Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Program Coordinator (Educational Leadership K-12) - Fall 2025 Requisition 202400180F Rank Assistant or Associate Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Education Department Dept of Educational Leadership Open Date 02/13/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41616 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Sandra Stewart and Cynthia Martinez-Garcia Title ProfessorDepartment Educational Leadership
Sam Houston State University
TEC Room 319
P.O. Box 2119
Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936.294.3093 Contact Email lab135@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job 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. Educational Requirements for the Position 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 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). Other Requirements for the Position 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.
Special Instructions Summary 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).
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Sam Houston State University 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.