Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, the Director of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships (CEPP) coordinates Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) initiatives related to P-12 field placements and partnerships. Collaborating with associate deans, chairs, program coordinators, faculty and staff across the university and with administrators and teachers in P-12 districts, the Director of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships (CEPP) provides leadership in the development, implementation and ongoing review of all policies and procedures for undergraduate and graduate field placements and partnerships. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Faculty status is commensurate with qualifications. The earned doctorate may qualify for a tenure-track position; rank dependent on experience. No earned doctorate will hold a non-tenure track Lecturer position. Specifically, the Director:

1. Oversees and directs all functions of the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships (CEPP). 
2. Oversees the coordination of all field placements.
3. Provides leadership to the Bagwell College of Education in establishing partnerships, professional development initiatives, and Professional Development Schools with P-12 schools and districts. 
4. Provides leadership in assisting the PTEU faculty and stakeholders in envisioning the nature of field experiences and the role of the Center.
5. Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation to ensure compliance with accreditation (NCATE, PSC, SACS, etc.) standards and serves as chair of the NCATE Standard 3 Team.
6. Supervises and evaluates Center for Education Placements and Partnerships personnel.
7. Manages and monitors budget operations for the Center. 
8. Evaluates, monitors, and makes recommendations on all matters relating to the effectiveness of the operations of the Center.
9. Teaches one or two credit courses or supervises field work equivalent to one or two credit courses per year.
10. Oversees development of all foundations, student teaching, and practica orientations. 
11. Oversees processes, policies and procedures regarding criminal background checks and verification of student insurance for all teacher candidates. 
12. Provides leadership in assisting the PTEU faculty and stakeholders in establishing a vision and mission for PTEU induction programs that enhance teacher capacity for practicing teachers.
13. Develops workshops on mentoring and field supervision of teacher candidates for new and part-time faculty. 
14. Serves as a full voting member of the BCOE Leadership Team.
15. Performs other services generally associated with placements, partnerships and professional development schools as assigned by the Dean or Dean’s designee.

Required Qualifications:

An advanced degree in education or a closely related field. Experience in higher education. Experience in field placements and/or developing school partnerships. Experience with teacher education professional accreditation processes and standards at the state and/or national level. Knowledge of best practices in teacher education and an interest in induction and developing professional development schools.

History of collaborative, effective leadership and consensus building in higher education and/or state agencies. A demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to work with diverse faculty, students, staff and P-12 partners to prepare teachers and leaders for diverse P-12 classrooms. History of proactive problem-solving. Ability to set goals and consistently meet deadlines, while motivating others to do the same. Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive and motivate others toward excellence in a fast-paced work environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience in P-12 schools and doctorate. Prior supervisory experience. Experience with strategic planning and managing budgets.  Knowledge of technology in business processes.

Kennesaw State University (KSU), the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia, is a doctoral granting institution. 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 290-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.

To guarantee consideration, application materials must be received by Sept 28, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Application materials should include a cover letter addressing qualifications, vita, phone numbers and addresses including email addresses of at least five professional references, and copies of degree transcripts (official graduate transcripts are required before employment at KSU). Candidates should send all materials, including transcripts, electronically to: CEPPdirector@kennesaw.edu.

For a detailed description of the university and the Bagwell College of Education, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu.

For questions about this position opening, contact the search chair, Dr. Pam B. Cole (pcole@kennesaw.edu).