University of Houston 

CHAIRPERSON, DEPARTMENT OF CURRICLUM & INSTRUCTION

The College of Education (COE) at the University of Houston (UH), a Carnegie designated Tier 1 university, seeks dynamic leaders to assume key administrative positions as we aspire to significantly impact the education and health of Houston's nearly 2 million Pre-K-20 students through our research, service, and professional degree programs. UH is centrally located in one of the most diverse and vibrant metropolitan areas in the U.S., with access to the internationally renowned Texas Medical Center and the largest school district in Texas. Successful candidates for these positions will have a demonstrated track record of innovation and leadership and a history of interdisciplinary collaboration and peer-mentorship.
The Curriculum and Instruction Department Chairperson will be responsible for advancing the national recognition and impact of our Ph. D and Ed. D programs, expanding current and creating new master's degree and certificate programs, leading undergraduate student success efforts, mentoring an exceptionally talented number of early and mid-career faculty, and cultivating a culture of excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Scope of Work:

1. Oversee departmental academic affairs, new faculty recruitment, evaluation
   of faculty, assignment of graduate assistants, and budgetary affairs
   
2. Facilitate faculty-led updating or co-design of academic program curriculum
   with appropriate community partners
   
3. Lead departmental strategic planning and implementation efforts to elevate
   national ranking of degree programs
   
4. Enable collaborations among researchers within/outside the COE
   
5. Actively participate in the University's launch of its largest capital campaign
   
6. Serve on the Dean's Administrative Cabinet; conduct regular meetings with
   department academic program leads; collaborate with the COE Faculty Executive Committee
   

Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree from an accredited university in a related field represented
   in the appropriate Department at UH (http://coe.uh.edu/academic-
   departments/)
   
2. Demonstrated history of leading and elevating the national stature of a Ph.D.
   program
   
3. Demonstrated history of innovation and leadership in advancing the research
   mission of an academic department or program
   
4. Knowledge of policies and procedures associated with securing extramural
   funding from private foundations and federal agencies
   
5. Experience and willingness to engage in a university advancement campaign
   
6. Demonstrated record of scholarship that merits a tenured faculty
   appointment as an associate or full professor with tenure
   

To apply, the following materials should be uploaded online at
https://www.coe.uh.edu/search/ :

1. A cover letter describing your (a) qualifications and interest in the position, (b) evidence of scholarly impact, (c) history of external peer-reviewed funding, and (d) vision of your role as the Department Chairperson
   
2. Curriculum vitae
   
3. Three letters of recommendation
   

This full-time, 11-month appointment will begin no later than August 1, 2015 (flexible). The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience and will include benefits.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.