[Philosed] C&I department chair position
Craig Cunningham
Deweyans and Philosophers of Education:
The National College of Education at National-Louis University Is seeking a Curriculum and Instruction department chair.
The person must hold a doctorate in a related field and have attained tenure in an institution of higher education.
The position announcement is attached and pasted below.
Please distribute widely. –Craig
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, Illinois
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Position Description
Associate Professor, Tenured or Tenure Track,
Department Chair of Curriculum and Instruction
Starting Date: September 1, 2010
The National College of Education of National-Louis University is pleased to announce its search for a Department Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction and solicits nominations and expressions of interest. National College of Education is one of the largest colleges of education in the country with dynamic programs serving diverse learners. NCE is NCATE-accredited.
National-Louis University is a multi-purpose, not-for-profit university that annually serves more than 13,000 students. Founded in 1886 and dedicated to a progressive philosophy of education and social justice, the University also includes colleges of arts and sciences, and management and business. National-Louis University has five Chicago area campuses in downtown Chicago, North Shore (Skokie), Lisle, Wheeling and Elgin; sites in Florida, Virginia and Wisconsin, and Nowy Sacz, Poland. The College has six strategic themes: Academic Excellence, Partnerships, Assessment, Technology, Diversity and Improved Processes.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction includes the Math Education Program and the Curriculum and Instruction Program with concentrations in ESL-Bilingual Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Health Education, School Nurse Education, and a Personalized Option. There are 19 full-time faculty members in the department. The department offers undergraduate and graduate courses and faculty members are very involved in field sites through research, grants, and professional development. The faculty is seeking a colleague who will share their commitment to collaborative teaching, research and service as we attempt to meet the needs of our partners in the schools and the students they teach. A commitment to celebrating the rich diversity of the Chicago urban area and to discovering new ways to improve the learning for all students is essential.
We are seeking a colleague with an earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field, and full-time teaching experience in higher education. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to student learning, knowledge of standards-based assessment, a plan for active scholarship and research, a commitment to diversity and the use of technology. Teaching experience in diverse K-12 educational settings is a valuable asset.
The Chairperson of the department is responsible for working with a highly talented group of faculty members in the implementation of the academic programs listed above. This includes curricular initiation and review, the hiring of all full and adjunct faculty members, strategic planning, budget development and monitoring, faculty and staff performance review, accreditation report development, implementation of assessment systems, and participation on the department chairs council and the dean’s team. The faculty is eager to find an individual who will eagerly pursue new and creative approaches to teacher education in today’s world.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Please send applications, including a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and complete contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of three references, care of: Provost’s Office, National-Louis University, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603. You may also submit the above via email to Eva Hernandez at Eva.He...@nl.edu. The position will begin September 1, 2010, and run on a ten month contract, with summer contract and additional stipend.
National-Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era.
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