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Faculty Openings
Office of the Dean:
Dean, College of Education and Human Services
Chairperson: Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Educational Foundations
Principal Preparation: Assistant or Associate Professor
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D. Program)
Department of Teacher Education and School Leadership:
Assistant or Associate Professor: Elementary, Middle Grades, and/or Secondary Mathematics Education
Assistant or Associate Professor: Middle and Secondary Science Education
Assistant or Associate Professor: Masters of Arts in Teaching Generalist
Assistant or Associate Professor: Regional Stewardship/Literacy
Assistant or Associate Professor: Regional Stewardship/Teaching English as a Second Language
The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Educational Foundations:
Assistant or Associate Professor: Educational Technology
Assistant or Associate Professor: Educational Foundations
Assistant or Associate Professor: Exercise Physiology
The Department of Counseling, Human Services, and Social Work:
Assistant or Associate Professor: Social Work
Office of the Dean
DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES:
Northern Kentucky University
Idealistic Pragmatist Needed. Yes, we really don’t know what this means either but it got you to this web page so please read on.
Consider joining our growing College
HELP LEAD OUR INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATORS AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.
Who We Are: A rising metropolitan university nationally recognized for our outreach and engagement with the region; located a stones-throw from Cincinnati in the beautiful rolling, bluegrass hills of Northern Kentucky; a place with an incredible quality of life and one of the country's lowest costs for living well. Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in a region offering an outstanding quality of life, NKU is a nationally recognized metropolitan, state-supported university with 15,000 students and a reputation for excellence in teaching, a strong faculty, and careful attention to the needs of students and the community. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly 2 million people. NKU is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, access across the lifespan, civic engagement, diversity and multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. The University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty and administrators who have both the interest and ability to work across the full breadth of the University's teaching, research, service, and public engagement mission. For additional information on Northern Kentucky University visit http://www.nku.edu.
The College of Education and Human Services has three departments: Teacher Education and School Leadership, Counseling, Human Services and Social Work, and Kinesiology, Health and Educational Foundations. Offerings include nine undergraduate programs--elementary, middle grades, health and physical education, special education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, athletic training, exercise science, counseling and human services, social work, secondary education programs (in collaboration with College of Arts and Sciences) and graduate programs in MAED, MAT, Instructional Leadership (Principal Preparation), Community Counseling, School Counseling, Rank I, Alternative Certification in Special Education and World Languages, and various certificate programs. The College recently launched the University’s first doctoral program—the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. The College has grown substantially in the past five years and is now home to 86 full-time faculty and staff and over 2000 undergraduate and graduate students. Its programs are accredited by NCATE, CAATE, and CSWE.
A college that expects to make real, systemic change in the quality of education and human services in our region and beyond. As examples, faculty regularly involve their students with service learning and undergraduate research projects; the College and University are active partners in an effort—STRIVE—to significantly increase the college-going rate of urban students; and numerous region-wide initiatives are underway in improving mathematics performance, assisting underserved populations, community counseling, and increasing global awareness to name a few.
What We are Doing: We prepare the next generation of teachers, counselors, social workers, principals, athletic trainers, leaders, health educators and other professionals for human service areas. Our 86 plus full-time faculty and staff educate over 2000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and we are home to the University’s first doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
We are "recruiting" not "screening": We are looking for an idealistic, enthusiastic, and collaborative leader who wants to participate in a once-in-a-career opportunity to change educational paradigms and facilitate real progress in the educational advancement of a region. If you are that kind of person and really enjoy collaborating with and supporting talented faculty and staff, please let us see if we can recruit you to our College.
The Small Print: Qualifications for the position include a record of successful administrative experience, evidence of excellent teaching, a bent toward innovative thinking about the nature of effective leadership, superb communication and interpersonal skills, an interest in community-based (systems) approaches to enhancing education in our region but with an international eye, and considerable interest in and experience with working among school- and community-based practitioners. Of course, a doctorate in education, human services or closely related area is required as well as experience sufficient to be appointed to the rank of tenured professor.
