Jacksonville State University Looking for Department Head, Teacher Education at Jacksonville, AL Full Time

Jacksonville State University

Department Head, Teacher Education

Jacksonville State
University’s College of Education and Professional Studies is seeking to hire a scholar for an associate or full professor who also serves
as the department head for Teacher Education.

The College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University
invites applications for the position of Department Head, Teacher Education. The Department Head will be expected to bring effective and
efficient operation to the department, and support the overall success of its faculty, staff, and students. Serving as the chief academic
officer for the department, the Department Head will manage daily and long-range academic, programmatic, managerial, and fiscal
responsibilities. They will also work with the Dean in developing and advancing the vision, mission, and goals for the college.

This
position requires the following:

• An earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades
  Education, Secondary Education, Reading, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related fields.
• A minimum of one (1) year
  administrative experience such as department head, assistant department, director, assistant director, program leader/coordinator, or
  similar responsibility.
• The successful candidate will also have accomplishments sufficient to meet requirements of the rank of
  Associate Professor or Professor at JSU in teaching, service, and scholarly publications.

Preference may be given to
applicants who possess the following:

• Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with P-12 schools.
• History
  of obtaining and managing external funding.
• Success with diverse student and faculty/staff recruitment initiatives.
• Experience teaching and supporting research in doctoral-level programs.

Applicants will be required to submit a cover
letter, resume or CV, teaching philosophy and unofficial transcripts to complete their application.

This position has an anticipated
start date of January 2, 2024.

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in
Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student
population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more
than 9,600 students representing 61 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a
responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly
educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service
activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this
Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically JSU offers
101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor’s, master’s, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in
a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered. 
The University features seven colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education and Professional
Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Science and Mathematics and Library. Most academic programs have
discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

Clery Notice:
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provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three
calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf

Equal
Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.