The American School Foundation, A.C., in Mexico City
3 division head openings include:
Middle School
Lower School
Early Childhood Center
Faculty openings include:
UPPER SCHOOL
1 Video journalism & graphic design
1 IB math & honors pre-calculus
1 Chemistry
1 Pre-calculus & Physics combination
LOWER SCHOOL
1 Librarian
3 Fifth grade
2 Fourth grade
1 Third grade
1 Second grade
2 First grade
Job descriptions and the teacher profile can be found on the Employment webpage, www.asf.edu.mx/employment
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Atlantic Cape Community College
http://www.atlantic.edu/hr/jobDetail.php?job=169
Director of Major Gifts, Continuing Education and Resource Development
Posted: November 15, 2007
Salary: $63,673
Duties:
- Reports to the Dean, Continuing Education and Resource Development;
- Provides management of college and ACCC Foundation major gift campaigns including capital campaigns, planned giving and annual and event major gift strategies;
- Supports ACCC and ACCC Foundation volunteers in campaign activities;
- Maintains the major gift campaign office, recruits, trains and supervises campaign staff and volunteers;
- Supervises Senior Manager, Resource Development and all database operations, including donor prospect research, cultivation and acknowledgement systems;
- Provides strong, experienced leadership to all major gift campaign committees to ensure their effectiveness and timely outcomes;
- Manages all professional service contracts, including campaign counsel, donor prospecting and campaign messaging services;
- Oversees design and preparation of major gift campaign materials, events and recognition programs;
- Oversees major gift campaign strategic planning, budgeting program development and solicitation with key volunteers, college president, and the dean;
- Provides ongoing direction to campaign solicitation teams to ensure timely implementation of donor solicitation plans;
- Prepares administrative and management reports for major gifts and planned giving activity; implements Blueprint 2020 capital campaign;
- Develops a portfolio of prospects (50-75) and maintains active efforts to evaluate prospects identified through field work, screening and research and strengthens relationships;
- Cultivates, solicits and stewards prospects and donors capable of major gifts;
- Develops specific customized cultivation and solicitation strategies for individual, corporation and foundation prospects matching prospects’ interests with ACCC needs and strategic goals;
- Develops personalized stewardship plans for top 25-50 current donors with high capability for new gifts;
- Provides oversight for quantity and quality of research materials produced, particularly bios, profiles, ratings and briefing materials;
- And related duties.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of academic and significant fund development training and experience. Higher education or nonprofit experience managing and implementing complex fundraising programs with a demonstrated history of securing major gifts of $25,000 and up. Strong computer literacy and communication skills. Note : This position shall be housed at the Cape May County Campus with travel expectations throughout the region and beyond. Scheduling shall routinely include evenings and weekends, dependent upon major gift initiatives.
More information : www.atlantic.edu , Dean of Labor Relations: Dr. Joseph Rossi, rossi@atlantic.edu
Candidates should send a letter and resume and copies of college transcripts to the Human Resources Department, ACCC, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Email to rossi@atlantic.edu.
Bloomberg University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education
Position Announcement
Affirmative Action #: 74-7-181
Date of Notice: February, 2008
Job Title/Rank: One full-time, tenure track faculty position (Instructor/Assistant Professor) in the Graduate Reading Program
(Department of Exceptionality Programs).
Qualifying Experience/Education: The position requires an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. with an emphasis in reading/literacy education. This search will consider applicants who are ABD, with a Master’s Degree in Reading including certification as a reading specialist, who will complete the doctoral degree within 1 year of hire, but may give preference to candidates with an earned doctorate. The position also requires three years of K-12 teaching experience. It is preferred that candidates also have experience or training in supervision of field experiences and/or work in a reading center; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, evidence of participation in professional literacy associations, effective teaching, and potential for scholarly productivity in reading/literacy education, knowledge of International Reading Association (IRA) standards, experience as a literacy coach, proficient technology skills, research activity, and participation in/knowledge of accreditation. Finalists will be selected based upon their relevant academic background, teaching experience, scholarly activities, ability to work with diverse populations, academic record, and references. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration, as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring is needed by the majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
The successful candidate must have expertise in teaching graduate-level literacy courses which focus on the foundations of reading instruction, balanced literacy, using running records, literacy for diverse learners, emergent literacy/language development, and teaching with multicultural literature. The candidate will also demonstrate the skills needed to link theory and practice as a supervisor in our practicum.
Term of Appointment: The term of employment will be Fall 2008 with renewal contingent upon specified contractual evaluation.
Appointment Date: The start of employment will be Fall 2008 Semester.
Salary: Rank and salary will be determined in a manner commensurate with qualifications.
