Miami University (Ohio)

Assistant or Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

Duties:

Teach graduate courses in educational leadership across Ed.D, Ph.D, and M.Ed. programs on multiple campuses. Recruit and advise students, and supervise doctoral research in our Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs. Engage in research and scholarship which informs P-12 educational practice and innovation. Participate in graduate program development and assessment.

Required Qualifications: 

An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field, by time of appointment. Experience with teaching and/or leading in P-20 organizations; excellent teaching and advising skills. Evidence of established (for associate rank) or emerging (for assistant rank) scholarly agenda. Knowledge and/or experience in culturally-based leadership and/or multicultural approaches to educational leadership. Experience providing leadership in developing school-community partnerships that promote educational equity. 

Desired Qualifications: 

Leadership or teaching experience in a P-12 context; knowledge of critical approaches to educational leadership and organizational change. Experience with online or hybrid teaching, use digital media and technology tools to enhance the quality of P-20 education. Experience with mixed-methods research, and in securing external funding to support research and programming. Experience with international teaching, program development, or partnership work also desired. 

http://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=175948296&Title=Assistant%20or%20Associate%20Professor%2C%20Educational%20Leadership

University of Delaware’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites
nominations and applications for department chair – effective September 1, 2015

Position Requirements

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit within the UD’s College of Education and Human Development. We seek a visionary senior scientist with a strong applied research program who can provide strong, dynamic, and innovative leadership to promote the Department’s research, teaching, and clinical practice as well as advance its reputation and national visibility. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in human development, family studies, community psychology, early childhood development and inclusive education, social work, or a related field and be qualified for appointment at the associate or professor level in a tenure-line position.  A strong record of externally funded research; commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching; ability to build effective collaborations across faculty, programs, units, and departments; knowledgeable about federal policy and an eagerness to learn about Delaware child and family policies, and teacher certification; strategic budget planning experience; and imaginative management and interpersonal skills are required. 

HDFS Overview

HDFS has a strong commitment to scholarship and teaching, as well as to pre-service and in-service education.  The Department consists of 19 faculty and staff who teach and supervise approximately 480 undergraduate and 35 graduate students. Many faculty hold joint appointments in various research, service, and policy-oriented centers within the University.  Academic curricula lead to a B.S. degree with emphasis in Human Services or Early Childhood Education, and an M.S. and Ph.D. program in Human Development and Family Studies. These programs stress applied scholarship, interdisciplinary approaches, risk and resiliency, and issues of diversity. All HDFS undergraduate programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. The Department also houses a state of the art Laboratory Preschool (www.labpreschool.udel.edu), the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (http://dieec.udel.edu), and New Directions Early Head Start (www.hdfs.udel.edu/content/new-directions-early-head-start).

The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Faculty and administrators have received annual across the board and merit salary increases, and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation.  Relocation and research start-up costs are available.  The chair position is a five-year renewable term appointment with a start date of Sept. 1, 2015.

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must submit a letter of application that includes a research statement, a leadership-style statement, contact information for three references, and a curriculum vitae as a single pdf document through the online application system (www.udel.edu/udjobs/).  Candidates will be notified before references are contacted. 

For inquiries, contact: Dr. Carol Vukelich, Search Committee Chair, 302-831-1657 (Vukelich@udel.edu).

University of Delaware

Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology.  Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, Carnegie Research University (very high research activity), with external funding exceeding $180 million.  A state-assisted, privately-governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. 

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members and women.  The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  A conviction will not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment.

The Human Development & Family Studies Department

College of Health and Human Services 

University of New Hampshire 

Position Announcement
The Human Development & Family Studies department in the College of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning fall 2015. Primary areas of interest should include early childhood education and child development. Responsibilities for the program include: 1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education and child development; 2) developing a program of research, including securing external funding; 3) providing professional development to staff at our child development laboratory; and 4) advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications
An earned doctorate in early childhood education, child development or a related field is required. A successful candidate will have an established research program, effective teaching and outreach skills, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities. A demonstrated commitment to promoting excellence to achieving ethnic, gender and cultural diversity. Experience with early childhood programs and experience with campus early childhood laboratory schools is preferred.

Human Development & Family Studies Department
The Human Development & Family Studies Department (http://www.chhs.unh.edu/hdfs) has programs that emphasize both theoretical and practical knowledge about children, individuals, and families. The department is committed to acknowledging and supporting diversity, to providing an educational environment that stresses excellence and innovation, and to developing exemplary programs to serve both students and the larger community. There are six tenure-track faculty, and two clinical faculty and 220 undergraduate and graduate majors. The Family Studies Department operates the Child Study and Development Center (http://www.chhs.unh.edu/csdc), and a Marriage and Family Therapy Center (http://www.shhs.unh.edu/fs/grad_mft.html).

University
The University of New Hampshire is the state's public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Its primary purpose is learning: students collaborating with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. The University of New Hampshire has a national and international agenda and holds land-grant, sea- grant and space-grant charters. From its main Durham campus and its college in Manchester, the University serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research.

Salary
Salary for this 9-month position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. UNH offers an excellent selection of benefits.

