Director, Department of Master’s Studies for Teacher Leaders
Indiana Wesleyan University School of Educational Leadership
11.02.2009
Indiana
Wesleyan University has a strong commitment to teacher quality and we are proud
of our alumni, among them the 2007 and 2008 Indiana State Teachers of the Year,
a 2007 National Milken Educator, and a 2009 recipient of the
President’s Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. We seek an
accomplished academic leader to head the Department of Master’s Studies for
Teacher Leaders in our newly instituted School of Educational Leadership (SoEL).
IWU’s
education unit is NCATE accredited, and the Department of Master’s Studies for
Teacher Leaders is comprised of 12-member full time faculty with over 100
adjunct instructors. The department enrolls the largest number of graduate
students in the SoEL, serving nearly 1,000 candidates
enrolled in cohorts that convene 100% online or at one of two dozen field
locations - including 14 regional campuses - in Indiana or a neighboring state.
Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University is a
Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by
developing students in character, scholarship and leadership. IWU is the
fastest growing university in Indiana and has become the largest independent
university in the state in student headcount. The university is the largest of
the 180 member institutions in the Council of Christian Colleges &
Universities. IWU has received national recognition for both its quality and
affordability, and with employment exceeding 1,000, the University also has
been honored by two organizations as a best place to work.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to and working collaboratively with the division
chair of Advanced Studies for Teacher Leaders, the director will manage all
departmental activities related to faculty development, curriculum oversight,
and student care. As a member of the SoEL
administrative council, the director will be expected to advance the new
School’s culture of self-study, continuous improvement and programming
innovation that is responsive to the professional interests of P-12 educators.
The director’s office is based at the SoEL facility
located on IWU’s College of Adult and Professional Studies campus approximately
60 miles northeast of Indianapolis in Marion, Indiana. This
position is a 12-month administrative faculty assignment and the successful
candidate will be appointed as soon as the search process is concluded.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The director will be expected to:
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Articulate and mobilize
action plans in accordance with the university mission, college vision, and
school goals for faculty and program development
·
Supervise the work of a
3-person support staff and administer a substantial department budget
·
Work collaboratively with the
division chair to invest in the professional development of department faculty
·
Guide ongoing efforts by
department faculty to evaluate the master’s program student experience and make
use of assessment data to inform decisions about curricular refinements
·
Ensure that programs offered
by the department comply with state and national standards for advanced
studies, among them HLC, NCATE, numerous specialty professional associations,
and state departments of education
·
Act in conjunction with the
office of faculty recruitment to identify, evaluate, and recommend individuals
as full time and adjunct faculty for assignment to master’s program courses
·
Network with leaders of
public and non-public schools, universities, government agencies, and
professional associations to act and advise from an informed perspective
·
Represent the department to
varied campus and public constituencies and assist in the SoEL’s
marketing efforts on behalf of department programs
·
Maintain a personal agenda for continuous learning and perform service
to the university, teaching profession, and community
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly qualified applicants will demonstrate a strong
commitment to teacher education grounded in a Christ-centered world view and
possess the following attributes:
·
A servant leader’s heart in tune with IWU’s missional
commitment to change the world by developing people in character, scholarship
and leadership
·
An earned doctoral degree in a field of educational studies or relevant
disciplines
·
A record of successful professional experience in K-12 public schools,
ideally including experience working with developmentally and culturally
diverse populations
·
A professional dossier that exemplifies the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions of an accomplished teacher leader
·
A facile awareness of
higher education academic and administrative processes
·
Collegiate level teaching experience, ideally in both online and on-site
instructional venues
·
A capacity to conceptualize
and implement new program offerings that are meaningful to adults who teach and
learn in the digital age
·
A working
knowledge of higher education
accreditation requirements, especially those related to NCATE standards for
advanced programs
·
A solid track record as a collaborative leader possessing effective
written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and a strong interest in
building cooperative relationships
·
A thorough understanding of the research and policy arena related to the
education and licensure of teachers
SALARY & BENEFITS:
This position is a 12-month administrative faculty
assignment offering a competitive compensation package that includes relocation
assistance and dependent tuition benefits.
PROCEDURE:
Applicants should complete the online Adult & Professional Studies Full-Time Faculty Application
found at https://secure.indwes.edu/APS/FacultyApplication/fulltime.asp and forward a current vita, official transcripts from all
post-baccalaureate studies, and evidence of professional teaching credentials
along with a letter of introduction describing major leadership accomplishments
to:
Indiana Wesleyan University
Human Resources
4201 S. Washington St.
Marion, IN 46953
Email: hr@indwes.edu
Fax: 765-677-2944
Consideration of candidates will begin January 4, 2010 and will
continue until the position is filled. For optimal consideration, completed
applications should be received by December 31, 2009.
IWU is an equal opportunity employer that seeks a diverse
workforce of committed evangelical Christians from all racial and ethnic
backgrounds.