Department Head​/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

Location: Grambling

Salary : $88,000.00 - $93,429.74 Annually
Location : Grambling
Job Type: Full-Time Unclassified
Job Number:
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: COE
- Curriculum & Instruction
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

The Department Chair of Curriculum & Instruction and Developmental and Higher Education Studies in the College of Education provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for academic programs. This 12-month administrative role is responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring program excellence, and fostering innovation, inclusiveness, and student success. The Chair oversees accreditation compliance (CAEP), supports data-driven decision-making, guides student advisement and Praxis preparation, and promotes leadership field experiences.

The position requires a collaborative leader committed to advancing educational quality and preparing future educators and leaders.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise faculty and staff in the department
• Teach Undergraduate and Graduate Classes including participation on thesis/doctoral committees.
• Manage departmental budget, manage courses/curriculum, faculty loads, implement policies, and lead recruitment and retention efforts
• Develop strategic plans for department, promote a positive environment for stimulating teaching, research, and service (to include curriculum design and development efforts)

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field.
• Successful university graduate teaching, advising, and research experience, that may include doctoral students.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience directing doctoral dissertations or serving on thesis and/or dissertation committees.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage faculty, students, and stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Proven leadership experience in an academic or educational setting (K-12 and Higher Education).
• Demonstrated expertise in online education, including LMS platforms and instructional technologies.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, student outcomes assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience with CAEP accreditation processes and leading accreditation reviews.
• Knowledge of Praxis exam requirements, and experience in preparing students for certification.
• Commitment to PSEL-aligned leadership practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational leadership.
• Experience in recruiting and retaining students.
• Expertise in curriculum development, program assessment, and online learning innovations.
• Record of active and recent scholarly activities, including publications, grants, and external funding

Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin January 7, 2026 and continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer
We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.
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Do you possess earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have successful university graduate teaching, advising, and research experience, that may include doctoral students?

• Yes
• No

Required Question