Application Procedures
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of applications will commence by November XX, 2014. We invite interested persons to send a curriculum vita, and a letter of application indicating areas of professional interest and specialization, teaching experience, and administration expertise. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to: Dr. Kerry Kazura, Chair, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, University of New Hampshire (Kerry.Kazura@unh.edu).

The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The University prohibits discrimination the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. 

The College of New Jersey

Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position

Description

The College of New Jersey, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early Childhood Education to start August 2015. The successful candidate will be required to perform all duties of a full-time faculty member. These responsibilities include: teach undergraduate/graduate courses (day and/or evening courses); engage in scholarly research; supervise student teachers; advise students; and participate in service to the college, the discipline, and the broader community. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach courses in theories and curriculum models for birth to 8 years; early childhood growth and development; and related field-based education courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in diverse school settings (infant/toddler, preschool, and/or grades K and 1) and have content expertise in social studies, math, science, or literacy.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education and at least three years of teaching in early childhood settings or public school settings, as well as experience teaching in the college classroom. Candidates who are ABD will be considered if all degree requirements are completed by August 31, 2015.

The College of New Jersey

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Emphasizing a residential experience for its nearly 6,000 undergraduates, TCNJ is one of Barron's 75 "Most Competitive" American colleges, and U.S. News & World Report's No. 1 public institution of its kind in the northern region of the country. The College also offers focused graduate programs in nursing, education and English. TCNJ was awarded, in 2006, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools-Arts & Communication; Business; Culture and Society; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of NYC and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. TCNJ has 39 major buildings, including the 4th-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review. The School of Education houses four departments and seven programs or options, and offers the degrees of BA, BS, and MAT. The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood includes 17 faculty members and offers programs early childhood, elementary and urban education.

Contact Information

The College of New Jersey is an EEO/AA Employer. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically to: eecesearch@tcnj.edu Attention: Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Jody Eberly. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by October 15, 2015 will receive primary consideration.

The College of New Jersey is committed to creating a diverse community that supports all of its faculty, students and staff. All members of the TCNJ Campus Community share a responsibility for creating and sustaining a learning environment where difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. The College of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

https://jedi.tcnj.edu/webteam/employment/show_job.php?jobid=12984&category=Academic/Faculty%20Positions

San José State University-Job Opening
San José, California
Subject to Budgetary Approval

Educational Leadership/Administration Job Opening ID (JOID): 23049

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track). Two positions are available

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Educational Administration or a related field by the time of appointment. Potential for excellence in teaching, scholarly research, publications and grant writing for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. For appointment at the Associate rank, candidates can demonstrate past success and have a high level of competence and sufficient experience to teach and advise graduate students at the masters and doctoral levels as well as to conduct research in PreK-12 leadership. Interest in and ability to seek and secure external funding. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of multicultural populations and an ability to work successfully with diverse students and community populations.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a school leader and/or teacher in PreK-12 school
settings. Research interests and publications that include social justice issues. Experience in developing and teaching graduate level courses in the following: school and/or district leadership, PreK-20 school and university collaboration, school finance and/or law, urban school and or district leadership, or charter/private school leadership.

Responsibilities: Teach and develop courses in educational leadership and administration; contribute to knowledge creation in the field of Educational Leadership through scholarship, publications, and grant writing. Field supervision in educational settings. Chair and/or serve on masters’ projects and doctoral dissertations. Work collaboratively with members of the educational community, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Serve on department and university committees, and contribute to program and curriculum development. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date: August 18, 2015

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Please include JOID number on all correspondence. For specific questions, please contact:
Dr. Lisa Oliver, Chair
Department of Educational Leadership San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0072
Phone: 408-924-3619
Email: lisa.oliver@sjsu.edu

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, asignificant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Application Procedures: For full consideration upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, research plans, writing sample (published article preferred), and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by November 10, 2014 at apply.interfolio.com/25994

San José State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus Crime and Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State University’s annual safety report by contacting the University Police Department at (408) 924-2222 or by visiting the University Police Department website at (http://www.sjsu.edu/police.)

University of Louisville- Job opening

College of Education and Human Development

P-12 EDUCATIONAL POLICY, LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP, FOUNDATIONS, AND HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) seeks an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator in P-12 Educational Policy, Leadership and Administration. Successful applicants should have teaching and research interests in one or more of the following areas: educational leadership, education policy, program evaluation, qualitative methodologies, and/or mixed methods research designs.
The Department of Leadership, Foundations and Human Resource Education (ELFH) includes 22 FTE faculty members and offers a variety of programs that lead to Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral (Ph.D., Ed.D) degrees in the areas of educational administration, organizational leadership and learning, higher education, and evaluation.

Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities include: teaching graduate courses online and off-campus; coordinating recruitment efforts and admission processes; supervising students in field experiences; advising and mentoring graduate students; providing leadership for Ed.S., and Ed.D., and certification programs; and developing a prominent Ph.D. program focused on educational leadership and urban policy.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research at the national or international level
  
• Demonstrated success or the potential for success in seeking external grants and contracts
  
• Demonstrated success publishing in referred journals
  
• Demonstrated commitment to issues of social justice, diversity, and students from multicultural communities and backgrounds
  
• Doctoral degree in P-12 educational policy, leadership and administration or a closely related field
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Demonstrated success in advising educational leaders and policymakers on issues related to production, implementation, and subsequent consequences of local, state, and federal education policies
  
• Documented research interest in issues of diversity - racial/ethnic, linguistic, gender, and socioeconomic - as they appear in the urban P-12 context
  
• Knowledge of ELCC/CAEP accreditation standards for school and district level leadership
  
• Administrative experience in P-12 leadership and leadership preparation programs 

Appointment: 10-month appointment, competitive salary plus $5K stipend per year for program coordinator role
Beginning date: January 1, 2015
Apply: Applicants must apply online at http://louisville.edu/jobs and select posting #UL191.
The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity, and in that spirit seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates. 

Contact us

Dr. Gaetane Jean-Marie or Dr. Bradley Carpenter ELFH Department
College of Education and Human Development

office: 502-852-6475
e-mail: gaetane.jeanmarie@louisville.edu
bradley.carpenter@louisville.edu
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292 

PARCC Seeks Feedback on Model Content Frameworks, Formative Tasks

Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), one of the two consortia working on Common Core-aligned assessments, has released a draft K-2 “Model Content Frameworks” for English Language Arts and Math, which will be used to guide implementation of Common Core standards and to design formative assessments in these grades. They are accepting feedback from now through May 30th. This page also provides the opportunity to give feedback on K-1 prototype formative tasks. 
http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-model-content-frameworks

Here is another opportunity to provide feedback; this one is on the federal Dept. of Ed's case studies on K entry assessment:  

Federal Register

OU-Tulsa

Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI)

JOB DESCRIPTION / May 2014

TITLE:  Post Doctoral Fellow

POSITION INFORMATION: This position offers collaborative and independent research opportunities at the Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) at OU-Tulsa.  It is an opportunity to join an existing research group dedicated to applied research in early childhood education, with a special focus on birth through age 3 populations and settings.  The major responsibilities include conceptualizing research questions based on ECEI’s existing data, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts suitable for publication in leading journals, collaborating with ECEI staff and affiliates in preparing proposals for external funding and responding to RFPs.  Successful candidate will lead and/or work closely with interdisciplinary staff/faculty/and student research teams in all aspect of research.

This position is a one-year appointment.  Upon satisfactory performance, reappointment for additional years possible.  This position is contingent on the continued availability of funds and satisfactory performance. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1.              Develop publications from existing ECEI databases.  Become familiar with existing ECEI databases, generate research questions, analyze data, and draft publications suitable for leading journals. 

2.              Technical support and advising.  Provide technical support—methodological, statistical, and procedural—for projects conducted by ECEI staff and affiliates.

3.              Develop independent line of research in collaboration with ECEI staff.  Develops own line of inquiry relevant to ECEI’s applied research.

4.              Supervision/Task Delegation. Delegates tasks, as appropriate, among ECEI staff in order to carry out analyses and publications for the ECEI and Research Partners; mentors junior staff.

5.              Leading and collaborating with project teams.  Leads and/or works closely with interdisciplinary staff/faculty/and student research teams in all aspect of research; collaborate in preparation of proposals for external funding. 

6.              Participates in ECEI professional development activities.  Participates in ECEI professional development by attending scheduled trainings, as directed, and by sharing expertise with staff and affiliates.

7.              Participates in ECEI dissemination activities.  Leads and participates in development of manuscripts for publication.  Develops and delivers presentations at professional conferences.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Candidates must have completed their doctoral degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field.

Experience:  Candidate should have interest and expertise in early childhood education research.  Strong skills in quantitative analysis and success in peer-reviewed publications required.    

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:  Research and content expertise in early childhood education.  Strong computer skills including ability to use statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS; proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases using EXCEL, ACCESS, or similar packages.  Able to conduct a variety of advanced quantitative analyses independently, draft manuscripts, and present research findings in oral and written forms.  Must be able to conceptualize research questions, analyze data, and present findings suitable for professional publication in leading journals.  Ability to work and lead in a team environment including the ability to work independently and delegate as necessary.  Demonstrated interpersonal skills; effective oral/written communication skills required.  Applicants with research interest and expertise in infant-toddler care and education and/or at-risk populations, including Dual Language Learners and children living in poverty, are especially desired.  Spanish fluency preferred.  Willing to work some nights and weekends to meet project demands.  Must be able to travel overnight occasionally for tasks related to data collection, analysis, or presentation.

For more information contact:  Diane Horm, Director, Early Childhood Education Institute, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa; dhorm@ou.edu

To apply for this position, please visit https://jobs.ou.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=308326

Select Tulsa Campus Jobs; The position number is 19440.  The position will remain open until filled.

Diane M. Horm, Ph.D.

GKFF Endowed Chair

Director, Early Childhood Education Institute

OU-Tulsa

4502 East 41st Street, Room 4W125

Tulsa, OK 74135

(918) 660-3985

(918) 660-3911 (fax)

http://education.ou.edu/ecei

Teacher Recruitment Fair