Open Rank Professor- Superintendent Program Coordinator for Education at InsideHigherEd

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.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Open Rank Professor- Superintendent Program Coordinator for Education

Alpine

College of Education

998924

08/22/2025

Yes

Commensurate with education and experience.

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).

• 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.

SummaryThe 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).
ScopeCollege of Education Faculty and Program Leadership.DutiesEssential: 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.
SupervisionReceived: 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.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [email protected]

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