Application Process: A preliminary application packet includes: a letter of application that contains a description of expertise; all unofficial college/university transcripts (official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate); names of three professional references with current mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers; and a current vita. All application materials and any questions related to this position should be addressed to: Dr. Elaine Pongratz, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Exceptionality Programs, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 East 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815,
(570) 389-5119, epongrat@bloomu.edu (e-mail).
Application Deadline: Full consideration will be given to preliminary applications received by March 31, 2008. Position will remain open until filled. Bloomsburg University is AA/EEO. Bloomsburg University encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
www.bloomu.edu
Committee of Advocates for Newark’s Children
The Committee of Advocates for Newark’s Children (COA), a coalition of corporate, philanthropic, nonprofit, education and faith-based groups that actively supports education reform in the City of Newark, is seeking a responsible and reliable candidate to serve as a Research Analyst on a consultant basis. The position is available immediately.
JOB TITLE: Research Analyst
POSITION OVERVIEW: In January 2008, COA will be facilitating a series of community forums across the five wards in the city of Newark. The community forums will serve as an opportunity for community members at large to engage in the selection process of the new superintendent by expressing their views about qualifications of a new superintendent and having these reported to the Selection Committee. Toward this goal, a Research Analyst is required to develop and distribute appropriate surveys to forum audiences, analyze data collected and produce a report on the five forums that will provide the overall results to the Superintendent Selection Committee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Meet with COA representatives to understand what is needed and expected
- Design and create appropriate survey
- Analyze survey data, including frequencies, cross tabulations, means tables, multivariate analyses, and tests of statistical significance
- Prepare and present report through forum facilitator
- Meet with and report to COA representatives to present and discuss final report findings
REQUIREMENTS: The competitive candidate will have a Master’s degree in the social sciences, with some experience in programming and data analysis. Understanding of statistical techniques for the social sciences required.
Interested applicants should send, by January 15, 2008, a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three references by mail or e-mail to:
Yanique Taylor
E-mail: yaniquetaylor@gmail.com
Search Committee - Research Analyst Position
Committee of Advocates c/o The Abbott Leadership Institute
Rutgers University – Newark
110 Warren Street
Bradley Hall, Room 163
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Junius W. Williams - Director - 973-353-3531
Ivette Rosario - Program Coordinator - 973-353-3565
973-353-1622 (Fax)
Dowling College
http://www.dowling.edu/about/jobdesc.shtm#ftttp
Full Time Tenure Track Positions
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY and the 105-acre Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business and Education.
The College invites applications for teaching assignments effective Fall 2008 in the following areas:
- Asian History
- Biology
- Marketing
- Political Science
- School of Education
- Human Development and Learning
- Literacy (two positions)
- Special Education (two positions)
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
Ms. Bridget Carroll, Department of Human Resources, Dowling College, Idle Hour Boulevard, Oakdale, NY 11769-1999.
For more information about Dowling College to: www.dowling.edu.
Dowling College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All minorities are encouraged to apply.
Education Law Center
Research Director
The Education Law Center (ELC), a not-for-profit legal advocacy firm located in Newark, NJ, advocates on behalf of New Jersey’s public school children for access to an equal and adequate education under state and federal laws. ELC works to improve educational opportunities for low income students and students with disabilities through public education, policy initiatives, research, communications and, when necessary, legal action. ELC serves as legal counsel to the plaintiffs in the Abbott v. Burke case – more than 300,000 preschool and school-age children in 31 urban school districts throughout New Jersey. ELC is seeking a top-notch senior researcher - on a full- or part-time basis – to take on the following tasks:
Description:
- With assistance from external data management consultants, oversee the maintenance and upgrading of a data repository containing upward of 200 data elements reflecting education and education related indicators;
- Working with ELC director and staff colleagues, provide timely, relevant, and rigorous policy research and analysis in support of general advocacy, organizing and litigation efforts related to preserving the rights of at-risk children in New Jersey.
- With policy experts on staff at ELC and in allied organizations to support an active, informed, and engaged constituency who can use information to advocate for quality education, especially for at-risk children.
- Serve on statewide research, evaluation, and accountability-related workgroups and taskforces
- Actively seek and respond to staff and relevant external colleagues’ research and data-related needs.
- Maintain a working knowledge of relevant education policy developments in New Jersey.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience in education policy (knowledge of New Jersey education policy a plus)
- Excellent analytical skills, especially quantitative methods, as demonstrated by coursework and application in professional settings.
- Experience handling large data sets
- Ability to take initiative and make decisions within the structure of an organization committed to education justice.
- Willingness to work demanding work schedule, think and plan strategically, work well with diverse range of people, and provide leadership by example.
- Ability to grasp and clearly communicate complex education policy issues verbally and in writing.
- Experience working in a public policy setting preferred.
