The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for a tenure-track Department Chair position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences (TLS) beginning summer 2019 with a specialization in special education. As an administrator, the department chair serves a member of the MCE leadership team and as such serves as a leader across the entire College. The primary responsibilities include working with the Dean’s office to advocate for their department, to advance the mission of the College and to serve as an exemplary citizen of the University. Department Chairs are responsible for formulating and communicating departmental goals; overseeing hiring, retention and evaluation of faculty and departmental support staff; establishing departmental budget priorities, allocations, and work load assignments; and recommending leaves and special assignments with the Dean’s approval.
We are looking for a Chair and colleague to continue the positive trajectory of the Department as we adopt an exciting new College strategic plan embedded in an intersystem philosophy and the promotion of interprofessional collaboration. This person will provide leadership while building bridges across disciplines that emphasize the collective strengths of the TLS faculty and students in support of our mission to serve the public good and promote inclusive excellence. We seek a candidate with a proven record of scholarship, teaching and leadership in supporting the diverse educational and mental health needs of families, educators, and special education populations within a rapidly changing global society.
Required Education and Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in special education or a closely related area of expertise.
• Candidates for Associate Professor will be mid-career scholars with a national reputation in teaching, research, and/or service
• Candidates for Professor will be career scholars with a national and international reputation in teaching, scholarly, research, and service.
• Earned tenure at a prior institution and shows promise for meeting the MCE tenure criteria. If Associate or Professor rank is granted, consideration for tenure will also occur at the time of hire.
• Experience working within an institution, school, or community educational setting serving students from birth to age 21.
• Active research agenda, focused on applied research and dissemination of knowledge in a specified area of special education.
• Established record of procuring external funding.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated collegial approach to leadership.
Preferred Education & Qualifications:
• Administrative leadership experience in academic or professional organizations.
• Research emphasis that addresses intersectionality of disability and race, class, and gender.
• Experience working in diverse, underserved populations.
• Established record of mentoring and providing guidance and leadership for junior faculty.
Inquiries about this position can be made to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Gloria Miler, gloria.miller@du.edu.
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MCE is a graduate college of education dedicated to creating positive change by unleashing the power of learning. The college infuses social justice, diversity and inclusion across its 23 advanced degrees in higher education, teacher preparation, public policy, special education, counseling psychology, research methods, and information science.