Archive for July, 2010

Call for Proposals

ACAD is now accepting session and workshop proposals for its 67th annual meeting, which will be held in conjunction with the Association of American Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) 97th annual meeting January 26–29, 2011 in San Francisco, CA. Complementing AAC&U’s conference theme Global Positioning: Essential Learning, Student Success, and the Currency of U.S. Degrees, ACAD’s annual meeting theme is Academic Leadership: Advancing Liberal Learning for Global Mobility, and our program features sessions that academic administrators will find useful, challenging, and enriching. Echoing the AAC&U emphasis on “imperatives of changing international economic and political power” and the importance of creativity in meeting the needs of our students, the 2011 ACAD meeting will focus on institutional structures and leadership that successfully advance liberal learning as our world becomes progressively flatter.

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For full consideration, proposals are due to ACAD (electronic format preferred) by July 2, 2010 and should be emailed to Laura Rzepka, Administrative Director at rzepka@acad-edu.org. Presenters will receive a verification email upon receipt of submission. Final program decisions will be made by August, 2010.

Registration opens September 2010. Please visit the AAC&U website for information on the full meeting and how to register.

For more information, please contact the ACAD office.

Category: New & Noteworthy

Chair of Teacher Education

Chair of Teacher Education

Institution web site: http://www.madonna.edu/
Location: Livonia, MI 48150
Posted date: July19, 2010

The College of Education of Madonna University invites application for a full-time position as an Assistant/ Associate Professor and Chair of Teacher Education. The College includes twelve full-time faculty who offer instruction in NCATE-approved elementary and secondary teacher education programs, and advanced programs in Educational Leadership, Literacy Education, Special Education, Educational Technology, Early Childhood, and Curriculum and Instruction.

Required qualifications include:

1. An earned doctorate

2. Successful teaching and administrative experience in K-12 schools including a valid teaching certificate 3. Teaching and administrative experiences in higher education 4. The ability to teach courses in at least two of the following areas: educational technology, literacy, early childhood, secondary methods, research and statistics, educational psychology. Course teaching required both day and evening.

Chair responsibilities include:

1. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Education and is responsible for specific leadership and administration within the Teacher Education program, particularly as it relates to the design and implementation of assessment systems that testify to students’ attainment of standards of achievement in the state and national accreditation processes.

2. Course curriculum development and scheduling.

3. Coordination of assessment of content majors and minors and the Teacher Education program, in cooperation with the Dean and the University Director of Assessment.

4. Coordination of accreditation requirements for assessment and accountability of major and minor programs.

5. Working collaboratively with the Dean to recommend changes in academic procedures and Policies through the approval process; implement policies and procedures.

6. Using technology for:

a. Maintaining ongoing data and databases for purposes of state reports and national accreditation reports.

b. Curriculum delivery.

c. Timely electronic communication with students, faculty, and staff.

d. Promoting technological literacy among the College faculty.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Dean as necessary.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Academic rank is dependent on qualifications. Review of applications will begin July 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The position is available August 2010. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Karen L. Obsniuk, Dean, College of Education, Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150 Madonna University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from minority persons are encouraged.

Category: Academic Careers, Directors, Jobs

Director of Undergraduate Educational Policy

Director of Undergraduate Educational Policy (University Academic Affairs Director)

Institution web site: http://www.cuny.edu/
Location: New York, NY 10075
Posted date: July6, 2010

The Director of Undergraduate Educational Policy develops and evaluates educational policies and initiatives designed to improve the academic success, retention, and graduation of CUNY’s undergraduate students.  The Director reports to the University Dean for Undergraduate Education.  Working in partnership with the Dean and the Associate University Provost, the Director leads initiatives to set priorities and develop effective programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

-           Engages in strategic planning with senior administrators to enhance undergraduate learning and graduation

-           Evaluates programs and initiatives in accord with CUNY’s mission and goals;

-           Leads working groups and other planning bodies to integrate undergraduate operations with other elements of CUNY;

-           Collaborates with the 17 CUNY colleges serving undergraduates to implement and evaluate programs and initiatives that enhance student learning and retention and improve math learning (such as Freshman Experience programs, and summer/inter-session immersion programs);

-           Works with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to expand data collection as necessary; evaluates programs and assesses outcomes; prepares reports on undergraduate initiatives and their outcomes for senior administrators and for external stakeholders;

-           Partners with senior administrators to improve and streamline CUNY’s practices and procedures in such areas as remediation, student transfer, and advising;

-           Provides leadership for CUNY-wide programs and initiatives related to improving undergraduate education, including forums for cross-campus sharing of information;

-           Reviews grant proposals related to student learning and assists PIs with their projects and evaluations;

-           Participates in the development of a data-sharing and policy partnership between CUNY and the New York City Department of Education, with the goal of enhancing high school graduates’ college-readiness and their success in CUNY;

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ related experience required.

Preferred/Other Qualifications: -Ph.D. or other advanced degree is a related field/discipline; Knowledge of the higher education environment and, preferably, complex university systems; Commitment to the goals of an urban university serving a highly diverse population; Leadership experience in educational innovation and program development.

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contract Title: Higher Education Officer;

FLSA: Exempt;

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website ( http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html ) to see the full job posting in our online recruiting system called “CUNYfirst”.  Apply for the job online under the CUNYfirst job postings.  Select “Search Job Listings” and do a keyword search with the job title, or select “More Search Options” and search using the Job Opening ID Number 3128 . Submit a cover letter and resume as one document in the Resume Field  with your CUNYfirst online application. Closing Date: July 28, 2010.

EEO Statement:  The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.

Category: Academic Careers, Directors, Jobs