Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) ยท 3 months ago
Chair, Womack Department of Educational Leadership, Tenure-Track Faculty
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking a Chair for the Womack Department of Educational Leadership. The successful candidate will provide strategic academic and administrative leadership, oversee departmental operations, and support faculty recruitment and development while promoting excellence in teaching and research.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage departmental programs, faculty, and staff
Support faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and promotion/tenure processes
Oversee departmental operations including budgeting, staffing, and course scheduling
Drive curriculum innovation, program development, and accreditation efforts
Promote excellence in teaching, research, and service across all disciplines
Cultivate partnerships with schools, districts, agencies, and external organizations
Foster a culture of collaboration, connection, and student-centered success
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Represent the department on college and university committees
Qualification
Required
A terminal degree in educational leadership, administration and supervision, higher education leadership, academic administration, K-12 leadership, learning sciences, professional counseling, library science, human development, family science, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date
Five (5) years of full-time higher education teaching experience and three (3) years of leadership experience are required by the appointment date
Preferred
Experience navigating promotion and tenure processes
Leadership experience across multiple disciplines within a department or college
Proven ability to support faculty and staff in professional development
Active research agenda and scholarship, preferably at an R1 or R2 institution
Experience with accreditation or program review processes
Strong record of building partnerships with schools, agencies, or professional organizations
Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation
Demonstrated success in supporting a broad range of learners through recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives
Experience in curriculum design, program development, or expansion
Benefits
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Company
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students, Middle Tennessee State University is the No. 1 choice for our state's transfer students, the No.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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