- Preferred that the candidate have an earned doctorate in education psychology, public policy, sociology, or a related field. Years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for education.
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Collegial and exciting working environment.
- Generous benefits package.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:
Theresa Luhm, Managing Director
Education Law Center
60 Park Place, Suite 300
Newark, NJ 07102
tluhm@edlawcenter.org
or fax 973.624.7339.
ELC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages persons with disabilities, persons of color, women, and GLBT persons to apply.
Graduate Management Admission Council(R)
Position Title: Psychometrician
Job ID: 4234925
Location: McLean, Virginia
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Management Admission Council® is a not-for-profit education organization of leading graduate business schools worldwide, dedicated to creating access to and disseminating information about graduate management education. The organization sponsors the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®), used as part of the admissions process by graduate management programs around the world. Key near-term objectives of the GMAC® are to update the GMAT® and to diversify the company’s product line.
This position is responsible for research and development activities designed to enhance the psychometric quality and integrity of current and future GMAC® products and services. The primary activity is to assure that the GMAT® testing program maintains the highest possible validity and reliability for all candidates. In that capacity, the Psychometrician assists in monitoring the psychometric characteristics of the GMAT® and conduct research aimed at better understanding the GMAT® and other predictors of academic success in graduate business education. This position also provides expertise and support to GMAC® as it advances the Council’s mission and strategic agenda as it considers new graduate management assessments.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist in the understanding of the GMAT® by analyzing characteristics of test items, item pools, item response data, and the results of simulation studies.
• Design and conduct research projects to collect evidence of validity and investigate the properties of the current assessment instruments.
• Design and conduct research designed to enhance the quality of graduate management admissions and assessments.
• Provide technical solutions to issues regarding validity studies.
• Monitor the GMAT® CAT operations on item exposure, item/pool use, and score quality targets.
• Provide technical responses to internal and external inquiries on GMAC® assessment products.
• Lead on projects in developing new assessment products.
• Provide mentoring support to junior members in the Department of Research and Development.
• Provide consultation to other departments on assessment and psychometric issues.
• Maintain currency with developments in the psychometric field, especially other large scale admission testing programs.
Minimum Qualifications
· Ph.D. in psychometrics or a related field.
· Two to ten years of post-doctoral testing work experience
· Track record of preparing a range of communication products, including scholarly publications, internal reports, and reports for non-technical audiences.
· Working knowledge and skills with a commercial statistical analysis package, such as SAS, SPSS, or S+.
Desired Requirements
· Experience in operating a testing program
· Demonstrated experience in analyzing large scale assessment data
· Skill with a programming language and SPSS.
· Ability to create a project plan and execute it, on time and on budget
· Ability to write and edit clear reports for a variety of audiences
· Ability to prepare and deliver effective briefings on complex and technical topics to audiences outside the testing community
· Ability to work across departments and functions and with people of varied professional & cultural backgrounds
· Willing to travel as needed to perform job functions
· Ability to think strategically, advocate a position, initiate and design projects, work independently and in groups, and prioritize and schedule activities.
· Ability to thrive in a rapidly growing organization.
· Experience handling sensitive and confidential data.
GMCAC® values its highly talented employees and provides the ideal culture for innovative, motivated, and proactive individuals. We offer a superb work-environment, in addition to highly competitive compensation and a truly exceptional benefits package, featuring 100% employer paid health insurance, tuition reimbursement, a generous 403(b) retirement savings program, and much more.
We strongly prefer that all applications and résumé submissions be made through our online career center. https://erecruit.gmac.com . However, you may also e-mail/fax your résumé to: careers@gmac.com /(703) 245-4340. Please visit our website: www.gmac.com .
James Madison University
Faculty Opening in Assessment & Measurement at James Madison University
Center for Assessment and Research Studies and
Department of Graduate Psychology
James Madison University
The Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) and the Department of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University are seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor to contribute to our PhD program in Assessment and Measurement. The program is dedicated to preparing assessment professionals who combine strong training in measurement, extensive applied assessment skills and experiences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to impact assessment practice and policies.
The doctoral program is housed in the Department of Graduate Psychology and is closely affiliated with our nationally recognized student outcomes assessment center that provides an excellent environment for training students and conducting research. In addition to assessment practice on campus, faculty members in the program teach courses in assessment, measurement or statistics, mentor graduate students, and conduct scholarly research. The teaching load is typically one course each semester plus student research and/or practice supervision. The faculty has established an outstanding record of research productivity. We are particularly interested in attracting a colleague with interest, expertise, and experience in educational assessment practice.
