Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair - Teacher and Bilingual Education

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a member of the Texas A&M University System, is the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers a wide range of academic programs and degrees, exceptional facilities, impactful research, and substantial scholarships. The university is committed to student success, meaningful research, and community engagement, with a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships.

The University is located in Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000, home to the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are 40 miles to the northeast, and the Mexican border is 120 miles south at Brownsville or 119 miles west at Laredo.

About the role

This is a 12-month appointment for an Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education within the College of Education and Human Performance. The position combines administrative leadership (50%) with teaching (50%) in a field relevant to the department. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral coursework, engage in grant-seeking and research, provide visionary leadership, and foster collegial relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
  • Teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral courses in assigned areas.
  • Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
  • Develop course materials and maintain high instructional standards.
  • Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Research
  • Maintain an active program of scholarship through research and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Seek and secure internal and external grant funding.
  • Engage in scholarly collaborations supporting departmental and college priorities.
  • Support a culture of faculty research and scholarly productivity.
• Service and Administrative
  • Provide leadership for departmental planning, personnel, budgeting, scheduling, and operations.
  • Lead accreditation, assessment, and program review activities.
  • Liaise with the Educator Preparation Program, university units, and community stakeholders.
  • Support student recruitment, retention, and program growth.
  • Conduct faculty evaluations and provide recommendations regarding tenure, promotion, and personnel actions.
  • Mentor faculty and foster a collegial, collaborative environment.
  • Promote transparent communication, shared governance, and a collegial culture.
  • Serve on university committees and represent the department with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Teacher and Bilingual Education or a closely related field.
• Tenured Associate Professor or Professor status.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional development, and service.
• Record of academic leadership, including planning, administration, personnel supervision, and budget oversight.
• Successful experience with accreditation and program reviews.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to educator preparation and serving diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years managing budgets and supervising personnel.
• Experience with fundraising and advancement initiatives.
• Experience with Educator Preparation Programs.
• Graduate teaching experience.
• Minimum five years of PreK–12 teaching experience.
• Experience with curriculum revision, culturally responsive pedagogy, technology-enhanced learning, and grant writing.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation, assessment, budgeting, and higher education administration.
• Ability to mentor faculty and build collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to travel between Kingsville and the Rio Grande Valley as needed.

Benefits

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Insurance
  • Medical: $0–$30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered for Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, or Employee and Family.
  • Dental & Vision.
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, and Day Care Spending Account.
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: Enriching health and wellness programming.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
• Tuition Benefits
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Book scholarships.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Retirement
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position.
  • Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Employee Leave
  • 8+ hours of vacation per month.
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month.
  • 8 hours of paid Birthday leave.
  • 12–15 paid holidays per year.

Texas A&M University–Kingsville upholds Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which guide its strategic plan. Employees engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) and embody the Caring Campus mindset to foster student engagement and a positive work environment.

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University–Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required, consult with private immigration counsel at the individual’s expense. Additionally, a moratorium on new H-1B petitions issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, may affect the university’s ability to employ candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

This position is security-sensitive and requires export-control authorization prior to employment. Compliance with state and federal laws, as well as Texas A&M University System policies, is mandatory. The ability to perform essential duties, including travel to meetings and partner sites, is required.