Position Available: Associate Director of the School of Education, College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Associate Director of the School of Education

The School of Education (SOE) in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a senior faculty member to hold the position of Associate Director of the School of Education with a negotiable but no later than start date of August 16, 2016. Candidates will be eligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, depending on qualifications.
The Associate Director will play a critical role in guiding and supporting the University’s vision to be a leading U.S. educator preparation institution. We thus seek a dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic colleague who will join a collaborative faculty in designing and enacting ambitious, research-based PK-12 educator preparation programs at Iowa State.
Associate Director responsibilities:
● Coordinate University Educator Preparation programs, lead the university-wide Educator Preparation Coordinating Council, facilitate the educator preparation program’s continuous improvement processes, and oversee accreditation initiatives and processes.
● Collaborate with faculty and staff in the educator preparation programs to articulate and enact an integrated, ambitious vision of research-based educator preparation programs that will prepare professionals to work in an increasingly diverse society.
● Foster partnerships with students, faculty and staff within the university; with other educator preparation programs in the state; and with educational policymakers and community leaders.
● Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with other Regents Institutions on educator preparation issues.
● Contribute as a faculty member in the University’s graduate and undergraduate educator certification programs, and masters/doctoral level programs.
● Collaborate with the Deans of the Colleges of Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Director of the School of Education, the Director of Teacher Education Services, members of the teacher and administrator education faculty and staff, and other interested faculty and community leaders to envision, design, develop and deliver educator preparation programs.
In addition:
● Coordinate and, where appropriate participate, in a research program to study the preparation of PK-12 teachers and administrators and their relationships with students, parents, and communities;
● Support program offerings, field experiences, and internships that are embedded in substantive community engagement and renewal of both the University and partner school districts;
● Collaborate with teacher and administrator education faculty and staff to foster coherence and alignment between coursework and field experiences;
● Foster community relationships to create additional opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work with students with diverse linguistic, cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds;
● Enhance student recruitment and retention efforts in support of increasing the number of students from traditionally under-represented groups in educator preparation programs.
The successful candidate will have a record of excellence in research, teaching, and grant acquisition and demonstrated commitment to equitable educational access and opportunity for all students.

The School of Education at Iowa State University is committed to engaging in rigorous and socially meaningful research, preparing leaders and practitioners across the P-20 continuum that support rich and equitable learning opportunities for all students, and supporting public education as a cornerstone of a healthy, vibrant, and just society.  We strive to be a national leader in educational theory, policy, and practice, and to honor the land-grant tradition and the broader mission of the University to serve the people of Iowa.

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the Nation. Over 34,000 students are enrolled, and served by over 6,100 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). The university is located in Ames, Iowa, a community of nearly 60,000, which is frequently recognized with numerous awards, including one of the best places to live (Money magazine), one of the smartest cities in America (Lumosity and Forbes), one of the best places to raise children (BusinessWeek), and one of the most livable bargain real estate markets (MSN).

Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.

All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within the program, the department, college, and university activities and collegial interaction, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Required Qualifications:  Appointments at the Professor or Associate Professor level must hold a doctorate in education or a closely related field and meet university standards for appointment at the respective rank including publications in top-tier refereed journals, acquisition of external funding for research activities, and nationally recognized contributions to scholarship in area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:  

● Successful administrative experience leading an educator preparation program.
● Demonstrated research agenda in teacher education, educational administration, or a closely related content area.
● Experience in leading organizational development, preparing and supporting educators, and addressing program, curricular, pedagogical and licensure issues in education-related fields.
● Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues in education.
● Demonstrated commitment to honoring student, faculty and staff diversity.
● Evidence of ability to facilitate and communicate the school’s and university’s vision for educator preparation.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check

 

To Apply: All application materials must be submitted electronically at https://www.iastatejobs.com/.  Once on the website, search by Vacancy ID #500144 and apply by clicking on “Apply for this Vacancy.” To apply for this position, please click on “Apply for this Vacancy” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1.     Letter of Application addressing your interests and qualifications for this position

2.     Complete Curriculum Vitae that includes current email contact information.

3.     Scholarly manuscript that reflects work you have done that is relevant to the position – Please attach as “Other Document(s) 1”.

4.     Contact information to include the name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail for three academic references who will be asked to submit letters on your behalf as the search process progresses.

If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email Dr. Robert Reason, rreason@iastate.edu or Heidi Doellinger, hldoell@iastate.edu

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.  

Application Deadline: Review of applications begin October 1, 2015; position remains open until filled.

Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action employer and will take action to ensure that employment practices are free of discrimination. Iowa State University is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.