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Location Beaumont, TX

Job Type Full-Time Staff

Job Number 202500161

Home Org Center-Advances in Study Port Mgmt

Opening Date 04/27/2026

Closing Date 5/4/2026 8:00 AM Central

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary

This is a 12–month staff position (Associate Professor or Professor).

Reporting directory to the Associate Provost for Academic & Research Administration, the Executive Director will be expected to lead the Center for Advances in Port Management in prioritizing and developing a vigorous externally funded port management and maritime sciences research agenda.

The Executive Director will be expected to oversee the development of outreach educational programs and technical assistance services focused on port management and operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership for the Center for Advances in Port Management:
• Develop Center’s mission and vision
• Lead stakeholder engagement and networking
• Develop strong partnerships with the port management industry
• Work collaboratively with university faculty, staff, and administration to prioritize, administer, and lead a vigorous, nationally-recognized port management/operations and maritime sciences research agenda
• Work collaboratively with university faculty, staff, and administration to prioritize, develop, administer, and lead targeted workshops and outreach education programs
• Manage the Center’s budget
• Successfully represent and market the accomplishments of the Center
• Teaching:
• Develop curriculum and provide instruction for graduate-level classes (1 course per AY)
• Research and service:
• Prioritize, administer, and lead an independent high-impact research agenda in port management and operations while contributing to department, college, and university service activities.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate from an accredited university in engineering, business, social sciences, or a related field.
+ The qualified candidate will have an established record of scholarly publication, a successful record of external funding, an active research agenda, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching as reflected in course evaluation data.

Desired Qualifications:

+ The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams, a strong research record, and success in obtaining funding from government and industry sponsors.
+ The successful candidate also is expected to mentor graduate students, aiding them toward achieving their ultimate career goals and guiding them toward raising external funds to support their own research.
+ Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience, including budgetary oversight.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

+ The successful candidate should have broad knowledge of the nation’s ports to pursue active research in areas related to port management and operations and the maritime sciences.
+ The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to graduate education, have management and operational experience, and possess interpersonal and relationship-building skills to help Lamar University realize its strategic goals.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings. Able to function at a desk with a computer and telephone.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.