Chairperson-Management
Michigan State University

Job Info

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Job no: 820255
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education
Department: Counseling, Educ Psych & Spec Educ 10014204
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Advising/Counseling, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE) seeks a 12-month, tenure-track full-professor to serve as Department Chair. Candidates should be interested in and committed to the leadership of a department that is composed of five separate academic graduate programs including: Educational Psychology and Educational Technology; Measurement and Quantitative Methods; School Psychology; Rehabilitation Counseling; and Special Education (both undergraduate and graduate). The department also houses the Center for the Study of Curriculum Policy and has strong ties with the CREATE for STEM Institute. This results in a total of 35 tenure-stream faculty in the department. The candidate will have a PhD in an academic area centered on at least one of the above five programs and will have a strong record of scholarship in that particular area. Applicants should also have leadership, teaching, and public policy/outreach experience. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and a demonstrated commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.

The candidate should also have commitment to the development of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate degree programs as all types are included in the aggregate across the five broad program areas. As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the Department, the Chair is responsible for fostering excellence in all Departmental activities consistent with MSU's 2030 Strategic Plan

(https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/executive-summary) and the priorities of the College of Education.

The CEPSE Department houses several nationally acclaimed programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report 2023 including: Rehabilitation Counseling (#1), Educational Psychology (#6) and Special Education (#11). School Psychology and Measurement and Quantitative Methods are also nationally and internationally recognized programs. Situated in an institution committed to access and outreach, CEPSE faculty and students are deeply committed to addressing local, state, national, and international policy and practice issues. Building on our collective strengths, we seek to add a new and unique voice to the department.

Duties:

• Promote excellence in research, teaching, and public policy and practice outreach and engagement
• Promote academic growth and development among faculty and students
• Support a collegial, collaborative, and productive Department culture for the full diversity of

CEPSE faculty, staff, and students

• Manage and communicate effectively about organizational operations and resources
• Promote professional growth and development among staff
• In consultation with the CEPSE Faculty Advisory Committee, develop, maintain, and

communicate a vision regarding strategic initiatives, priorities, and policies

• Be an informed and strategic advocate for the faculty and Department, as it relates to priority

discussions at the College and the University

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate Related to any One of the Five Program Areas: Measurement and Quantitative Methods, School Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Educational Psychology/Educational Technology (EPET).

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• An outstanding scholarly publication record

• Prior successful professional leadership experience
• Commitment to promoting diversity in the Department
• An understanding of and commitment to the full array of CEPSE programs
• A record of supporting the academic growth and development of students
• A record of collaborating with other faculty members both within and outside of your area

• Commitment to outreach and engagement with K-12 schools, government and community

agencies, and/or educational policy communities

Desired Qualifications

Applicants should also have leadership, teaching, and public policy/outreach experience. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and a demonstrated commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.

The candidate should also have commitment to the development of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate degree programs as all types are included in the aggregate across the five broad program areas. As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the Department, the Chair is responsible for fostering excellence in all Departmental activities consistent with MSU's 2030 Strategic Plan

(https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/executive-summary) and the priorities of the College of Education.

Required Application Materials

Instructions to Applicants:

Online application via careers.msu.edu is required, see posting 820255. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, an empirical writing example or journal article that is relevant to your area of scholarship, and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin in December 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the start of our review period.

Department Web Address: education.msu.edu/cepse

Position start date: August 15, 2023

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin in December 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the start of our review period.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/01/2022

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

About the MSU College of Education:

In the highly ranked College of Education, our community of scholars is committed to improving practice through the land-grant mission of Michigan State University. We conduct research that makes an impact on education, health, and well-being around the world. We welcome colleagues who demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, collaborate across fields of study, and strive to enact equity and inclusion in their work. Please see our website, education.msu.edu/jobs.

The CEPSE Department houses several nationally acclaimed programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report 2023 including: Rehabilitation Counseling (#1), Educational Psychology (#6) and Special Education (#11). School Psychology and Measurement and Quantitative Methods are also nationally and internationally recognized programs. Situated in an institution committed to access and outreach, CEPSE faculty and students are deeply committed to addressing local, state, national, and international policy and practice issues. Building on our collective strengths, we seek to add a new and unique voice to the department.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 13, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 13, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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