SENIOR LECTURER - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Posting Details Position Information Job Title SENIOR LECTURER - Educational Leadership Classification Title LECTURER SR Rank Lecturer Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Description This is a full-time, nine-month, faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair. Essential Job Functions 1. Performs an equivalent of thirty teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
2. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising. Non-Essential Job Functions 1. Provides services to the university and the profession and engages in research/scholarly/creative activities.
2. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
3. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. Physical Demands Required Education Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date. Required Experience and Training Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching at a university level is preferred. Special Conditions for Eligibility This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy. Other Specifications Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, seeks applicants for a nine-month Senior Lecturer (K-12 Educational Leadership) to join both the Online Master’s in Educational Leadership program (M.Ed.) and the Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership program (Ed.D.) in the Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership, a unit within the James I. Perkins College of Education.
Through this search, we seek a colleague who will contribute to the two programs above through exemplary teaching, mentoring, service, and scholarship, broadly defined. The successful candidate should be an experienced K-12 educational leader who is committed to excellence in K-12 educational leadership, with the clinical ability to prepare future school leaders to meet certification requirements and to successfully lead in a wide range of Texas school settings.
A candidate should meet the following minimum criteria:
1. A terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in K-12 Educational Leadership or closely related field is required (ABD candidates may be considered if the doctorate is earned prior to the anticipated start date of 09/01/2025).2. Ability to teach graduate certification courses in both the M.Ed. program and the Ed.D. program.3. Two or more years of K-12 principal experience in Texas K-12 schools with a valid Texas principal certification.
The ideal candidate will meet the following additional criteria:1. Two or more years of K-12 superintendent experience in Texas K-12 schools with a valid Texas superintendent certification.2. Experience with doctoral level teaching.3. Experience as a dissertation committee member.4. Experience with online instructional design and delivery.5. Potential to do research with clinical emphasis.
This position may be accomplished remotely, though we welcome the faculty member to become part of the Lumberjack community. Remote appointments will require periodic travel to campus. An indication of an interest in remote employment may be made in the cover letter, but must be made at the time of the short-list Zoom interviews. Remote employment is negotiated and is not guaranteed. Successful applicant must maintain primary residence in the State of Texas.
The teaching schedule for this program will require flexibility on the part of the faculty member since courses will be offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters to accommodate the work schedules of the graduate students, many of whom are higher education employees or K-12 educators and administrators who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential.
The Department: The Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership is located within the Perkins College of Education. The primary purpose of the department is to prepare allied healthcare professionals and educational leaders for public schools/state agencies by way of state-of-the-art facilities, innovative teaching, research, and programming. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs within the department are delivered as traditional-residential, as distance-hybrid, or as distance-fully online. Additionally, programs within the department are recognized and/or accredited by their respective professional associations including but not limited to:· National Association of School Psychologists· Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology· American Psychological Association· Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; and· Texas Education Agency/Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationThe department’s vision and mission are available at: https://www.sfasu.edu/humanservices
The University: Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive regional university located in Nacogdoches, Texas that recently became a member of The University of Texas System. Enrolling approximately 10,000 students, SFA offers more than 75 undergraduate majors and 110 areas of study within six academic colleges-business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, sciences and mathematics, and liberal and applied arts. The university offers degree programs both online and on its beautifully wooded campus nestled in the heart of Texas Forest Country. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Required Background Check Yes Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Benefit and Retirement Eligibility This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2024-057 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 01/23/2025 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please upload copies of any relevant professional certificates/licenses under ‘Other Document’ in the Documents Needed to Apply section.
Three letters of recommendation will be required directly from recommender at a later date of search. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12448 Contact Information Department Human Services and Educational Leadership Contact Name Ali Hachem Contact Phone (469)543-9644 Contact Email hachema@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304 Supplemental Questions
2. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising. Non-Essential Job Functions 1. Provides services to the university and the profession and engages in research/scholarly/creative activities.
2. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
3. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. Physical Demands Required Education Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date. Required Experience and Training Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching at a university level is preferred. Special Conditions for Eligibility This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy. Other Specifications Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, seeks applicants for a nine-month Senior Lecturer (K-12 Educational Leadership) to join both the Online Master’s in Educational Leadership program (M.Ed.) and the Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership program (Ed.D.) in the Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership, a unit within the James I. Perkins College of Education.
Through this search, we seek a colleague who will contribute to the two programs above through exemplary teaching, mentoring, service, and scholarship, broadly defined. The successful candidate should be an experienced K-12 educational leader who is committed to excellence in K-12 educational leadership, with the clinical ability to prepare future school leaders to meet certification requirements and to successfully lead in a wide range of Texas school settings.
A candidate should meet the following minimum criteria:
1. A terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in K-12 Educational Leadership or closely related field is required (ABD candidates may be considered if the doctorate is earned prior to the anticipated start date of 09/01/2025).2. Ability to teach graduate certification courses in both the M.Ed. program and the Ed.D. program.3. Two or more years of K-12 principal experience in Texas K-12 schools with a valid Texas principal certification.
The ideal candidate will meet the following additional criteria:1. Two or more years of K-12 superintendent experience in Texas K-12 schools with a valid Texas superintendent certification.2. Experience with doctoral level teaching.3. Experience as a dissertation committee member.4. Experience with online instructional design and delivery.5. Potential to do research with clinical emphasis.
This position may be accomplished remotely, though we welcome the faculty member to become part of the Lumberjack community. Remote appointments will require periodic travel to campus. An indication of an interest in remote employment may be made in the cover letter, but must be made at the time of the short-list Zoom interviews. Remote employment is negotiated and is not guaranteed. Successful applicant must maintain primary residence in the State of Texas.
The teaching schedule for this program will require flexibility on the part of the faculty member since courses will be offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters to accommodate the work schedules of the graduate students, many of whom are higher education employees or K-12 educators and administrators who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential.
The Department: The Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership is located within the Perkins College of Education. The primary purpose of the department is to prepare allied healthcare professionals and educational leaders for public schools/state agencies by way of state-of-the-art facilities, innovative teaching, research, and programming. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs within the department are delivered as traditional-residential, as distance-hybrid, or as distance-fully online. Additionally, programs within the department are recognized and/or accredited by their respective professional associations including but not limited to:· National Association of School Psychologists· Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology· American Psychological Association· Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs; and· Texas Education Agency/Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationThe department’s vision and mission are available at: https://www.sfasu.edu/humanservices
The University: Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive regional university located in Nacogdoches, Texas that recently became a member of The University of Texas System. Enrolling approximately 10,000 students, SFA offers more than 75 undergraduate majors and 110 areas of study within six academic colleges-business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, sciences and mathematics, and liberal and applied arts. The university offers degree programs both online and on its beautifully wooded campus nestled in the heart of Texas Forest Country. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Required Background Check Yes Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Benefit and Retirement Eligibility This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2024-057 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 01/23/2025 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please upload copies of any relevant professional certificates/licenses under ‘Other Document’ in the Documents Needed to Apply section.
Three letters of recommendation will be required directly from recommender at a later date of search. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12448 Contact Information Department Human Services and Educational Leadership Contact Name Ali Hachem Contact Phone (469)543-9644 Contact Email hachema@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you currently have, or will you have by date of appointment, a terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in K-12 Educational Leadership or closely related field? Yes No * Which field do you hold a degree in?(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have two or more years of experience as a campus principal or superintendent? Yes No * What K-12 administrative/leadership experiences do you have?(Open Ended Question)
* How many years experience do you have teaching in higher education and in what field?(Open Ended Question)
* What makes you qualified to teach graduate certification courses in both the M.Ed. program and the Ed.D. program?(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Transcript(s) Teaching Philosophy List of References Other Document Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3
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