Angelo State University Looking for Associate/Full Professor and Department Chair at San Angelo, TX Full Time

Position Number: 999141

Department: College of Education

Salary: $59,809-$69,809 (includes department chair stipend)

Job Summary/Description

The Department of Teacher Education is seeking applicants for the position of Department Chair.

The Department Chair provides exemplary leadership of the department by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to administer and direct the department’s developmental, financial, operational, and personnel elements in a manner that is reflective of the Core Values of Angelo State University and the mission of the College of Education.

The College of Education creates diverse and inclusive learning environments that:

• cultivate interconnectedness;
• transform teaching and learning;
• inspire curiosity and critical thinking;
• restore esteem to the practice and profession of education; and,
• model Angelo State University’s Core Values.

Typical Duties/Job Duties

• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets for operations, personnel, contracts, and sponsored projects.
• Serve as the instructional leader of the department in a professional manner in all activities.
• Participate in official university functions as required by the President, Provost, or Dean (e.g., commencement, convocation, faculty in-service, etc.).
• Participate in scholarly and service activities appropriate to your discipline and position.
• Serve as a liaison with state, federal, and national agencies (e.g., Texas Education Agency, Board of Regents, etc.) for matters related to teacher preparation.
• Provide leadership for all departmental programs and ensure that curriculum, instruction, assessment (collection and interpretation of data for state and national accreditation standards) and research are innovative, of the highest quality, and aligned with college and university strategic plans.
• Serve on college and university committees, as appropriate to the position.
• Acknowledge and comply with federal and state laws and Angelo State University regulations, policies, and practices.
• Oversee departmental administrative processes such as staffing courses, maintaining departmental budget, supervising departmental staff, class schedule build, and the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Maintain a collegial relationship with peers and colleagues throughout the college and university.
• Promote ongoing faculty development and engage in productive evaluation of faculty.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive, student-oriented, and caring academic atmosphere.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy.
• Teach and advise students in a manner that promotes academic excellence and well-being.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience instructing and designing face-to-face and online courses.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience with and knowledge of policies and practices related to state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in budget and personnel management.
• Experience with strategic planning, aligned with institutional effectiveness and accountability
• Experience mentoring new and developing faculty members
• Experience with effective and rigorous preparation approaches, including but not limited to yearlong clinical residencies, quality observation and coaching cycles, mentor and candidate co-teaching structures, practice-based coursework, and district/educator preparation governance processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Education (e.g., teaching, leadership, etc.) or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Record of teaching, scholarship, and service that would merit appointment and subsequent tenure as an associate or full professor.
• Experience (minimum, 2 years) in a leadership role aligned with academic administration, including program director, associate/assistant department chair/head, department chair/head, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching/administration in a PK-12 public school (last five years).
• Posses a working knowledge of Texas Administrative Code and Texas agencies that govern teacher preparation (THECB & TEA).
• Evidence of success in outreach initiatives/activities with entities external to the university.
• Scholarship or training that demonstrates an understanding of effective online courses and instruction
• Willingness to explore and engage in creative and innovative approaches to teacher preparation.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing.

EEO Statement

Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at [email protected].

Remote

No

Posting Number: F232P

Desired Start Date: 07/10/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, detailed vitae, leadership statement, research statement including two samples of recent research endeavors, graduate transcripts, and names and contact information of at least three references.