Assistant Professor in Education, Leadership Program (Tenure -Track) and Director of Principal

*Instructions to applicants:*Submit letter of interest, resume, transcripts, contact information for three references, and completed Sul Ross Faculty Application via the Sul Ross State University career portal at
* Job Title:*Assistant Professor in Education, Leadership Program (Tenure -Track) and Director of Principal Preparation and Outreach Programs
*Location:*Alpine, Del Rio, Uvalde, or Eagle Pass
*Department:*College of Education
*Job No.:*Position# DIRPRP
*Posting Date:*03/10/2025
*Until Filled:*Yes
*Appointment Date:*06/01/2025
*Salary:*Commensurate with education and experience
*Required:**Required:*
The ideal candidate must possess an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or a closely related field from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching graduate level courses, and service. Experience as a practicing educational leader, serving as a principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong work ethic, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; a great disposition; and superior working relations with students, peers, administrators, and others. Experience in teaching courses through Blackboard and web-course development is strongly desired; preference will be given to candidates with online course design experience and the ability to lead a remote team.
*Primary Responsibilities:*Must have the ability to teach a broad range of graduate level Education courses as well as courses in the specialty area of Educational Leadership. Responsibilities include teaching, supervision of practicum and/or internship students, and active participation in departmental and university activities-. Teaching assignments are web­ based. The director must be approachable, available, and totally committed to the vision of building a sustaining a principal pipeline for the K-12 partners by effectively recruiting and training quality principal candidates. This position is heavily focused on recruitment of school district partners, and the ability to easily build connections with district leaders is essential. Because the partnership director must juggle the calendars and event planning for multiple K-12 partners, the most essential managerial skills include sophisticated time management, organizational skills and commitment to travel as needed.

This position is security sensitive.
*Other Information:*Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

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*About SRSU:*Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas ([ is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to three hours' driving distance from Alpine.
In addition to the Alpine campus, Sul Ross International serves the Middle Rio Grande Region with campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, offering undergraduate and graduate programs that meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed student population. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings through our website ([