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.

The Secondary and Middle Grades Department offers an undergraduate program in Middle Grades Education and graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A.T., Ed.S., Ed.D.) in various middle and secondary area concentrations. Service courses are also offered to support secondary, elementary, PK-12, and programs. The department faculty are committed to the collaborative development of expertise in teaching and learning. We believe programs for adolescents should be developed and implemented with input from various constituencies, integrate strong academic preparation grounded in a liberal arts tradition as well as the discipline studies, and include pedagogical studies while providing diverse, school-based, clinical experiences. Such programs foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of professional learning facilitators who design and implement integrated instructional programs for learners that are developmentally and culturally responsive.

The Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education invites nominations and applications for a twelve-month administrative, tenure-track faculty position (associate or professor rank) with a negotiable starting date that may be as early as July 2010.

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY AND MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION
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. The Secondary and Middle Grades Department offers an undergraduate program in Middle Grades Education and graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A.T., Ed.S., Ed.D.) in various middle and secondary area concentrations. Service courses are also offered to support secondary, elementary, PK-12, and programs. The department faculty are committed to the collaborative development of expertise in teaching and learning. We believe programs for adolescents should be developed and implemented with input from various constituencies, integrate strong academic preparation grounded in a liberal arts tradition as well as the discipline studies, and include pedagogical studies while providing diverse, school-based, clinical experiences. Such programs foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of professional learning facilitators who design and implement integrated instructional programs for learners that are developmentally and culturally responsive. The Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education invites nominations and applications for a twelve-month administrative, tenure-track faculty position (associate or professor rank) with a negotiable starting date that may be as early as July 2010.
Position Qualifications 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 Secondary and Middle Grades Education 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. Typically, the chair teaches two classes per year. The position is a 12-month appointment, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications Doctorate in Education or a closely related field. Credentials appropriate to hold academic rank of associate professor or professor at Kennesaw State University. Please refer to department, college, and university promotion and tenure guidelines at: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/facultytenure.html. Record of progressively more responsible leadership positions in higher education. Sustained record of teaching, scholarship and service, and ability to support 21st century learning through technology and innovative practice. Credentials to teach courses in the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education. Ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, students, administrators, and staff to prepare teachers and leaders for diverse PK-12 classrooms. Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Teaching experience in grades 4-12. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a department chair. Experience in managing budgets, supervising personnel, and scheduling classes. Experience with strategic planning, curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation. Expertise in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and in sustaining effective communities of practice among diverse faculty. Experience with grant procurement. At least three years of teaching at middle grades or secondary levels.
Application Procedure	All materials must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF documents to SMGEChai@kennesaw.edu on or before January 4, 2010 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 be former or current supervisors. 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. Charles E. Bowen, Search Committee Chair. E-mail: cbowen@kennesaw.edu Telephone: 770 423-6489