Qualifications:
• successful administrative experience in higher education including increased responsibilities (e.g. chair, associate dean or higher)
• doctorate in one of the disciplines in the College or closely related area
• record of excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and university and community service sufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure
• evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills
• commitment to increasing diversity among students, faculty and staff
• commitment to collegial governance
• ability to collaborate with other colleges within the University, other institutions of higher education, Kentucky's Department of Education, Council on Postsecondary Education, and the P-12 educational community
• commitment to systemic educational reform and innovative best practices, instructional technologies, and delivery systems
• knowledge and experience with accreditation agencies and procedures
Preferred Experience and Abilities:
• experience as budget management and the procurement of external funding
• evidence of innovative thinking about education and leadership
• higher education teaching experience
• interest in global issues and their implications for educators and human service professionals
• experience with human services programs beyond teacher education
• experience with NCATE, CAATE, and/or CSWE accreditation agencies
Salary, Rank, and Benefits:
• The appointment will be as a tenured Professor.
• Salary is negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Fringe benefits include TIAA-CREF retirement plan, medical and dental benefits, group life insurance, 20 annual vacation days (in addition to University holidays), and dependent tuition waivers.
• The twelve-month appointment begins July 1, 2009.
Review and Recruitment Process:
The review process for the position consists of three phases: 1) interested persons should submit a letter of introduction and interest along with a current vitae and the names and contact information (position, email, and phone) for five professional references (these will not be contacted without permission); 2) candidates of interest will be contacted for additional information and to set up a brief telephone interview, and 3) finalists will be invited for a campus visit and interview. Review will begin on October 31, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries will be kept confidential in the early stages of the search process and until permission is granted for reference checks. Prior to a formal offer of employment the University would expect permission to contact off-list references.
Interest letters and vitae should be email to TeacherEducation@nku.edu.
Informal inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to either Kevin Corcoran, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at corcorank1@nku.edu or Mark Wasicsko, Bank of Kentucky Chair of Educational Leadership at wasicskom1@nku.edu.
CHAIRPERSON – DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY, HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS: The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Educational Foundations invites applications for department chair. The department offers undergraduate and graduate students rich experiences in health and physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and educational foundations (educational technology, psychology, and philosophy).
The department seeks a chair who will:
• Facilitate a strong emphasis on teaching excellence through dedication to undergraduate and graduate student learning;
• Mentor and collaborate with faculty;
• Engage in collaborative planning to develop and promote innovative programs;
• Assure high quality programs committed to preparing students to work with diverse populations;
• Promote ongoing partnerships and public engagement programs;
• Serve as a strong advocate for the department in the college, on campus, and with community agencies;
• Manage fiscal planning of the department’s budgets in order to forward the department’s mission;
• Develop and support efforts to secure external research and development funds; and
• Work across the disciplines of kinesiology and educational foundations to include all department faculty.
Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate and expertise in one or more of the department’s academic areas, with preference given to candidates with expertise in a discipline of kinesiology, physical education, or health education. In addition to a record of scholarly and community engagement accomplishments, candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to articulate a vision for the department within a learner-centered regional institution. A record of successful collaboration with other campus units, school districts, and external agencies should be evident.
