Southern Methodist University
Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development
Education: Doctorate in educational leadership, policy or administration, instructional leadership or closely related field
The Simmons School of Education & Human Development invites applications for an Associate-Full Professor / Department Chair position in The Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL). EPL seeks a scholar with a strong record of research and external funding in K-12 educational leadership and/or administrator preparation. We seek an experienced and capable leader to serve as chair of the EPL Department. Preferred research agenda would include one or more of the following areas: educational executive, mid-level and distributed leadership; leadership for STEM education; effectiveness of administrator preparation programs; impact of educational innovation on teachers and administrators; educational equity and K-12 educational leadership & policy. K-12 experience is desirable. The candidate should be able to show evidence of administrative ability through prior experience in administering programs, departments, centers, or large grants. This position would provide performance assessment and mentorship to the department’s junior faculty and would also engage in academic advising by serving on doctoral dissertation committees and teaching at the graduate level. This position will also serve as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council. For additional information please visit http://smu.edu/epl
Application Due Date: December 10, 2018
Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Anticipated start date June 1, 2019
Where to Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/46967
For further information contact: kmilligan@smu.edu
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