Director of the School of Education - 118200

University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Faculty Position Announcement

Director of the School of Education,

Position Number 118200

School of Education

 

 

Position Title: Director of the School of Education, Position No. 118200

 

 

 

Starting Date: August 8, 2023

 

The Director of the SOE will have a/an:

 

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education from an accredited institution Record of teaching excellence and a demonstrated record of scholarly research and publications warranting appointment to Associate or Full Professor Experience with grants Demonstrated record of success and working collaboratively with colleagues and integrity in higher education as a faculty member Demonstrated record of leadership in higher education and a documented record in dealing with constituent groups and community partners Strong organizational, management, and team-building skills and the ability to participate in external outreach activities to represent UWF to schools, businesses, and agencies. The Director will demonstrate a commitment to the mission of UWF and CEPS, to student success, and engaging faculty and staff in its attainment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion as critical components of academic excellence.

 

 

Job Summary:

 

The University of West Florida seeks a collaborative leader with a growth mindset to serve as the founding Director of the School of Education (SOE). Through a strategic planning process, the SOE has identified its collective ambition and priorities, which center on preparing qualified and effective educators, leaders, and scholarly practitioners through specialized immersive educational experiences to serve diverse populations. The SOE offers an array of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level programs in education. The successful applicant will join a productive and innovative faculty that will work collaboratively to develop and advance programs of excellence. The position is an extraordinary opportunity to provide academic leadership to a school that is pivotal in serving the needs of the Northwest Florida region.

 

Reporting to the CEPS Dean, the SOE Director is a 12-month position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, responsible for advancing the school’s impact by developing programs that cultivate professional educators and instructional leaders. The Director offers energetic, innovative, intellectual leadership; leads the SOE’s commitment to programmatic, pedagogical, and scholarly excellence across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs; is committed to the vision of faculty as teacher/scholars and the open exchange of ideas; participates in the recruitment, development, and evaluation of faculty members; promotes UWF’s efforts to ensure timely student graduation and success, and helps to build UWF’s regional and national reputation. The Director works closely with the CEPS Dean and promotes diversity and inclusion in all forms among faculty, staff, and students.

 

The Director will include: 1. Provide transparent and accessible leadership for School of Education programs and faculty, be supportive of research and program innovation, be responsive to faculty, staff, and student needs and open to shared decision making, and develop an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect 2. Ensure that programs are well implemented and effective, oversee programs and serve as an advocate for School of Education programs 3. Manage budgets, effectively communicate with staff and faculty, and ensure a productive and collegial environment for the School of Education 4. Assume responsibility and oversee the accreditation of programs in the School of Education 5. Develop collaborative relationships with school partners, state, national and federal agencies https://uwf.edu/ceps/about-us/support-document.

 

 

Employment Type: Faculty Full-time

 

Contract Period: 12 month

 

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

 

Pay Basis: Annually

 

Work Location: Pensacola, FL

 

Daily Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with some weekends

 

 

 

The preferred deadline to apply is December 1, 2022.

 

 

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. *References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. All applications for employment at the University are subject to the Florida public records law. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

 

 

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.