Associate Professor/Director of the Graduate Studies Department-Dreeben School of Education Fall 2027

Position Title Associate Professor/Director of the Graduate Studies Department-Dreeben School of

Education

• Fall 2027

• Academic Year

• 2027-2028

• UIW Mission

• University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

• Position Summary

• The Graduate Studies Department within the Dreeben School of Education invites full-time faculty candidates for Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Director of the Graduate Studies Department in the Dreeben School of Education beginning fall 2027. Full Time Faculty/Directors are expected to teach three courses/dissertations in the fall semester and three courses/dissertations in the spring semester. The position includes supervising students in the Ph.D. program.

• In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.

Benefits

• UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Essential Functions

• Direct the operations and programming of the Graduate Studies Department.

• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.

• Prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi.

• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive masters and doctoral course, research course, and core graduate studies course lectures in organizational leadership and other relevant areas which align with curriculum goals.

• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.

• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.

• Advise and mentor graduate students; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.

• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.

• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.

• Serve on and/or chair dissertation committees; serve on university and school committees.

• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

• Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Leadership, strategic decision-making, and communication skills necessary to guide the Graduate Studies Department.

• Strong knowledge in quantitative research design and methods.

• Effective instructional delivery with capacity to teach a variety of courses in the doctoral program and guide dissertations.

• Proficiency in use of instructional technology.

• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.

• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.

• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

• Required Education

• Doctoral Degree in Education, Research, Leadership or other relevant discipline.

• Required Work Experience

• Five (5) years of teaching experience in respective discipline in a college or university setting.

• Two (2) years of leadership experience in organizations

• Two (2) years of experience directing research.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chair or director in higher education.

• Experience integrating instructional technology and diversity into teaching and student learning.

• Extensive expertise in Quantitative Research.

• Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

• N/A.

• Work Hours

• Typical for full-time faculty.

• Physical Demands

• Typical for faculty in this discipline.

• Posting Details

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• UN1059PO

• Number of Vacancies

• 1

• Job Type

• Full Time

• Job Category

• Faculty

• Desired Start Date

• 08/01/2027

• Multi-Hire Pool

• No

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Reports to

• Denise Staudt

Salary

$80,000 Annualized

Open Date 09/28/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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• * Do you have a Doctoral Degree in Education, Research, Leadership or other relevant discipline?
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• Yes

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How many years of experience do you have directing research?

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