Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia. Over 21,400 commuter and residential students, including more than 1,700 from 136 countries, pursue degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through seven colleges. The university’s dedication to fostering excellence in public service brought it recognition from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of the nation’s top publicly engaged universities. The American Council on Education selected KSU as one of eight institutions in the country for a study called “Global Learning for All.” KSU’s First-Year Experience has been named a “Program to Look For.”  Most recently, Kennesaw State was recognized as one of 40 institutions that have made the most promising and innovative changes. U.S. News and World Report placed KSU among the 70 “Up-and-Coming” institutions nationally. The university’s 328-acre campus is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta in Kennesaw, Georgia, a perennial contender on Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” and “Best Places to Retire” lists.

The Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) is one of the largest and strongest teacher preparation units in the University System of Georgia offering bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctor of education degree programs. It is also one of Georgia’s largest leadership preparation programs. All educator preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission (PSC). As a member of the Renaissance Group, BCOE continues its advancement toward meeting the challenges of national and state reforms for teacher education as well as program expansion. The college houses an Educational Technology Center that provides professional learning, consulting, and service for Georgia educators in 11 school systems within metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

KSU’s conceptual framework for educator preparation is the Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. This collaboration, including service and support units, is carried out both through the college’s four academic departments (Educational Leadership, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education, and Secondary and Middle Grades Education) and in conjunction with other members of KSU’s Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU). PTEU, the university’s umbrella organization for preparing educators, includes twelve departments from five colleges all of which collaborate on the design, delivery, approval, and accreditation of all educator preparation programs. The PTEU serves as a model of university-wide responsibility for teacher education; field-based collaboration with practicing professionals and partner schools; infusion of technology for enhanced teaching and learning; and best practices for the inclusion of English learners and students with disabilities.

The Department of Educational Leadership invites nominations and applications for an open-rank, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position (which is pending budget approval) in Educational Leadership.

Position Description

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, this faculty member of Educational Leadership will teach and advise students enrolled in an M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership and/or an Ed.S./Ed.D. program in Leadership for Learning with a concentration in Educational Leadership.  These programs prepare aspiring school leaders for PK-12 settings.  The successful candidate will be expected to engage in performance-based teaching and field-based practice.  

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or in a closely related field. If doctorate is not completed by August, 2009 position will be that of a Lecturer.
• Demonstrated research capabilities through a record of scholarly publications and presentations commensurate with rank sought.  Please refer to department, college, and university promotion and tenure guidelines at:  http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/facultytenture.html.
• Ability to work as a team with colleagues at the university.
• Skills necessary to collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and students in local school districts. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a PK-12 school administrative or leadership position.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Service on or chairing doctoral committees.
• Success in designing and delivering online courses. 

All materials must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF documents to EDLEdLdr@kennesaw.edu on or before January 2, 2009 to guarantee consideration. A complete application will include a letter expressing interest and addressing qualifications for the position; copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment at KSU); a curriculum vita; names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five or more professional references, at least three of which should relate to the applicant's current position - or, if not currently employed, most recent professional assignment.
For a detailed description of the university, college, and department, please visit KSU’s website at www.kennesaw.edu.

The search will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Mike Dishman.  E-mail: mdishma2@kennesaw.edu  Telephone: 770 423-6888