Arizona State University- Program Coordinator

Leadership & Innovation-Online EdD Job #10858

At Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of education leaders, focusing on scholarship that positively impacts local, national and global communities and influences PreK-20 education. The Teachers College benefits from a legacy of excellence in scholarship and research — our education graduate programs have been ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years. We welcome individuals who wish to build the future of education within one of the largest and most innovative research and teacher preparation programs in the nation. We serve more than 5,000 students across four ASU campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, at partner school districts statewide, and online. Teachers College is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to education and welcomes candidates from diverse theoretical backgrounds. The college is a recognized leader in cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships and using technology to prepare excellent teachers and school leaders who apply evidence-based knowledge that positively impacts students, families and the community.

The successful candidate for this non-tenure eligible position will coordinate the further development of a rigorous doctoral program that advances innovative action research in areas such as policy, education reform and higher education. The candidate would also have the opportunity to collaborate with nationally recognized faculty in research and educational leaders in innovation. 

Major responsibilities include: (1) oversee and coordinate the development of the face-to-face and online EdD program; (2) collaborate with the division leadership and college staff to coordinate recruitment and marketing; (3) collaborate on the scheduling and staffing of classes; (4) assign committee chairs; (5) teach classes online; (6) serve as lead instructor for classes taught and course coordinator for selected classes; (7) serve as Chair of Leader Scholarly Communities and dissertations; (8) mentor doctoral students in the doctoral program; (9) establish and maintain a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through top tier peer reviewed publications, external funding and presentations at national conferences; and (10) provide service to the university, college and division.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university in the area of Education or a related field with demonstrated expertise and experience in educational leadership and innovation
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity
• Demonstrated leadership in program development
• Demonstrated successful teaching at the graduate, including online classes

Desired Qualifications:

• Successful doctoral-level teaching and mentoring
• Ability to supervise students using various research methodologies
• Experience with action research
• Demonstrated promise in obtaining external funding

About the College and the University
Teachers College offers rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college is dedicated to supporting faculty members so they can provide excellent instruction to students while pursuing bold scholarship that is changing the face of education. Teachers College’s award-winning faculty members are recognized for their master teaching by the university as well as community, national, and international organizations.

Arizona State University, a respected research institution in the Pac-12 Conference, is developing a new model of an American research university: one that measures its academic quality by the education its graduates receive; one at which researchers, while pursuing their scholarly interests, also consider the public good; and one whose faculty expands the concept of community service by accepting major responsibility for the health, economic and social development of its community.

Application Deadline and Procedures
Only electronic applications will be reviewed. Applicants are asked to email the following as one document only in a Word doc or PDF format:
1. letter of application which includes:
           a. the name of the position and rank for which you are applying, and
           b. a description of your fit to the position relative to the qualifications listed in this
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2. complete curriculum vitae; and
3. list of three references with complete contact information (mailing address, phone and email).

Email application as one combined document to educationjobs@asu.edu. The application deadline is October 4, 2014; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until search is closed. The appointment will begin August 16, 2015.

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For a complete statement of ASU’s non-discrimination statement, refer to http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html.