Department Chair, Teaching & Leading (COEHD)

Department Chair, Teaching & Leading (COEHD)

Job ID: 277654

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) invites applications for the Department Chair of the Department of

Teaching and Leading. The department seeks a visionary leader to support its growth. The Department of Teaching and Leading is a

unique combination of initial certification programs (elementary, middle grades, secondary, and special education), Master of Arts in

Teaching (MAT) program (Master and initial certification combined), online Masters programs in Instruction (M.Ed.), Master of

Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership, and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership. Additionally, the

department offers several endorsements and certificate-only programs at the graduate level. These vibrant innovative programs are

meeting the needs of 21st century educators and leaders throughout the state of Georgia and beyond.

The department prides itself on excellence in teaching, close interaction with students through advising, mentoring of graduate

researchers, cross-disciplinary interaction with faculty from other departments, and peer support/collaboration. The faculty engage in a

variety of research projects ranging from examining social justice issues in social studies curriculum, access to education for foster

children, exploring multi-sensory environments for early childhood learning, value-creation in education, and engaging prospective

teachers in scientific modeling and empathetic design.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, the Chair will be a dynamic and accomplished

leader who will offer outstanding governance in departmental administrative, financial, and programmatic components. The Chair will

further develop a climate for continued growth of the educational, research, and service missions of the department. Additional duties

will include advocating for the department faculty, staff, and students; supporting and working with the Associate Dean in the

accreditation process; and managing and allocating resources.

This position is an administrative faculty position with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This is a tenured position.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all departmental activities, consults with faculty in outlining and promoting internal departmental policies;

ensures compliance with departmental, college, university, and Board of Regents (BOR) policies.

• Assumes responsibility for the quality of the instruction, research, and service programs conducted in the department

and presents an annual report to the Dean of the College outlining both targeted and accomplished teaching,

research, and service activities of the department.

• Provides mentoring and support to promote career advancement of department faculty, conducts annual

assessments of progress toward identified goals, and assists in identifying resources to foster continued growth and

development.

• Recruits part time faculty to support instruction.

• Serves as a liaison to other departments and offices of the university, as well as represents the department in all

official communications with senior leaders, students, and alumni.

• Oversees the assignment of teaching, schedules, and other duties within the department and maintains an equitable

and mutually agreeable distribution of assignments.

• In accordance with University and Board of Regents policies, participates in the recommendation of appointment and

reappointment, promotion and tenure, and dismissal or non-renewal of members of the faculty.

• Administers the annual budget in consultation with the administrative team and business office staff. Upon approval,

reviews the budget with departmental faculty.

• Initiates and maintains standards which ensure the appropriate expenditure of departmental funds and appropriate

care and use of departmental property.

• Collaborates with other members of the COE Administrative team in leadership and management of college

operations, strategic assessment, planning and resource allocation, design and execution of faculty support systems,

and implementation of continuous quality improvement processes.

• Promotes the development of interdisciplinary programs of research and actively recruits new faculty in nascent or

under-represented areas of research demonstrating a commitment to access, success, and belonging

• Leadership ability developed through prior experiences.

• Demonstrated commitment to access, success, and belonging.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate in an education-related field aligned with Teaching and Leading. Demonstrates an ongoing record of scholarly

work commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements for

institutional accreditation;

Evidence of ability as a teacher;

Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other

requirements); and,

Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Urban or Rural educational settings.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor - Senior faculty member has earned tenure with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy. Professors must have a terminal degree.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of

funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

Are you ready to join a winning college team, one that boasts the most rapid student growth currently at Augusta University and faculty that has been recognized for its dedication to preparing future educators? The College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University is pleased to report that we have defied the national enrollment trends. Our college enrollment has grown exponentially in the past six years by more than 1,300 students. This dramatic enrollment growth has enabled the college to secure 22.4 new faculty positions. We are grateful to our president and Executive Leadership Team for supporting our growth through new faculty lines. We invite you to apply to become a part of our winning academic team!

The Augusta University College of Education is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected institution with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Ourhttps://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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Location

Augusta University

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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