CARS faculty work with interdisciplinary teams on a variety of projects related to the assessment of learning and developmental outcomes of university students. Responsibilities include working with academic programs to develop assessment plans, design tests and rating scales, and process, analyze and report student assessment data. JMU is strongly committed to student outcomes assessment and provides a unique, supportive setting for the development of innovative assessment methods and practices.
This position is a year-round (12-month) tenure-track appointment. Requirements for the position include a doctorate in a relevant field, credentials commensurate with rank, effective organizational and communication skills, and a strong record of scholarship. Experience with assessment and applied educational and/or psychological research is highly desirable. Interested applicants should apply online at https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 54179 (https://JobLink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54179) submitting (a) a letter of interest stating qualifications for the position, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) copies of selected research publications, and (d) the names and contact information for three references.
James Madison University is a state-supported co-educational university located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with a student body of 17,000. Additional information may be obtained about JMU and the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at http://www.jmu.edu/assessment/, and about the Department of Graduate Psychology at http://www.psyc.jmu.edu/gradpsyc/. Queries may be addressed to Donna Sundre, Professor and Executive Director of CARS, sundredl@jmu.edu or Sheena Rogers, Professor and Head of Graduate Psychology, rogerssj@jmu.edu. Salary is competitive.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position is available July 1, 2008, but starting date is flexible. James Madison University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and especially encourages application from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Library of Congress
Analyst in Student Assessment and Accountability Policy
SALARY RANGE: 98,033.00 - 127,442.00 USD per yea
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
to Thursday, April 24, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0101-14/14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired providing that immigration law and other legal requirements are met, and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Library Of Congress applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=ADCCA.
Send mail to:
Library of Congress
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Saint Louis University
http://www.slu.edu/jobs/faculty_job_details.php?i=10217&d=10217jd
Dean, College of Education and Public Service
Requisition number: 20060873
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants for the Dean of the College of Education and Public Service. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2007, and continue until a candidate is selected. The position will begin July 1, 2008. The candidate should be eligible for tenure through one of the University’s departments with appointment at the rank of Professor. A doctorate in any of the fields represented in the College or in a related field is preferred.
The candidate should have significant academic administrative experience, such as that of a Department Chair, Associate Dean or Dean at an institution of higher education, a record of scholarship, success in obtaining external funds, and service to the community.
The College of Education and Public Service includes the Departments of Counseling and Family Therapy, Educational Leadership and Higher Education, Educational Studies, Public Policy Studies, and the School of Social Work. The College offers excellence in academic programming, interdisciplinary scholarship and service, along with significant delivery of services to the community. For more information about the College, go to http://www.slu.edu/x7039.xml
Duties/Responsibilities: The Dean acts as the chief academic officer of the College and reports directly to the University’s Provost. As such, the Dean’s duties and responsibilities include:
Overall responsibility for the academic, administrative, and budgetary operation of the College. •
Leadership in the enhancement of existing academic programs and in • recruitment of funding and other resources for units within the College.
Development of influential local, state, and national networks • that will provide support to the administration and faculty in achieving the mission of the University and College.
Application: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, application, and current curriculum vitae to http://jobs.slu.edu. All other correspondence regarding this position can be sent to Jeffrey E. Lewis ( lewisje@slu.edu),Dean, School of Law, Saint Louis University, 221 Queens Daughters Hall, 3730 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. For questions regarding the application process or other matters concerning this position, please contact Elizabeth Lawrence via email at powerser@slu.edu.
Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.
University at Buffalo
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1197906481592
Official Job Title: Two Faculty Positions in Literacy Education
(Assistant or Associate Professor)
The Position: The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York—a Research I institution—seeks two scholars in Literacy Education to join its faculty in the Department of Learning and Instruction, August 2008. The successful candidates will bring special expertise in research as well as a strong knowledge of teaching in one or more of the following areas: early/elementary literacy, children’s literature, diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing difficulties in clinical settings, literacy for children of diverse linguistic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds; experience with technology, and research design and methodologies for literacy studies, including grant writing. Candidates with a strong background in quantitative methods are desirable; however, all research methodologies are welcome.
Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for the position will have (1) An earned doctorate in Literacy Education or related field; (2) A solid record of research and scholarly work or convey potential commensurate with rank; (3) Experience in university and Grades K-6 teaching; (4) Experience in a range of research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches; (5) For appointment at the Associate level, evidence of or potential for securing external grant funding.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct an active research program which includes publication and grant writing; teach two courses per semester at the master’s and doctoral levels in early/elementary literacy education theory, research, and pedagogy; advise both master's and doctoral students; direct dissertations and serve on dissertation committees; participate in program development activities; integrate technologies and 21 st century literacies into classes; contribute to securing research and development funds. Highly desirable are candidates with a continuing interest and work in one or more of the Graduate School of Education’s strategic strengths: The Science of Learning and Pedagogy, Education for Social Equity, Institutional and Educational Policy Analysis, and Family-School-Societal Transitions.
