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Director of the School of Education, Associate or Full Professor

Employer
University of Southern Mississippi
Location
Mississippi, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jul 27, 2021

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is seeking a transformational leader to serve as Director of the School of Education. The School Director is a full-time, 12-month position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an administrative appointment beginning July 1, 2022. The successful candidate for this position will join the faculty, staff, students, and the broader academic community in guiding the School of Education to new levels of achievement, visibility, and impact.

USM has a long and rich history in teacher education, having its roots as a Normal College. The School of Education is one of the fastest growing schools in the college and home to six program areas Elementary Education (ELE), Special Education (SPE), Educational Administration (EDA), Secondary Education / Alternate Route (CIS), Higher Education Administration (HEA) and Research, Education, Statistics, and Assessment (RESA), operates across two campuses (Hattiesburg and Gulf Park), and offers programs at the undergraduate, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership for School of Education programs, oversee accredited programs, and ensure that curricula, instruction, assessment, research and outreach are innovative, of the highest quality, and aligned with college and University strategic plans
  2. Oversee School administration, including developing the schedule and staffing courses, managing the budget, overseeing staff, and ensuring efficient/effective day-to-day operations of the School
  3. Provide leadership and effective representation and advocacy for the School at the College and University levels, including implementation of School, College and University policies, procedures, and guidelines
  4. Promote a healthy climate and collaborative internal and external working relationships; engage in effective, regular, and transparent communication with faculty and other stakeholders; foster effective relationships with local, state, and national educational entities (including P-12 schools)
  5. Facilitate faculty development and collaborative engagement in meaningful evaluation of faculty (i.e., annual evaluations and goal setting, promotion and tenure processes)
  6. Teach one undergraduate and/or graduate-level course in the School per year
  7. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Earned doctorate in one of the disciplines represented in the School of Education or a closely related field
  2. A record of success in higher education as a faculty member having held the rank of associate professor or above and having earned tenure 
  3. Demonstrated experience in an administrative role in P-12 or higher education

More details about the position and how to apply can be found here: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2103&site=1


Review of applications will begin September 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Please feel free to contact Dr. Sara Jordan (sara.jordan@usm.edu) to inquire about the position. A completed application will include 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) list of 3 references, 4) a philosophy of leadership statement including a summary of your leadership experiences, and 5) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Application materials can be uploaded to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu (reqID 2103)

About The University of Southern Mississippi 
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

 

 

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