Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia. Over 22,300 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 bachelors, masters, educational specialists, 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 received an $8.9 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The BCOE 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.

Housed in the Bagwell College, the 14 full-time faculty members in the Department of Educational Leadership teach in the department’s master’s and specialist’s degree programs in educational leadership and in the specialist and doctoral degree programs in instructional technology. Additionally, the department has a pending master’s degree in instructional technology and is developing a doctorate in educational leadership. The department’s educational leadership programs were comprehensively redesigned in 2008 as a part of a state initiative to align with national research on the preparation of effective school leaders, with the goal of becoming a regionally premier practitioner preparation program.

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Position Title:	Department Chair
Description:	Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia. Over 22,300 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 bachelors, masters, educational specialists, 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 received an $8.9 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The BCOE 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. Housed in the Bagwell College, the 14 full-time faculty members in the Department of Educational Leadership teach in the department’s master’s and specialist’s degree programs in educational leadership and in the specialist and doctoral degree programs in instructional technology. Additionally, the department has a pending master’s degree in instructional technology and is developing a doctorate in educational leadership. The department’s educational leadership programs were comprehensively redesigned in 2008 as a part of a state initiative to align with national research on the preparation of effective school leaders, with the goal of becoming a regionally premier practitioner preparation program.
Position Qualitifactions Responsibilities:	Position Description Reporting to the Dean of the Bagwell College of Education, the chair serves as the academic and administrative leader of the Department of Educational Leadership and is the department representative in all official communications. The chair is expected to collaborate with faculty across the college and with other campus units, school districts, and external agencies. Teaching two classes per year is an expectation. The position is a 12-month appointment, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications Earned doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field. Credentials appropriate to hold academic rank of associate professor or professor at Kennesaw State University. Record of leadership positions in higher education. Sustained record of teaching, scholarship and service, and ability to support digital age learning through technology and innovative practice. Credentials to teach courses in the Department of Educational Leadership. Ability to work with diverse faculty, students, and staff to prepare teachers and leaders for diverse P-12 classrooms. Effective organizational, interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills. Leadership experience in P-12 schools. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a department chair in higher education. Experience in managing budgets, supervising and evaluating faculty and staff, and scheduling classes. Experience with strategic planning, curriculum development, program assessment, developing partnerships with P-12 education, and accreditation. Experience with grant procurement. Willingness and ability to work with international partnerships and students.
Application Procedure:	All materials must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF documents to EDLChair@kennesaw.edu on or before January 4, 2010 to guarantee consideration. A complete application consists of (1) a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five or more professional references, at least three of whom should be former or current supervisors; and a copy of transcripts of all college and university coursework. Hard copies of official transcripts will be required for candidates invited for a campus interview. Other documentation may be requested. 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. Date Position Available: July 1, 2010
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. Jim Cope, Search Committee Chair. E-mail: jcope@kennesaw.edu Telephone: 770-499-3626