The Application Process: Applications will be accepted online. Go to: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/hr OR https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51502. Search Posting Number: 0601883
Completed applications must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a manuscript that reflects the applicant’s scholarly work, and the names of three references.
Application review will begin after December 1, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Professor Fenice Boyd at 716-645-2455, ext 1225 or by email: fboyd@buffalo.edu
University of Akron
http://www.rhperry.net/clients/profiles/Akron_Dean_Education_Profile.pdf
Dean, College of Education
The Community of the University of Akron seeks a dynamic and student centered new dean who has significant experience as a departmental chair and/or associate dean. The new dean will have a track record of excellence in strategic planning, designing and implementing new academic programs, promoting diversity as well as demonstrated NCATE accreditation experience. He or she will possess the terminal degree and be eligible for the rank of professor, with tenure.
The executive search profile, which describes the challenges and requisite qualifications, is available here:
http://www.rhperry.net/clients/profiles/Akron_Dean_Education_Profile.pdf
THE OPPORTUNITY: To realign the College’s priorities and programs through an exciting new strategic planning process that is linked to annual budgets and appropriate emphasis on assessing results; and, to provide long-term leadership for faculty and students in Education.
THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Akron was founded in 1870 and evolved into a municipal institution owned by the city of Akron, Ohio, and later to a state university and today is part of the University System of Ohio. The University serves more than 24,000 students from 40 states and 76 foreign countries, offering some 350 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and J.D. degree programs. U.S. News & World Report has recognized the polymer science and polymer engineering programs among the top five in the country, making The University of Akron the only Ohio public institution with such a designation for a program in science and engineering. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the University; a large number of specialized accreditations are held as well. Carnegie classifies the institution as Research Universities (high research activity). Its current president, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, has been a very successful CEO and is in his tenth year in office. With an endowment among the top 100 public universities in America, he has just announced a $500 million capital campaign. The University has continued to grow and advance while remaining strongly committed to its roots and home. Dr. Elizabeth J. Stroble, senior vice president, provost, and chief operating officer, is in her fifth year, having served the previous three years as dean of the College of Education. She and the president are a dynamic team and have accomplished much during their terms in office. Supporting the administration is the Council of Deans. These academic leaders also help one another and promote inter-disciplinary studies.
THE CITY OF AKRON: This vibrant city has transformed itself from the tire capital to the polymer science and polymer engineering capital of the world. The University is part of the exciting northeast corridor comprising Akron and Cleveland. Such vibrant cultural institutions as the Akron Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Akron Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra have garnered national acclaim. In 2007 the Akron Art Museum reopened with a new addition by the famed architectural design firm Coop Himmelb (l)au. An addition to The Cleveland Museum of Art by architect Rafael Vignoly is slated to open in 2011. For recreational pleasure the area offers a first-class Metro Parks system and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Affordable and high quality housing is another of the area’s important amenities. Other cities with significant art centers are only two to three hours away, including Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Toledo. New York and Chicago are easily accessible with direct one-hour flights from the Akron-Canton and Cleveland airports.
BACKGROUND: The College of Education was founded in 1921 and is the second oldest professional school at the University. It is organized into the following four departments: Counseling, Curricular and Instructional Studies, Educational Foundations and Leadership, and Sport Science and Wellness Education. Home to one of the state’s largest teacher preparation programs and actively supporting the professional development of Northeast Ohio’s educators, the College graduates the largest number of doctorates in the University. While applications and admissions have increased in recent years, enrollment has dipped slightly. But the College has enjoyed several recent accomplishments, including marked improvement in academic advising and overall increased student satisfaction and external funding, strengthened external relations and marketing efforts, and enhanced data management. The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) has continuously accredited the College’s education programs for 54 years and preparations are underway for its next reaffirmation visit in 2009. Additional accreditation for college programs comes from CAATE, CACREP, COAMFT, APA and CAAHEP.
Dr. Patricia A. Nelson, who brought an international focus to the College of Education, served as dean for three years before retiring earlier this year. Dr. Cynthia F. Capers, who is the former dean of the College of Nursing, is serving as interim dean for the current academic year. There is a strong desire in the central administration and College for long-term leadership.
The College of Education Mission Statement
The University of Akron's College of Education is a community of professionals
whose purpose is to provide leadership for community well-being through
standard-setting programs that enhance teaching, learning, and human
development; research and inquiry; and outreach. We develop ourselves and others
through continuous improvement and through a commitment to these core
components of professional practice and scholarship: Knowledge, Technology,
Diversity, and Ethics.
