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Director & Professor
School of Teacher Education
College of Education,
Health, and Human Sciences
Florida State University
Department:
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University
invites applications for a Professor and Director of the School of
Teacher Education. The College encourages applications from visionary leaders committed to education and its role in maximizing human
potential. Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Director is responsible for the overall success of the School, its students, and its
faculty and staff.
The School of Teacher Education is committed to high quality personnel preparation programs; service to the
state of Florida; and high-quality scholarly research in elementary education, early childhood education, reading/language arts, foreign and
second language education, special education, visual disabilities, science education, math education, social science education, English
education, and related areas. The School strives to provide undergraduate and graduate students with world-class training in teaching,
research and professional development. Through the guidance and mentorship of faculty, students graduate to serve as educational leaders who
will contribute to the betterment of a pluralistic, global society in the context of the state of Florida’s needs for an educated,
global-minded citizenry.
In addition to mentoring and preparing the next generation of educators, faculty engage in a diverse range
of research activities. Faculty work routinely appears in prestigious publications and is cited by peers. Furthermore, faculty receive
support from a robust Office of Research to pursue research opportunities, professional awards, and more.
The roots of FSU’s
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind
in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human
potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational
Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Department of Nutrition & Integrative
Physiology, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida
State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). The College of Education, Health,
and Human Sciences serves over 4,500 students via 187 full-time faculty and 73 full-time staff.
The University
Founded in 1851, Florida State University is a comprehensive, national, graduate-research university offering more than 280 outstanding
academic and professional degrees in top programs to over 45,000 students. Consistently ranked among the best public universities in the
nation, Florida State University provides extraordinary opportunities for undergraduate students to build a strong foundation in their
chosen fields; study abroad at the University’s overseas campuses; engage in scores of service activities; benefit from world class
library and technical facilities; participate in extensive intramural and recreational events; and interact with some of the finest students
and faculty in the nation in a distinctive, welcoming environment. The Florida State University Athletics Department sponsors 20 teams that
honor the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Collectively, these teams have won 21 team national championships, and over 100 team conference
championships, as well as numerous individual national and conference titles. The University instills the strength, skill, and character
essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and achievement.
Florida State University is located in the capital
city of Florida, Tallahassee. Tallahassee boasts a metropolitan area population of nearly 400,000 residents, making it the largest city in
the Florida Big Bend and Florida Panhandle region, and the main center for trade and agriculture in the Florida Big Bend and Southwest
Georgia regions. Over 70,000 college students make Tallahassee their home, and they enroll either at Florida State University, Florida
A&M University, or Tallahassee Community College. Known for its beautiful canopy roads, excellent K-12 schools, abundant sunshine, and
mild winters, Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor’s Mansion, and nearly 30
state agency headquarters. Tallahassee is also home to many entertainment venues, theaters, museums, parks and performing arts centers. In
2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-American City Award by the National Civic League for the second time.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for all academic programs in the School
- Lead and enhance the School’s strategic efforts for research productivity and excellence
- Lead the effort for identifying
the major priorities of the School, including the combined BS/MS pathways in teacher education, and other graduate programs (e.g., PhD and
master’s). - Align the School’s strategic planning goals with the strategic plans of the University and the College
- Manage budgetary, personnel, and other departmental resources
- Foster and maintain a supportive environment for all faculty,
staff and students in the School - Provide leadership and direction for creating a culture of transparency and open communication
within the School - Enhance the rigor and quality of research in the School, as well as the opportunities for PhD students
- Collaborate with the Director of the Florida Center for Reading Research and the Learning Systems Institute to continue developing
productive research partnerships that promote the work of faculty in the department. - Lead efforts to build relationships within and
outside the University that lead to the betterment of the College, and the well-being of the community and the region.
Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate from one of the educational disciplines found within the School, or a
closely-related field. - A record of scholarly accomplishments consistent with the rank of full professor with tenure; exceptionally
qualified candidates may also be considered for the Mack and Effie Campbell Distinguished Professorship.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in academic leadership, including budgetary oversight and management.
- Broad and diverse research knowledge and experience at Research 1 universities—to understand, guide, and communicate with faculty
working in diverse fields within various paradigms and methodologies. - Experience as a leader for faculty members’
professional development and growth. - Experience with building and maintaining relationships with K-12 and community agency field
partners and field-placement management. - Demonstrated commitment to faculty development and advancement.
Considerations:This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history
background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by
October 31, 2023.
This nine-month position includes a partial summer salary for the Director role as well as an administrative
stipend for service during the traditional academic year.
Proposed start date: July 1, 2024
Other
Information:
Contact Information:
Dr. Toby Park-Gaghan
Search Committee Chair
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an online application at http://www.jobs.fsu.edu.
Applicants are required to complete FSU’s online
application, providing all educational details and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also include contact information for three
professional references (references will not be contacted prior to notifying applicants), and a cover letter of no more than four pages that
articulates the candidate’s experience and vision for the School as related to: (1) leadership, innovation, and strategic
partnerships; (2) research; and (3) teaching.
Questions regarding the application submission system and process should be directed to
the application coordinator:
Christine Lojan, Sr. Administrative Specialist
School of Teacher Education
Equal Employment Opportunity:
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf
