Department Chair and Associate Professor

University Of Memphis East; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Memphis is looking for a Department Chair and Associate Professor in the College of Education, dedicated to fostering inclusiveness and excellence. The role involves leading academic programs, conducting research, managing operations, and supporting faculty development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience chairing Master’s and Doctoral committees.
• Experience in conducting and disseminating research.
• Experience in securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Administering department programs and leading faculty.
• Building partnerships with local schools and community agencies.
• Encouraging innovative academic initiatives.

Skills

Scholarly research

Curriculum development

Leadership in higher education

Collaboration

Diversity and inclusiveness

Education

PhD in Education or related field

Tools

Technology in instruction

Job description

University of Memphis Career Opportunities

Department Chair and Associate Professor

Advertised Title Department Chair and Associate Professor

Campus Location

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

Position Number 003701

Category

Category Full-Time Faculty

Department

Department Leadership

Position Summary

The College of Education, Department of Leadership Programs is seeking a collaborative and innovative colleague to serve as Department Chair. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for tenure and the rank of Associate/Full Professor in an area represented by the department. The Leadership department is dedicated to fostering a culture and climate of belonging and inclusiveness. Likewise, applicants teaching, service, and research should demonstrate commitment to and experience with (1) excellence in education; (2) culturally relevant and sustaining practice; and (3) comprehensive and sustained professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practices involving diverse populations. Ideally, the successful candidate will have knowledge of the CAEP Accreditation process and leadership experience in higher education.

The Department of Leadership and the College of Education are not currently offering any sponsorships for this position.

The anticipated date of employment is July 1, 2025.


RESPONSIBILITIES

· Administering the department’s programs.

· Building and maintaining strong collaborative and responsive partnerships with school districts, local community agencies, community colleges, and on campus entities.

· Encouraging growth of innovative initiatives that build on the foundation of existing and new academic programs.

· Ensuring that engagement and success-oriented supports are accessible to students.

· Fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are considered valuable assets.

· Leading students, faculty, and staff.

· Managing operations (e.g., course schedules and budgets) and personnel concerns (e.g., faculty and staff performance evaluations including annual, third year, and tenure reviews).

· Supporting faculty productivity and professional development.

· Teaching at least one course per year.

· Working with internal and external constituents.

Minimum Position Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALFICATIONS

· Experience chairing and serving on Master’s and Doctoral committees.

· Experience conducting and disseminating scholarly research.

· Experience participating in national professional organizations.

· Experience seeking external funding.

· Experience supervising advanced graduate students’ research.

· Experience teaching within an area represented in the department.

· Experience working with curriculum and program development.

DESIRED QUALFICATIONS

· Demonstrated knowledge of education for globalization.

· Experience leading in higher education.

· Experience with Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ) processes.

· Experience securing externally funded projects.

· Expertise in the use of technology in instruction.

Special Conditions

Posting Date

Posting Date 12/13/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Screening will begin January 14, 2025, and may continue until the position is filled. Applications are to be submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants are required to submit (1) a detailed letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, including their teaching, service, and research interests; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three academic references. Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are submitted in WorkforUM.

If you have questions, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Sandra Nichols at [e-mail]. An official transcript will be requested upon interview. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Applications are to be submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants are required to submit (1) a detailed letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, including their teaching and service interests;(2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) at least three professional references, including names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. For questions, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Sandra Nichols at [e-mail].

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

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