CHALLENGES: Major challenges for the next dean of the College of Education are:
- Developing a new strategic planning process for identifying the major priorities of the College; yearly assessment of the results; linking these goals to annual budgets; refocusing on core programs in teacher education;
- Being an effective advocate for the College’s needs and aspirations to the president and provost; supporting requests with solid data and appropriate benchmarks; advocating to relevant federal and state agencies for legislative, policy, and budget initiatives;
- Promoting diversity throughout the College and University;
- Strengthening, designing and actuating new academic programs, particularly interdisciplinary ones with such colleges as Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Nursing; working in partnership with area schools and agencies to ensure programs are responsive to their needs;
- Participating and supporting the University’s and Ohio’s efforts to stress programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; assisting the president and provost in defining the College’s programs and overall role in the new state-wide system of higher education and in partnership with Ohio Department of Education;
- Assisting the faculty in obtaining grants for research and development purposes; continuing to grow this $5 million a year enterprise;
- Continuing enrollment management programs to achieve a better balance in the College’s academic programs; securing higher rates of retention in them;
- Finalizing arrangements and the self-study for the 2009 NCATE reaffirmation visit; managing data and the faculty and staff’s ongoing efforts more effectively;
- Leading the College’s fund raising efforts for the capital campaign; planning for a new building to house the University’s education programs;
- Re-examining the administrative structure of the College in relation to the increasing external demands on the dean’s time; and
- Creating a culture of transparency and open communication; building relationships inside and outside of the institution for betterment of the College of Education and the wellbeing of the community and region.
QUALIFICATIONS: The dean of Education is the chief officer of the College and reports directly to the provost.
The provost and the College of Education faculty, staff, and students seek a new dean who is a strategic thinker and planner, an effective leader, and who:
- Is a person of unquestioned integrity who engenders universal trust;
- Possesses a terminal degree in one of the educational disciplines found within the College;
- Is eligible for the rank of professor, with tenure;
- Has experience as a departmental chair and/or associate/assistant dean (experience as an Education dean is a plus);
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills in speaking, listening, and writing;
- Has a collaborative and open management style; listens first before acting;
- Is an effective fund raiser (development experience is a plus);
- Believes in and practices effective interpersonal skills; is a people person;
- Is student centered; enjoys formal and informal interaction with students;
- Models business acumen, and planning and assessment skills;
- Knows best practices in the field of Education;
- Has experience in NCATE and other appropriate specialized accrediting activities; promotes assessment in all facets of Education;
- Has experience with higher education outreach and engagement programs;
- Is willing to fairly administer a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the American Association of University Professors; and
- has previous experience working with urban educational systems.
APPLICATION & NOMINATION PROCEDURES: To nominate a potential candidate, please send your letter of nomination, including the nominee’s name, title, and contact information, to: pauldoeg@rhperry.net.
To be considered, candidates should e-mail, as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments:
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SEARCH EXTENDED
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AND
SHEILA M. MILLER PROFESSORSHIP
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, ranked fifth in the nation by U.S. News and World Report (2007), is dedicated to
excellence in research, teaching, and service. The mission of the Department is to address critical issues of learning, teaching,
and social justice at global and local levels. In pursuit of this mission, faculty and graduate students employ varied research
approaches, work in diverse educational settings, and prepare educational professionals at graduate and undergraduate levels
who seek deep interconnections among theory, research, and practice. We invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor as we
work to make educational contexts meaningful, engaging, and empowering for all students. Information about the Department
of Curriculum and Instruction may be found at http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/ci/, about the College of Education at
http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/, and about the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at http://www.uiuc.edu/.
We are seeking a Head to provide leadership and support as we work toward the mission of the College and the Department
by supporting four new college initiatives: Center for Education in Small Urban Communities; Forum on the Future of Public
Education; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and Ubiquitous Learning. The Department consists
of 28 internationally and nationally recognized tenure-track faculty from racially and linguistically diverse backgrounds, 10
clinical faculty, and 7 support personnel. At the graduate level, our intellectual work is organized into three divisions:
Curriculum, Aesthetics, and Teacher Education; Language and Literacy; and Mathematics, Science, and Technology. While
research anchors our work in graduate education, we also focus on global and local concerns of pre- and in-service teacher
education in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. The College has recently increased infrastructure
support in the Department to enable the Head to focus on visionary leadership in addition to administrative and managerial
duties. The infrastructural support consists of two Associate Heads, Division Chairs, and Administrative Assistance.
Qualifications: We seek a scholar with effective leadership qualities who will support a strong and diverse faculty and continue
to recruit diverse students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Head must possess an earned doctorate and
demonstrate a strong record of scholarship commensurate with the position of full professor. Also highly desirable are
successful administrative experience in higher education, an understanding of the complexities of P-12 education and teacher
education, a commitment to building inclusive relationships, and experience with program development and the acquisition of
external funding. Depending on scholarly qualifications, the Department Head position may be combined with the Sheila M.
