Job Description:

Posting Number:

F00584P

Position Title:

Department Chair and Professor

Department:

Higher Education Adult Learning

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Higher Education, Adult Learning, and Organizational Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for the position of Professor and Department Chair.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Education, the Chair is responsible for providing innovative and entrepreneurial leadership supervising personnel, budget, and general operations of the department; facilitating the development and accomplishment of department goals; supporting faculty scholarship and advancement; assisting in the development of grants; maintaining close affiliations with area school districts/partners; and working in a collegial manner with faculty, staff, and students.


The Chair will work with the Dean to provide an innovative and entrepreneurial vision for the department to achieve world-class research excellence while continuing its tradition of high-quality programs. The Chair will enable the department to significantly increase its research funding and endowments to address national and international challenges, including fostering collaborations with industry, government groups, and with other postsecondary institutions. To ensure adequate time to engage in research, an Associate Department Chair may be identified to support many of the administrative aspects of the position.


In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.


To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:


https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Attributes:

• Is a servant-leader and inspirational colleague


• Demonstrates candor and authenticity


• Nurtures the successes of colleagues and students


• Possesses an energetic, well-grounded, success-oriented personality


• Shows initiative and self-discipline, with confidence and charisma to lead, encourage, and empower


• Is creative, innovative, market-minded, and entrepreneurial


• Builds consensus and is a team leader who seeks collective wisdom and input


• Is an effective change agent


• Possesses leadership skills and courage to make tough decisions


• Is politically astute, yet not political


• Possesses effective social skills


• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences


• Values others from varying cultural backgrounds and actively looks for opportunities to engage with and elevate marginalized voices

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills


• An established record of refereed high-impact publications, grant funding, and strong teaching commensurate with appointment as Professor with tenure


• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership/Administration; Educational Policy/Innovation; Higher Education; Mind, Brain Education; Instructional Technology; or a relevant academic discipline aligned with the College of Education


• Demonstrated commitment to varying cultural backgrounds education through leadership, scholarship, teaching, and/or service

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of administrative experience (e.g., program coordination, program development, and program approvals)


• Understanding of program assessment and accreditation processes/procedures


• Experience with the development and implementation of online programs

Department Information:

Home to approximately 1,300 students, 33 faculty, and 22 staff members, the College of Education prepares education professionals to lead North Texas in a dynamic and changing environment and contributes to the national dialogue surrounding education in the 21st Century. The College has two departments: Higher Education, Adult Learning, and Organizational Studies (
https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/current-students/departments/healos) and Teacher and Administrator Preparation (
https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/current-students/departments/teacher-and-administrator-preparation), with more than 540 graduates in 2022-2023. The College is currently one of the state's top producers of outstanding education professionals and is committed to meeting the goals of the UTA Strategic Plan 2030 (
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan).

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.


Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2025

Open Date:

09/23/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to
https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29800and submit the following materials:


Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae


• A letter of interest (not to exceed four pages)


• Contact information for three professional references

Optional Documents:

• Unofficial Transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. John Romig (
john.romig@uta.edu) and Dr. Meredith Billings (
meredith.billings@uta.edu).
For more information about UTA, please visit:
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