The College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa seeks a 12-month Richard O. Jacobson Endowed Chair in Education to promote and expand the Collegeong-standing commitment to working with faculty within the College and across campus, preK-12 schools, and community partners, and contribute to building and maintaining the intellectual capacity to support the Universityision of campus vitality. As the Director of the Center for Educational Transformation (CET), this individual will facilitate educational innovation, research and dissemination, and elevate the national reputation of the University through the Centeroals of research, practice, and policy. CET will be well-positioned to attract significant external funds and build a reputation for the University as an engaged and desirable partner both locally and nationally. The faculty member is also expected to teach, conduct research, and perform service activities within their field of study.
Education Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in the area of curriculum and instruction, special education, educational psychology, educational policy, evaluation/assessment, physical or health education, or other advanced degree grounded in a related field required.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate a sustained record of research, teaching, and service to substantiate the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Additional qualifications include successful school and/or community partnership, significant scholarly productivity including publications on issues in education and educational partnerships; successful history of grant-funded research and other initiatives; and, strong record of interdisciplinary leadership in higher education.
Desirable Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience including successful management, staff oversight, and funding of a research center; ability to mentor junior faculty, work with doctoral students, and collaborate with faculty engaged in university and community partnership work; evidence of excellence in teaching in higher education; innovation in expanding partnership endeavors and identifying new and interdisciplinary ways of addressing educational challenges; established national professional reputation in an academic field; and, expertise on national issues in PreK-12 educational reform.
Online Application Required Documents
Required Documents: Curriculum Vita
Professional References: Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
Number of References: 3
Cover Letter: A plain text cover letter is required.
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Contact Information
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