Miller Professorship in Curriculum and Instruction.
Starting Date and Salary: The starting date is August 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be competitive and
commensurate with qualifications.
Inquiries about the Position: Professor Adelle Renzaglia, Search Committee Chair, renzag@uiuc.edu, phone: (217) 333-0260
Application Procedures: While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and interviews may be conducted prior
to the closing date, no decisions will be made until then. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March
1, 2008. Please reference Search #11439 when submitting a letter of application highlighting qualifications, a curriculum vita
including email address, a sample of scholarly publications, and a list of at least three references to:
Susan Michaels
Assistant to the Dean
1310 S. Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-3293 (phone)
(217) 333-5847 (fax)
susanm@uiuc.edu
Electronic submissions preferred.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WOMEN AND MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY GROUPS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED
TO APPLY.
University of Pittsburgh
http://www.hr.pitt.edu/affirmativeAction/viewPosition.asp?posID=602
Position Title: Director
Department: LRDC
Position Number: 501019071
Position Details: The University of Pittsburgh invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC). Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The University’s 3800 faculty members serve 10,000 graduate and 22,000 undergraduate students through 16 graduate, professional, and undergraduate schools at its Pittsburgh campus and four regional campuses. The University ranks among the top 25 universities nationally in overall R&D expenditures and is one of only 33 public American research institutions that are members of the Association of American Universities.
The Opportunity: The University of Pittsburgh regards this position as one of the most attractive university appointments in the country in the fields of education, psychology, and related disciplines. LRDC is an internationally renowned academic center that supports scientific research on instruction and learning ant the improvement of instruction and learning in schools, universities, and workplaces. The Director of LRDC reports directly to the Provost/Senior Vice Chancellor and serves on the Deans’ Council. The Director (i) works with the University’s leadership to maintain and strengthen the University’s prominence in the field; (ii) promotes and enhances LRDC’s activities in education, research, and public service; and (iii) manages LRDC, a University supported center that supports approximately 150 personnel, including faculty members, research associates, staff, and students.
Learning Research and Development Center: LRDC is a University-wide, multidisciplinary organization that encompasses centers and projects devoted to educational research and practice and to topical specializations within these areas. The Center is the focal point of one of the largest concentrations of scholars of learning, thinking, and teaching in the world. University of Pittsburgh faculty members from the fields of cognitive psychology, education, computer science, neuroscience, business and law contribute their expertise to LRDC. Many participating faculty members devote significant portions of their time to LRDC-related educational research and public service.
LRDC scientists have substantially shaped the field of learning research through cutting-edge scholarship, paradigm-changing conferences, and founding new journals. Their activities contribute to cognitive research on learning and instruction, reform, and improvement of schooling, and individual and organizational learning in the workplace. The Institute of Learning (IFL), located within LRDC, connects LRDC researchers to educators in school systems nationwide, bridging research to practice, service as a think tank for educators who become IFL fellows, and as a design center for innovative professional development systems.
Requirements: The University seeks a proven leader who is (i) a nationally recognized scholar with an earned doctorate, (ii) qualified for appointment as a full professor with tenure in one of the University’s schools or departments, and (iii) broadly experienced in instruction and learning research and practice, within and perhaps outside of the academy. The applicant should possess the vision, powers of articulation, and collaborative4 spirit and skills required to forge effective alliances and partnerships throughout the campus and with external stakeholders. The University will consider exceptional individuals who understand academic governance and faculty concerns but who have conducted part of their careers in non-academic environments.
Application Procedure: The anticipated date of appointment is summer of 2008. Applications received by January 2, 2008, will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include curriculum vitae, a cover letter that describes relevant experience and interest in the position, and the names and contact information of three references. Nominations or applications should be sent electronically to:
Dr. George E. Klinzing
Chair, Director of LRDC Search Committee
Office of the Provost
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Applications should be submitted in PDF format. Questions and applications can be directed to Dr. Klinzing at klinzing@provost.pitt.edu. Additional Information about the University and its instruction and learning programs is located at www.pitt.edu and www.lrdc.pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: October 17, 2007
Contact Person: Dr. George E. Klinzing
Email:klinzing@provost.pitt.edu
University of Virginia
http://as400.hrs.virginia.edu/cgi-bin/db2www/jobs/facdet06.mac/details?posnbr=HR199
Title: Assistant Professor
Position Number: HR199
School/Department: Curry School of Education
Position Status: Full Time Salaried
Date Posted: 10/15/2007
Close Date:Open Until Filled
Responsibilities: The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Research, Statistics, and Evaluation program. Applicants should have the demonstrated potential for outstanding research and teaching commensurate with a Research I institution. Applicants should have a strong interest, and the necessary skills, to teach and advise graduate students in the field of measurement theory and assessment (primary), and other areas of quantitative methods and research design. Candidates with expertise/experience in linkages between educational measurement and education policy at the state/national levels are strongly desired. In addition, there is a strong interest in individuals who have a research focus on underrepresented groups, and who place a special emphasis on understanding and valuing diverse cultural perspectives.
