Director of Leadership Studies & Lecturer
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Job Location:
Texarkana, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Director of Leadership Studies & LecturerAgency
Texas A&M University - TexarkanaDepartment
School of Professional Education & Community EngagementProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Texarkana TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Director of Leadership Studies & Lecturer oversees the Schools Leadership programs including teaching and administrative duties that support the program and its students as well as the university and its growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative
Oversee the Leadership programs at the main TAMUT campus as well as partnering campuses within the System and throughout the region
Conduct annual program assessment as well as external reviews as directed by university policy
Lead/Supervise the Leadership programs areas of support including admissions student advising program recruitment and academic tutoring
Select train direct and support adjunct instructors and adult learning facilitator(s) and/or academic success coach(es)
Conduct annual program assessment and internal/external reviews
Maintain compliance with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Standards in Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Align CBE practices with Competency Based Education Networks (CBEN) best practices.
Oversee program and curricular design and delivery of Leadership CBE courses
Work with articulation specialist and other university offices to create direct articulation agreements with credit-bearing and non-credit bearing programs/courses
Extend program model through discipline-specific organizations and programs specifically in way of publications presentations webinars collaborative efforts etc.
Teaching
Design deliver and assess curriculum and instruction based on seminal research and best practices in the field including incorporating Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Competency Based Education (CBE) and student-supportive scheduling as appropriate
Teach face-to-face web-enhanced and/or online courses (regular and accelerated) housed within the BS in Leadership program
Support student success through communication systems supporting timely inquiry response and specific assignment feedback
Provide academic advising within the support structure of the BS in Leadership program Service
Serve on department college and/or university committees especially in areas benefiting post-traditional students and/or supporting PLA/CBE efforts.
Provide service and leadership as appropriate at the national State System regional and local levels.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Adult Education Educational Leadership or closely related field from an accredited institution
Minimum of 18 graduate SCH in Adult Education Educational Leadership or closely related field
5 years experience working with Adult Learners
Demonstrated teaching excellence in various instructional delivery modes (face-to-face online etc.) including utilizing online classroom management programs
Familiarity with Competency Based Education Prior Learning Assessment and/or other forms of non-traditional models.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience with cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent interpersonal verbal digital and written communication/presentation skills.
Knowledge of computer applications including word processing spreadsheet and database capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree in Adult Education Educational Leadership or closely related field from an accredited institution
Demonstrated experience developing and leading prior learning assessment (PLA) degree programs including teaching PLA courses and assessing PLA portfolios
Demonstrated experience in academic program design delivery and assessment
Demonstrated experience with CBE design and delivery
Previous management/supervisory experience in higher education
Other Requirements
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to work events after hours or on weekends when needed.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position generally supervises employees and/or graduate assistants.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration applications must be submitted by 01/18/2026.
To apply: Upload your cover letter CV/resume unofficial transcripts and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application you may contact
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