Interested candidates who meet the above job descriptions should submit application materials to:
Dr. Carol Ryan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Office of the Dean
College of Education and Human Services
Northern Kentucky University
BEP 212
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
ryanc@nku.edu
PRINCIPAL PREPARATION - ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 positions anticipated): NKU invites applications for tenure track and Professor of the Practice (non-tenure track) positions in Educational Leadership. We seek outstanding educators to teach in and coordinate the Master’s level Principal Preparation Program, who are eager to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of educational leaders in both theory and applications, as well as help shape a program that seeks to lead in innovation in the preparation of leaders for tomorrow's schools, classrooms, and districts. Teaching assignments may be on a traditional schedule, online and/or in the off-campus or weekend cohort program. For more information about our program visit: http://coehs.nku.edu/gradprograms/programs2/instructional.php
Qualifications for the positions include:
• An earned doctorate in educational leadership (or closely related area) ABD considered for candidates with exceptional experience
• Leadership experience at the P-12 level
• Successful experience working among school-based practitioners
• Commitment to excellence in graduate level teaching
• Evidence of effectiveness with advising and mentoring
• Interest in and aptitude for scholarship and innovation in educational leadership
Review and Recruitment Process:
The review process for the position consists of three phases: 1) interested persons should submit a letter of introduction and interest along with a current vitae and the names and contact information (position, email, and phone) for five professional references (these will not be contacted without permission); 2) candidates of interest will be contacted for additional information and to set up a brief telephone interview, and 3) finalists will be invited for a campus visit and interview. Review will begin on October 31, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries will be kept confidential in the early stages of the search process and until permission is granted for reference checks. Prior to a formal offer of employment the University would expect permission to contact off-list references.
Interest letters and vitae should be emailed to EDD@nku.edu.
Informal inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Mark Wasicsko, Bank of Kentucky Chair of Educational Leadership at wasicskom1@nku.edu.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (Ed.D. PROGRAM) – RANK OPEN (2 positions anticipated) NKU is seeking experienced professors (tenure track and non-tenure track Professor of the Practice) for the 2009-2011 academic years to teach, mentor, and advise in the University’s first Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for experienced, fully-employed P-16 educational leaders and practitioners. The program is designed to develop “practitioner scholars” by enhancing the effectiveness of local/regional educational leaders through: 1) increasing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions shown to promote learning and development; 2) enhancing the ability to inspire others within their organization and community to excel; and 3) engaging them and their institutions within the broader community to increase the educational attainment, economic viability, and livability of our metropolitan area. For more information about the Ed.D. Program visit: http://coehs.nku.edu/gradprograms/edd/
Qualifications for the position include
• An earned doctorate in educational leadership (or closely related area)
• Leadership experience in P-16 public school settings and working with school practitioners
• Extensive and successful experience working among school-based practitioners
• A record of five or more years of excellent teaching in graduate educational leadership settings
• Experience supervising and/or chairing doctoral dissertation committees
• A bent toward innovative thinking about the nature of effective leadership
• A national reputation for scholarship and innovation in educational leadership
• Interest in and experience with community-based (systems) efforts to improve education
Review and Recruitment Process:
The review process for the position consists of three phases: 1) interested persons should submit a letter of introduction and interest along with a current vitae and the names and contact information (position, email, and phone) for five professional references (these will not be contacted without permission); 2) candidates of interest will be contacted for additional information and to set up a brief telephone interview, and 3) finalists will be invited for a campus visit and interview. Review will begin on October 31, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries will be kept confidential in the early stages of the search process and until permission is granted for reference checks. Prior to a formal offer of employment the University would expect permission to contact off-list references.
Interest letters and vitae should be emailed to EDD@nku.edu.
Informal inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Mark Wasicsko, Bank of Kentucky Chair of Educational Leadership at wasicskom1@nku.edu.
Department of Teacher Education
and School Leadership
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADES AND/OR SECONDARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Mathematics Education or related field with significant coursework in mathematics education (ABD considered). Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one, or more, of the following: knowledge and experience in diverse educational settings, use of a variety of mathematical teaching methods, models, materials, technology, curricula, and performance-based assessment matched to state and national standards. Preferred applicants should possess a disposition and ability to work collaboratively with campus-based and school-based colleagues. Teaching experience in elementary, middle or secondary school mathematics in U.S. schools, a record of scholarly work, active participation in professional organizations, a strong background in mathematics and technology applications in education, university teaching, and experience supervising practicum students and student teachers is required. Responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate and graduate mathematics education courses both on campus, off-campus, and online, supervising field experiences, working collaboratively with colleagues in Arts and Sciences and in urban/suburban/rural field-based programs, engaging in scholarly activity, academic advising, and community and university service, and working with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics (http://www.kentuckymathematics.org). In January 2006 NKU was named as the host institution for the Kentucky Center for Mathematics. Drawing on the expertise and research of mathematics educators and mathematicians, the Kentucky Center for Mathematics is designed to support diverse teacher and student populations across the Commonwealth of Kentucky by facilitating the development of mathematical proficiency, power for future success, and enjoyment of teaching and learning mathematics. The Kentucky Center for Mathematics provides significant opportunities for outreach to P-12 community and for many aspects of mathematics education research.
MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCIENCE EDUCATION ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Science Education or related field with significant coursework in science education (ABD considered). Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one, or more, of the following: knowledge and experience in diverse educational settings; use of a variety of science teaching methods, models, materials, technology, curricula, and performance-based assessment matched to state and national standards. Candidates must also possess a disposition and ability to work collaboratively with campus-based and school-based colleagues, middle or secondary school science teaching experience in U.S. schools is preferred, a record of scholarly work, active participation in professional organizations, a strong background in science education, university teaching, and experience supervising practicum students and student teachers. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate science education courses, supervising field experiences, working collaboratively with colleagues in Arts and Sciences and in urban/suburban/rural field-based programs, engaging in scholarly activity. Preferred candidates must be flexible and able to teach courses on campus, off-campus, and online.
MASTERS OF ARTS IN TEACHING GENERALIST ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in the content area(s) for which they are applying, three (3) or more years experience of successful teaching in a content area with a middle grades or secondary population is preferred, the ability to establish a scholarly research program, and a willingness to be active in service to the college and community. In addition, the successful candidate should have teaching experience at the college/university level with a commitment to best practice in undergraduate courses, as well as the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. Preferred applicants must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, school districts and community leaders, commitment to serving the needs of all children, and effective communication and leadership skills.
The Master of the Arts in Teaching program is particularly focused on producing teachers capable of filling critical needs in schools, whether in critical shortage content areas, such as science and math, or critical contexts, such as urban or English Language Learner environments. As such, candidates with experience in critical shortage areas or research agendas in critical shortage content areas or critical contexts will be given preference.
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Middle Grades or Secondary Education or related field (ABD considered). Responsibilities include: teaching courses in a traditional middle grades and secondary education program as well as an alternative middle and high school certification program, supervising practicum students and organizing the practicum experience with schools, working with individuals who are entering the teaching profession from fields other than education and who ultimately earn the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching in completion of the program, working with faculty in Arts and Sciences, and developing electronic portfolios. Candidates must be flexible with the ability to teach classes on campus, off campus, and online.
REGIONAL STEWARDSHIP/LITERACY LECTURER: Candidates must have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in literacy and preferably special education, three years of successful teaching in the field, and a desire to engage in regional stewardship. Candidates should have knowledge of No Child Left Behind, IDEA, and KEMP. Candidates will teach two NKU courses. This position includes 50% reassigned time for community engagement/regional stewardship activities for the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services. These activities include but are not limited to providing job embedded professional development for special and regular education teachers, classroom assistants, and administrators in instructional strategies and data collection, conducting action research projects and completing classroom observation of teachers and providing feedback to teachers, and assisting literacy coaches to implement Reading First grants.
REGIONAL STEWARDSHIP/TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LECTURER: Candidates must have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in teaching English as a Second Language or a related field, three years of successful teaching in the field, and a desire to engage in regional stewardship. Candidates will teach two NKU courses. This position includes 50% reassigned time for community engagement/regional stewardship activities for the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services. These activities include but are not limited to working with schools on Title III and state ELL procedures, assisting districts to collect data and address student concerns, providing professional development for teachers in instructional strategies and parent communication, assisting districts to locate interpreters, and managing a small resource center.
