Associate ProfessorProfessor and Department Head (Curriculum & Instruction)

Agency

Department

The Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction will represent and advocate for faculty and students and the academic programs they serve. The Department Head will manage departmental personnel and budget and resources as well as oversee program reviews and evaluation of faculty and staff. The Department Head will provide leadership in the University state and region and promote excellence in curriculum and instruction for both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department Head will demonstrate commitment to the success and well-being of faculty students and staff.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Provides and implements a leadership vision (i.e. research teaching and service) for the department within the context of the university strategic plan.

• Develops implements and evaluates policies procedures and programs affecting faculty and student outcomes.

• Manages course assignments and/or fiscal affairs of the department consistent with the college and university expectations.

• Generates grant and/or research opportunities for faculty and students within the department as well as understand and can demonstrate data-driven decisions.

• Expands and/or supports the growth of current academic degree for undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Enhances recruitment retention and accreditation efforts as well as the research and/or grant portfolio of the department College and university.

• Builds upon and/or cultivates new relationships with internal and external partners as well as constituents served.

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses to students.

Required Education and Experience:

• Earned doctorate degree or terminal degree in an area offered by the department or a related discipline.

• Be tenure-eligible at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor upon arrival.

• Experience in K-12 teaching and administration in higher education or related educational context.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the demonstrated leadership experiences and the ability to adapt and respond quickly to the changing needs of the department College and university.

• Must have a working knowledge of handling hiring matters and fiscal budgets.

• Must have a leadership vision to enhance faculty research and teaching programs.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction or related area from an accredited university.

• Have experience in a Research I and/or Research II institution (i.e. faculty or administrative positions).

• A minimum of three years of teaching or administrative experience in K-12 schools higher education or related educational contexts.

• Experience with national (i.e. NCATE/CAEP CACREP) and/or state accreditation (i.e. TEA) institutional effectiveness or related program review processes.

• Excellent written oral and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegial with students staff and faculty.

• Experience evaluating mentoring and managing faculty staff and students.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.