Position Details

Job Title Andrew M. Greeley Chair in Catholic Education

Position Title Andrew M. Greeley Chair in Catholic Education

Position Number

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)

Department Name SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities
The Andrew M. Greeley Chair in Catholic Education in the Loyola University Chicago School of Education ( LUC SOE ) offers a contemporary educator and scholar the opportunity to extend Greeley s legacy of advocacy for Catholic schools and research in the field of Catholic education. This is a full-time non-tenure track position, beginning Academic Year 2019-2020. Through research, teaching, advising, publications and presentations, the Greeley Chair is called to establish a national presence in the field of Catholic education on behalf of Loyola University Chicago and the School of Education, communicate a passion for Catholic education in the School of Education and beyond, and contribute to the future of Catholic education. Within the university and the SOE , the Greeley Chair works with the Greeley Center for Catholic Education and with faculty, staff, and students in all focus areas in the School of Education to support the intentional integration of Loyola s and the School of Education s Jesuit and Catholic identity into the professional formation of undergraduate and graduate candidates.

Teaching
o Catholic educator degree cohorts
o Online Catholic educator certificate programs
o Undergraduate teacher prep candidates
Scholarly Research and Publication
o Related to Catholic Education
o In support of/in conjunction with the work of the Greeley Center for Catholic Education
o In collaboration with other Catholic education researchers nationally and internationally
Student Advisement
o Supervision of Greeley Chair graduate assistant
o Dissertation direction for research related to Catholic education
National Presence
o Presentations at conferences
o Involvement/leadership in national Catholic educational organizations
Grants and Advancement
o Securing Grants related to research
o Work with advancement to expand Greeley Chair endowment
University Presence
o Mission effectiveness support
o Collaboration with Loyola s Center for Catholic Intellectual Heritage
o Collaboration with other university units relative to the Chair s areas of expertise

Qualifications
Ideal Experience/Credentials:
Doctorate in related field
Experience in Catholic higher education
Ability to teach relevant courses in SOE
Experience with PK-12 Catholic schools
Demonstrated research interest in and publication record regarding Catholic education
Positive teaching reviews

Desired Qualities:
Passion for Catholic education
Strong collaborator
Stature/disposition to become a leader in Catholic higher education supporting Catholic schools
Innovative/creative thinker
Articulate understanding of and affinity for faith-based education on all levels primary, secondary, and higher education.

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Doctorate in related field
Experience in Catholic higher education
Ability to teach relevant courses in SOE
Experience with PK-12 Catholic schools
Demonstrated research interest in and publication record regarding Catholic education
Positive teaching reviews

Open Date 11/12/2018

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their qualifications for this position, especially in terms of undergraduate teaching and mentorship. Referees will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process.

For more information please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Boyle at mboyle3@luc.edu.

Review of applications will begin November 30, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Quick Link for Posting http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/9679

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