The Director will hold a faculty appointment in the College of Education and Human Development in the department or school most appropriate to his/her area of expertise and will have a scholarly record commensurate with appointment as a tenure-track or tenured faculty member. The Director will report to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development. The position is an 11-month appointment, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2018.
More information about the Center's activities can be found here: http://www.dcte.udel.edu/
DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership and expertise regarding teacher education programs across campus in coordination with DCTE personnel and University faculty.
- Supervise and coordinate the efforts of the Center's multiple offices, providing a collegial environment that ensures high-quality work.
- Work directly with the Office of Certification and Accreditation regarding the professional education unit's accountability processes, which includes: (a) monitoring program coordinators' implementation of their component of the teacher education assessment system; (b) ensuring the Center fulfills all of its Educator Preparation Program responsibilities; (c) designing ways to efficiently gather required data; (d) writing the annual reports and accreditation review institutional report; (e) supporting the use of research-based strategies in all teacher education programs; and (f) on cycle, preparing for the accreditation visit and the Specialty Program Association reports, with assistance from the Senior Associate Director and program coordinators.
- Work closely with the Office of Clinical Studies to support numerous processes, including: (a) securing high quality placements for teacher education candidates; (b) supporting partnership efforts with school districts; (c) providing professional development and mentorship opportunities to support teacher candidates; and (d) preparing annual reports for stakeholders and Delaware Department of Education, with assistance from the Assistant Directors.
- Oversee the Education Resource Center on campus, including managing the budget and supervising the Director.
- Support the Alternate Routes to Teacher Certification program for teachers of critical needs subject areas
- Chair the University Council on Teacher Education, specifically bringing suggestions to the Council to ensure that UD's programs reflect current best practices in professional education.
- Manage the Center's budgets and ensure the judicious use of the Center's funds.
- Personally secure, and support others in their efforts to secure, external funds to support and extend the Center's work.
- Support the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds in teacher education programs.
- Represent UD's professional education unit at the state level on various Delaware Department of Education committees; engage in teacher education leadership on the state and national levels.
- Remain current regarding the latest research in teacher education and maintain an active research program consistent with that of a tenure-line faculty member.
- Teach two courses a year in the Director's area of expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in teacher education or a closely-related field
- Relevant experiences in higher education and evidence of leadership in teacher education
- Skills and relevant experience in managing and supervising professionals and staff
- Expertise in managing a budget and skill in resource generation, including grant writing
- Knowledge of accountability and accreditation practices, including CAEP requirements
- Evidence of a focused teacher education-related research program and the ability to implement research practices that ensure programs of world-class quality
- Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Skill in working collaboratively with teacher education colleagues across campus, state Department of Education colleagues, and school districts
- Skill in developing and implementing undergraduate and graduate teacher education recruitment plans
- Effective written and oral communication skills and technology skills
SALARY: The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: Review of applications will begin on March 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a letter of application that addresses relevant experiences, expertise, and leadership in teacher education. Applications should also include a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. The curriculum vitae and other application materials will be shared with departmental faculty.
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