Open Rank Professor- Superintendent Program Coordinator for Education

Posting Details Posting Details Instructions to applicants Candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the elements outlined in the Duties section, CV, three references, and a separate statement addressing their vision for innovation and partnership in educator preparation.

Job Title Open Rank Professor- Superintendent Program Coordinator for Education Location Alpine Department College of Education Job No.

Position# 998924 Posting Date 08/22/2025 End Date Until Filled Yes Appointment Date Salary Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Education Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.

or Ed.D.) in Education or a closely related field of study; Certified as a superintendent or otherwise meet eligibility requirements to serve as a program coordinator and Field Supervisor (see TAC 228). Experience * The ideal candidate is collaborative and has a strong interest in developing active partnerships with local and regional schools.

* Experience in leading innovative educational programs in the PK-12 setting and at the district level.

* Has a record of demonstrable success as an educational leader in the PK-12 setting.

* Demonstrated potential for success as a scholar (i.e., research and publication). Preferred * Experience in leading in the PK-12 arena at the campus level.

* Experience serving as a dissertation committee member and/or experience serving as a dissertation committee chair.

* Experience supporting and nurturing dual credit programs and/or partnerships as a PK-12 !SD leader.

Primary Responsibilities Summary The College of Education is seeking an experienced PK-12 educator with at least three years of service in the superintendency who has also taught in higher education.

The successful candidate will coordinate, recruit for, and teach in the College of Education's superintendent program and will potentially serve as a doctoral-level instructor and in dissertation support (committee and committee chair roles). Number of courses will depend on program assignment (e.g., maximum 4:4, but could be 2:2 depending on percent of assignment to the doctora I program anticipated to start in August 2026). Scope College of Education Faculty and Program Leadership.

Duties Essential: In collaboration with the Dean and Chair, this colleague will be responsible for the superintendent preparation program, a cornerstone for our anticipated Ed.D.

program set to being in August 2026.

Duties will include teaching, research, and service and will have a primary instructional focus with superintendent certification preparation and a secondary role in supporting doctoral programming.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Education Department.

The SRSU College of Education is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body.

We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Working Conditions Usual: Eight-hour workday, forty hours per week, with some early or late hours depending on workload; and attendance at various university, community, and school activities.

This position is security sensitive.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Appointment begins as early Spring 2026.

Other Information Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

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Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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