Education Chair & Professor of Practice (P-12)

John Carroll University; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor of Practice to serve as Chair of the Education Department starting Fall 2027. This 9-month advanced rank faculty position includes a summer stipend and an initial 3-year term.

The chair will lead strategic initiatives, oversee budgets, accreditation work, and teach in their area of expertise. The ideal candidate holds a doctorate and a P-12 license with 5+ years of P-12 leadership or

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in curriculum and instruction, literacy, special education, educational leadership, or a closely related field.
• Current P-12 teaching and/or administrative license or certificate.
• 5 or more years of full-time P-12 classroom teaching/administrative experience.
• Leadership experience in a P-12 or higher education setting, such as department chair, program coordinator or director, instructional coach, curriculum leader, or school or district administrator.
• A record of excellence in teaching at the P-12 and/or college level.

Responsibilities

• Provide Department Leadership and guide strategic planning initiatives.
• Oversee governance, university regulations, and faculty assemblies.
• Serve as primary liaison to college leadership, administration, and external partners.
• Administer operating and endowed budgets, facilities, and staff evaluation.
• Coordinate schedules, teaching loads, enrollments, and curricular enhancements with program leaders.
• Recruit and mentor adjunct faculty and foster scholarly growth.

Skills

P-12 leadership experience

P-12 teaching experience

Excellence in teaching

Strategic planning

Department leadership

Education

EdD or PhD in curriculum and instruction

P-12 teaching license

Job description

John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor of Practice to serve as Chair of the Education Department starting Fall 2027. This 9-month advanced rank faculty position includes a summer stipend and an initial 3-year term.

The chair will lead strategic initiatives, oversee budgets, accreditation work, and teach in their area of expertise. The ideal candidate holds a doctorate and a P-12 license with 5+ years of P-12 leadership or