Associate or Full Professor & Director of Center for Leadership & Strategic Studies

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Tarleton State University a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor & Director of Center for Leadership & Strategic Studies in the College of Leadership and Military Studies. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching research and service this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation collaboration and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming liveson campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville Fort Worth RELLIS-Bryan and Waco along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where youre locatedon campus or onlineyou are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Director for the Center for Leadership and Strategic Studies coordinates and supports the College of Leadership and Military Studies and its efforts to promote learning research and programming in fields related to security studies. The Director serves as the primary contact and coordinator with academic and governmental partners.

This is a 12-month tenure-track position located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching maintain an impactful research program mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

50% Administrative:

• Implement the Center for Leadership and Strategic Studies strategic plan.

• Assist with building an M.S. in Leadership and Strategic Studies.

• Coordinate with aligned departments colleges and divisions to promote programming and research related to the broad field of security studies.

• Promote the Centers mission locally regionally and nationally.

• Ensure accountability for program outcomes performance metrics and stakeholder reporting.

• Oversee grant writing program budgets and fund development initiatives.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with government agencies nonprofit organizations and private sector partners.

• Facilitate applied research on security studies.

• Promote knowledge exchange and capacity-building through publications presentations and events.

• Manage Center staff including hiring training and performance evaluations.

• Maintain a collaborative and welcoming work environment.
  

40% Teaching and Service:

• Teach a 2/2 course load in the broad field of security studies.

• Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum.

• Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.

• Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

• Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and hands-on learning.

• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.

• Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.

• Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.

• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

10% Research Scholarship and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research scholarship or creative activity appropriate to the applicants academic discipline.

• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicants discipline through scholarly publication presentation or exhibition.

• Demonstrate potential for external funding national impact or professional recognition.

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university in a field related to security studies (e.g. political science law military strategy criminal justice military science defense and strategic studies military history).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Requirements:

• More than 10 years of related senior leadership experience including direct supervision.

• Prior experience teaching or working in or with the U.S. military service academies and officer training.

• Military service with a rank of Lt Colonel or higher.

• Familiarity with university budgets policies rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of academic programs and graduate-level student services in public and/or international affairs.

Academic Rank:

• Knowledge of academic programs and graduate-level student services in public and/or international affairs.

• Must have a distinguished record that warrants a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

• If requested tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from The Texas A&M University System.

• Credit towards tenure will be assessed and offered at hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner.

***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via theSubmit action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

  • Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching and Research no more than 1500 words.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected resume is not an acceptable entry in the job applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Spring/Fall 2026.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

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.