Department Chair, Teacher Education

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Kearney, NEBRASKA
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Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Department Chair, Teacher Education
Brief Summary of Job Description
Chair of the Department of Teacher Education. Eligible for a tenure track faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level
Job Duties
The Chair of the Department of Teacher Education provides academic leadership and strategic vision, maintains the relationship between the Department and the University Administration, teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Contributes to the Department’s ‘s CAEP accreditation and state certification. Nurtures external relations with Partner Schools and the community. Manages daily operations and administration, including recruitment, retention, assessment, curriculum, and management of annual operation budget. Works with College of Education Dean and other Department Chairs. Provides guidance for programs within the Department.
Required Qualifications
Possesses a terminal degree in a field of study related to the program offerings of the department. Has a minimum of two years of successful P-12 teaching. Possesses a record of consistent scholarly work. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous administrative experience. Experiences\ teaching at the graduate level Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: Literacy, ESL, Curriculum, Education Research. Experience teaching online and with academic advising. Knowledge of and/or experience in accreditation. Distinguished scholarly activity. Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Physical Demands
Desired Start Date 08/12/2024
Is this position temporary? No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Conditions for Eligibility

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number F20230029P
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. 01/21/2024
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

308-865-8516 or [email protected]

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Dean Mark Reid at [email protected]


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