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The College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University invites applications for the position of Department Head, Teacher Education. The Department Head will be expected to bring effective and efficient operation to the department, and support the overall success of its faculty, staff, and students.
Serving as the chief academic officer for the department, the Department Head will manage daily and long-range academic, programmatic, managerial, and fiscal responsibilities. They will also work with the Dean in developing and advancing the vision, mission, and goals for the college. This position requires the following: An earned doctorate in
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, Reading, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related fields.
A minimum of one (1) year administrative experience such as department head, assistant department, director, assistant director, program leader/coordinator, or similar responsibility. The successful candidate will also have accomplishments sufficient to meet requirements of the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at JSU in teaching, service, and scholarly publications. Preference may be given to applicants who possess the following: Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with P-12 schools. History of
obtaining and managing external funding. Success with diverse student and faculty/staff recruitment initiatives.
Experience teaching and supporting research in doctoral-level programs. Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume or CV, teaching philosophy and unofficial transcripts to complete their application. This position has an anticipated start date of January 2, 2024. Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student population. Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more than 9,600 students representing 61 countries.
As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically JSU offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features seven colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Science and Mathematics and Library.
Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence. Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, www. clerycenter. org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: www. jsu. edu/police/docs/Clery Annual Report.
pdf Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Advertised: Jul 27 2023 Central Daylight Time Applications close: For more details: jobs-search. org/department-head_jacksonville-c424296/department-head-teacher-education-jacksonville_i1969554839
