Associate Professor of Research Methodology & Doctoral Program Coordinator

About Tamus

Prairie View A&M University invites applications to apply for the position of tenured, Associate Professor of Research Methodology, and Doctoral Program Coordinator within the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling (ELAC).

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach graduate research courses in the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership, contributing to the preparation of educational leaders who will become scholar practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in educational research methods, qualitative and quantitative research design, data analysis, and program evaluation for doctoral students.
• Deliver instruction at multiple locations including the Prairie View campus, Northwest Houston Center, and/or online platforms.
• Develop and maintain current, engaging course materials that reflect best practices in educational research.
• Mentor doctoral students in their dissertation research and scholarly development.
• Facilitate mini-mester courses designed for accelerated learning experiences.
• Engage in scholarly research and publication in educational leadership and research methodology.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues on research projects and grant proposals.
• Present research findings at professional conferences and meetings.
• Serve on departmental and college committees as assigned.
• Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise doctoral students on academic and professional matters.
• Maintain active involvement in professional organizations related to educational research and leadership.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts for the doctoral program.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Educational Research, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching graduate-level courses in educational research methods or related areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
• Record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals, grant procurement, and/or sponsored programs.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating doctoral level degree programs.