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Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership
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Position Number: 5822079
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Education - Edu. Admin & Leadership (study of)

Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership

Job ID: 279450
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Educational Leadership at Kennesaw State University is committed to preparing educational leaders who have sensitivity to and investment in the needs and development of all current and future stakeholders. To meet this mission, the curriculum is focused on critical thinking, problem-solving, and transforming leadership for all candidates through a commitment to welcoming, accessible, responsive, and ethical practice. The department is further committed to building partnerships with a broad spectrum of communities through field-based opportunities that explore solutions to current educational challenges.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a highly accomplished scholar and strategic leader for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership with a preferred start date of July 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Shaping and guiding the direction of the College as a key part of the administrative leadership team
Working closely with the Dean of the Bagwell College of Education
Developing and coordinating a strategic plan for the department
Budgeting and fiscal management of departmental resources
Acting as a liaison for the department in formal communications
Building strong relationships with college and university administrators, faculty, and staff, as well as external school districts and agencies
Partnering with the department faculty council, advisory board, and key stakeholders
Ensuring optimal class schedules and the effective allocation of instructional resources
Leading faculty assessment, development, and evaluation
Driving recruitment strategies to attract graduate students

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Educational Leadership or a related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials required to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership in the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a department chair or equivalent leadership in a higher education setting, including strategic planning, managing budgets, and supervising personnel
Record of advocating for students, faculty, staff
Expertise in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and in sustaining effective communities of practice among faculty
Experience with shared governance
Experience with graduate program development and recruitment
Experience with multiple modes of instructional delivery
Experience supporting faculty and student research initiatives and grants
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain partnerships with P-16 schools
Record of involvement in professional organizations at the state, regional, and national/international level
Experience with program assessment and accreditation

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Denise Ross, dross71@kennesaw.edu, 470-508-9337.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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