Gannon University Looking for Director of the School of Education at Erie, PA Full Time

Job Description:
The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Gannon University invites
applications for a 12-month Director of the School of Education to begin in July 2024. The School of Education houses five undergraduate
majors, two master’s degree programs, and six graduate certificates, all approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The
successful candidate will be a dynamic and proactive leader of the school, responsible for supervision of faculty and staff, fiscal
management, program assessment and curricular development aligned with PDE standards, oversight of field placements, student recruitment and
retention initiatives, and development and maintenance of relationships with area schools. In addition, the director is expected to be
actively engaged in the life of the university, and to work collaboratively with faculty across the colleges. The director teaches courses
in their area of specialization, with administrative release time from teaching to support the obligations of the director role. Rank and
salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

The successful candidate will advise students and prepare
them intellectually, professionally and personally, and if hired into the tenure track, will be expected to engage in scholarly activities
in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon.
Requirements include an earned doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in Education (completed by time of appointment), administrative
experience in K-12 and/or higher education, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Expertise in workflow automation and knowledge of the
Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education Standards established by PDE are also desirable. Candidates must be able to support and promote
the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education
traditions.

Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and
service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and
professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience
that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Gannon is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania,
along the shores of Lake Erie and close to businesses, organizations and government agencies that are active partners in experiential
education. Erie is a major tourist destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal activities, professional sports teams, a
professional symphony, multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo
are within a two-hour drive.

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of
underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.

Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV,
evidence of excellence in teaching, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/. Review of applications will
begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the
institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.

Employment Status: Full-Time