North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
Department Chair Elementary & Early Childhood Education
North American Reggio Emilia Alliance, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156
Department Chair Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Location:
Kennesaw State UniversityBagwell College of EducationKennesaw, GAStart Date: July 1, 2024Description, Responsibilities, & Duties
Kennesaw State University seeks a highly accomplished scholar and strategic leader to serve as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education in the Bagwell College of Education beginning July 1, 2024. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position.The EECE Department is the home of nationally recognized scholars and is a leader in innovative research regarding Birth through Fifth-grade educator preparation. Our nationally recognized in-person and virtual undergraduate and graduate education programs have approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, with over 60 full-time and part-time faculty members. We seek applicants who will contribute to the robust and vibrant atmosphere in the department.As a key member of the College’s administrative leadership team, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Cultivate excellence of the Department’s academic programs and provide visionary leadership in developing innovative research, educational initiatives, and accreditation.Lead, manage, and advocate for a growing department comprised of a dedicated faculty and staff promoting student success, with respect to the mission and expectations of the department, college, and university.Support, sustain, and expand the scholarly excellence of the department, and endeavor to be the leading program in the country.Collaborate with the EECE faculty and partners, to design, execute, and align the department’s strategic plan to that of the college and campus strategic plans.Demonstrate effective and innovative leadership practices, including a commitment to shared governance.Evaluate faculty and staff performance according to departmental and university guidelines.Oversee the fiscal management of department resources.Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications Include:An earned doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or closely related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education in the Bagwell College of Education at KSU.Demonstrated record of effective teaching, supervision, and mentoring; research and creative activity; and professional service.Evidence of building and sustaining a positive and supportive workplace culture and climate.Leadership experience in higher education, including evidence of organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.Experience as a Birth – 12th grade educator.Preferred Qualifications Include:Prior experience as a department chair or equivalent leadership, including strategic planning, managing budgets, and supervising personnel.Record of advocating for students, faculty, and staff.Expertise in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and in sustaining effective communities of practice.Experience with shared governance.Experience with undergraduate and graduate program development and recruitment.Experience with multiple modes of instructional delivery.Experience acquiring external funding and supporting research initiatives.Evidence of understanding the complexities of P-12 education and teacher education.Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain partnerships with Birth – 12th grade schools.Experience in using evidence-based research and best practices to design innovative solutions for enduring challenges in teacher preparation.Record of involvement in professional organizations at the state, regional, and national/international levels.Experience with program assessment and accreditation.Application Procedures
For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit
https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php . Search for Job ID 266791.Contact Info
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Location:
Kennesaw State UniversityBagwell College of EducationKennesaw, GAStart Date: July 1, 2024Description, Responsibilities, & Duties
Kennesaw State University seeks a highly accomplished scholar and strategic leader to serve as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education in the Bagwell College of Education beginning July 1, 2024. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position.The EECE Department is the home of nationally recognized scholars and is a leader in innovative research regarding Birth through Fifth-grade educator preparation. Our nationally recognized in-person and virtual undergraduate and graduate education programs have approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, with over 60 full-time and part-time faculty members. We seek applicants who will contribute to the robust and vibrant atmosphere in the department.As a key member of the College’s administrative leadership team, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Cultivate excellence of the Department’s academic programs and provide visionary leadership in developing innovative research, educational initiatives, and accreditation.Lead, manage, and advocate for a growing department comprised of a dedicated faculty and staff promoting student success, with respect to the mission and expectations of the department, college, and university.Support, sustain, and expand the scholarly excellence of the department, and endeavor to be the leading program in the country.Collaborate with the EECE faculty and partners, to design, execute, and align the department’s strategic plan to that of the college and campus strategic plans.Demonstrate effective and innovative leadership practices, including a commitment to shared governance.Evaluate faculty and staff performance according to departmental and university guidelines.Oversee the fiscal management of department resources.Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications Include:An earned doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or closely related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education in the Bagwell College of Education at KSU.Demonstrated record of effective teaching, supervision, and mentoring; research and creative activity; and professional service.Evidence of building and sustaining a positive and supportive workplace culture and climate.Leadership experience in higher education, including evidence of organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.Experience as a Birth – 12th grade educator.Preferred Qualifications Include:Prior experience as a department chair or equivalent leadership, including strategic planning, managing budgets, and supervising personnel.Record of advocating for students, faculty, and staff.Expertise in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and in sustaining effective communities of practice.Experience with shared governance.Experience with undergraduate and graduate program development and recruitment.Experience with multiple modes of instructional delivery.Experience acquiring external funding and supporting research initiatives.Evidence of understanding the complexities of P-12 education and teacher education.Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain partnerships with Birth – 12th grade schools.Experience in using evidence-based research and best practices to design innovative solutions for enduring challenges in teacher preparation.Record of involvement in professional organizations at the state, regional, and national/international levels.Experience with program assessment and accreditation.Application Procedures
For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit
https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php . Search for Job ID 266791.Contact Info
Your support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood. Together, we are empowering exceptional education.
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