Interested candidates who meet the above job descriptions should submit application materials to:
Dr. Suzanne Soled, Chair
Department of Teacher Education and School Leadership
College of Education and Human Services
Northern Kentucky University
BEP 259
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
TeacherEducation@nku.edu
The Department of Kinesiology, Health
and Educational Foundations
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Candidates must have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in educational technology, a related area in curriculum and instruction, or educational foundations from an accredited institution. Knowledge and experience in the use of current technology, and applications to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom at all educational levels, P-16 is critical. Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years teaching experience in P-12 schools, college teaching experience, online teaching experience, evidence of or potential for an active and continuing scholarly agenda, and a commitment and/or experience with service learning and/or civic engagement. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning, curriculum and instruction and/or educational foundations courses; advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; an active scholarly agenda; service to the department, college, university, and profession; and strong public engagement.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Successful candidates will have an earned doctorate in educational foundations (social, historical, and/or psychological) or related area (ABD considered) from an accredited institution. Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following: at least three years teaching experience in P-12 school, college teaching experience, online teaching experience, evidence of or potential for an active scholarly focus, and experience with service learning and/or civic engagement. Responsibilities include: teaching educational foundations courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels; including but not limited to: Introduction to Education, Educational Research, Human Growth & Development, Computer Applications for Teachers; Cultural and Learning Diversity; providing service to the department, college, university and profession; strong public engagement; and implementing/continuing a scholarly agenda.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Successful candidates must have a doctorate in exercise physiology, exercise science, or related field from an accredited institution with clear demonstration of skills in applied exercise physiology testing in the lab/field (ABD considered); practical experience in area of professional expertise; evidence of successful college teaching experience and/or clinical experience; record of scholarly activity; potential ability to secure external funding; skill in the use of emerging educational technologies; commitment to diversity, service learning, and community engagement; and, excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include: Teach undergraduate core courses in exercise science, athletic training, and physical education programs (e.g., exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, fitness, and/or other related courses); mentor students; conduct and disseminate research; seek extramural funding; establish collaborative working relationships with other departments on campus, community hospitals, exercise businesses and agencies dealing with exercise and fitness; and, lead the effort to design and potentially implement a master’s degree program in exercise science. Candidates will also be expected to serve on departmental, college and university committees, and provide service to the profession and community.
Interested candidates who meet the above job descriptions should submit application materials to:
Dr. Mary Kirk, Chair
Department of Kinesiology, Health and Education Foundations
College of Education and Human Services
Northern Kentucky University
AHC 105
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
kirkmf@nku.edu
The Department of Counseling, Human Services,
and Social Work
SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: The Social Work Program was CSWE accredited in 1979. The Social Work Program’s mission is to educate competent and ethical Bachelor of Social Work graduates who demonstrate leadership and social work values in their communities and their profession, with the goal of advancing social and economic justice. We welcome applicants with expertise, direct practice, and teaching experience. Additionally, we seek applicants with success in social work curricular development and the development of community partnerships. Additional information about the program may be found at http://www.nku.edu/~socialwork/. Candidates should have a doctorate in social work. ABD’s in social work will be considered. This position is contingent on available funding.
Interested candidates who meet the above job descriptions should submit application materials to:
Dr. Linda Wermeling
Social Work Program Director
Northern Kentucky University
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Counseling, Human Services and Social Work
BEP 222G
Highland Heights, KY 41099
wermelingl@nku.edu
Review of applications for all positions will begin in November 2008 and continue until the positions are filled. Most faculty positions are tenure track, 9 month (Chair for the Department of Kinesiology, Health and Educational Foundations position is 12 months, Regional Stewardship/Literacy Assistant or Associate Professor is 10 months), with competitive salaries and possible summer employment. Professor of Practice positions and the two Regional Stewardship positions are non-tenure track three year renewable positions with varied teaching loads. Electronic submissions will be accepted.
Northern Kentucky University is an equal opportunity employer.