Qualifications: Requirements: (1) Completion of a doctoral degree in educational research, quantitative methods, psychometrics, or a related field by August 2008; and (2) evidence of scholarly productivity. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have the demonstrated potential for outstanding research and teaching commensurate with a Research I institution. Applicants should have a strong interest, and the necessary skills, to teach and advise graduate students in the field of measurement theory and assessment (primary), and other areas of quantitative methods and research design. Candidates with expertise/experience in linkages between educational measurement and education policy at the state/national levels are strongly desired. In addition, there is a strong interest in individuals who have a research focus on underrepresented groups, and who place a special emphasis on understanding and valuing diverse cultural perspectives.
Applications: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include: (1) a cover letter relating the applicant's qualifications to assume the responsibilities of the position; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3) two letters of reference from qualified individuals familiar with the candidate?s work who can attest to the applicant's skill-set in the areas listed above and two additional names of contacts familiar with the applicant's qualifications include titles, affiliations, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of the contacts; and (4) other supporting materials relevant to the candidate's scholarship and teaching (e.g., sample publications, teaching evaluations). The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Send Application to:
Timothy Konold, Chair
RSE Search Committee
University of Virginia
405 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Curry School of Education
The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia is seeking to fill a tenure-track position, open rank, in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education. Applicants should have the demonstrated potential for outstanding research and teaching commensurate with a Research I institution. In addition, there is a strong interest in individuals who have a research focus on underrepresented groups, and who place a special emphasis on understanding and valuing diverse cultural perspectives.
Responsibilities: Applicants should have a strong interest, and the necessary skills to support and expand the ongoing program of research on the Curry teacher education program, that includes a longitudinal study of students from enrollment through employment, and to help develop and evaluate an induction support program for Curry graduates. Applicants should have knowledge of evaluation and experience with value-added modeling of teacher education program effects. Applicants should also have experience in working with school systems with the particular aim of facilitating the on-going relationships with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Novice Teacher Network, consulting with school division and helping to coordinate participation of University resources in the program. Successful experience with obtaining external funding for support of teacher education research is highly desirable.
Requirements: (1) Completion of a doctoral degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field; and (2) evidence of scholarly productivity.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include: (1) a cover letter relating the applicant’s qualifications to assume the responsibilities of the position; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3) two letters of reference from qualified individuals familiar with the candidate’s work who can attest to the applicant’s skill-set in the areas listed above and two additional names of contacts familiar with the applicant’s qualifications – include titles, affiliations, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of the contacts; and (4) other supporting materials relevant to the candidate’s scholarship and teaching (e.g., sample publications, teaching evaluations).
Send application materials to:
Sara Rimm-Kaufman
Chair, Search Committee
Curry School of Education
University of Virginia
405 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Curry School of Education
Social Foundations/Higher Education
The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for an assistant professor, tenure-track position in Higher Education and History of Education. The responsibilities of the position include:
- Designing and teaching graduate courses in higher education and the history of education including: general history of education, the history of higher education, and courses focused on research and policies shaping postsecondary education.
- Developing a strong research program
- Advising students in the higher education and social foundations of education programs
Candidates for this position must demonstrate strong inter-disciplinary knowledge and research skills; an understanding of policies, institutions and students in higher education; and scholarship in the history of education which may include policy analysis. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in higher education or social foundations of education.
The Curry School is especially interested in candidates with sustained engagement with communities that are underrepresented, and with demonstrated ability to integrate this asset into teaching and scholarship at the university level. The Curry School of Education is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their letter information about how they will further this goal in their research, teaching, and/or service.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a letter that indicates how he or she satisfies the position requirements. Send (1) letter of application, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of reference, and (4) three examples of your scholarly work to:
Dr. Margaret Miller, Chair
Social Foundations/Higher Education Search Committee
University of Virginia
Curry School of Education
405 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville , VA 22903-2495
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is committed to fostering cultural and ethnic diversity.
Please feel free to email us with relevant resources, and any other questions or concerns.
dvrg@dolphin.upenn.edu
Lois MacNamara, EdD
Assistant Dean for Student & Academic Affairs
Graduate School of Education
3700 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
tel: (215) 898-7019
email: loism@gse.upenn.edu
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