical establishments.
Application Process. Review of applications will begin October 16, 2023, and continue until an appointment is made. Applications should be submitted online and include a letter of application summarizing the applicant’s qualifications for the position; the contact information for three references; and a curriculum vitae. Letters of inquiries and nominations should be directed to Dr. Dan Zhang, Chair EAHR Head Search Committee, dalun@tamu.edu
Applications should be submitted at: http://apply.interfolio.com/131808 and should include:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- A Leadership Statement: Describe your leadership philosophy and management style and how you have effectively applied them in previous positions.
- Names and contact information of five professional references.
Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer Committed to Diversity.
