Logo
Fairfield University

Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation and Director

Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828


Job Description:

In order to be considered, please contact Ken McGovern from KMR Executive Search directly:

kmcgovern@kmrsearch.com

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Dean of the School of Education and Human Development, the Director of Educational Leadership is responsible for coordinating and directing all programs and activities associated with the program, including but not limited to:

Active engagement in networking, marketing, and recruiting prospective students

Supporting program applicants and facilitating selection and admissions processes

Coordinating activities to support EdD students (e.g., program orientation and matriculation meetings, dissertation writing seminars, etc.)

Serving as a primary student contact for advising, mentoring, and support

Cultivating relationships within the campus as well as the local community and beyond

Facilitating shared governance and program effectiveness efforts of the EdD program

Facilitating continuous improvement of program curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Facilitating the scheduling of courses, faculty teaching assignments, oversight of program budget and expenditures

Engaging local educational partners in continuous improvement efforts.

Coordinating program accreditation activities

Recruiting, supporting, mentoring, and facilitating the evaluation of EdD faculty and affiliate faculty

Maintaining the daily management and operation of the EdD, coordinating with other units to support operation (e.g., library, facilities, IT, etc.)

Teaching courses; chairing and serving as a member on dissertation committees

Maintaining an active research agenda, including a record of scholarly publications and presentations

Providing professionally related service to the School, University, community, and profession

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications:

Currently on Associate/Full tenured professor track

Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within and across educational institutions

At least 3 years of executive leadership experience in the public schools or in higher education

Experience with fiscal and personnel management

Record of scholarly and professional achievement sufficient to merit a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of associate or full professor in the field of educational leadership

Evidence of successful teaching, advising, and mentoring students at the graduate level

Successful experience in building relationships and working collaboratively with diverse educational partners within and across educational institutions, and the communities they serve

Experience in gift relations and formulating and chairing an advisory board

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience facilitating internal and external educational and community partners in the development and implementation of strategic plans and continuous improvement efforts

A robust record of scholarly activity with an agenda centering on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of educational leadership

Experience directing/coordinating graduate programs

Experience seeking and managing external grant funding, gifts, and securing vested partnerships for the school and program

Evidence of successful PK-20 teaching and leadership experience

Evidence of serving on and chairing dissertation committees

EDUCATIONDoctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in educational leadership or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

RANK AND COMPENSATIONAssociate or full professor rank. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. A competitive compensation package including base salary, along with a full benefits package will be offered.

APPLICATION PROCESSIn the application materials, please include:

A statement of contribution related to advancing the educational profession through leadership that centers on Ignatian values that explicitly addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion. The statement should include information on how the applicant currently or will potentially promote the above through their teaching, research, leadership.

An original letter of application addressing the responsibilities and qualifications described above

Current CV/resume

Copy of all university transcripts verifying academic record and award of the terminal degree

Three (3) professional letters of reference

In order to be considered, please contact Ken McGovern from KMR Executive Search directly:

kmcgovern@kmrsearch.com

Category:Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

#J-18808-Ljbffr