Chair and Professor of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

REQ19922 – Chair and Professor of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology Apply now to join FAU, according to the Washington Monthly - “one of the greatest success stories in American higher education.” Position Summary: The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at FAU’s College of Education invites applications for Chair and Professor. We are seeking a highly ethical and collaborative candidate to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across the department, college, and university, to achieve our shared mission and goals. The successful candidate will teach master’s and doctoral courses, advise and mentor Ph.D. students, enable and promote strong scholarship by department faculty, develop innovative and entrepreneurial partnerships, actively participate in faculty recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement efforts, and serve on departmental committees related to Educational Leadership and Research Methodology. Minimum Qualifications Hold an earned doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in one of the department’s focus areas, such as higher education, school leadership, research methodology, or related fields. Have a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service that meets FAU’s tenure eligibility requirements and possess the rank of full professor at the time of appointment. Demonstrate administrative, managerial, social, and financial skills necessary to effectively lead an academic department. Exhibit success as a collaborative leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Show substantive commitment and contributions to higher education, educational leadership, or research methodology. Meet eligibility requirements to work legally in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout the proposed employment term. Desired Qualifications Excellent record of teaching and mentoring. Evidence of experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, districts, and other educational leadership-related organizations. Proven history of obtaining and supporting external funding. Skilled in cultivating departmental research activity. Excellence in faculty development and mentoring. Expertise in initiating and maintaining accreditation processes. Ability to effectively lead the department in collaboration with multiple constituencies. Capable of promoting the department’s strategic priorities. Responsibilities The department chair acts as the senior faculty member and administrator of the academic department. This person is responsible for setting a strategic direction for the department, ensuring coherence, quality, and differentiation across the three academic programs of higher education leadership, school leadership, and research methodology, recruiting and developing faculty, improving instructional programs and quality, coordinating research and service initiatives, evaluating personnel, and representing the department inside and outside the university through the dean. Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. The university welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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