The Department of Education at Austin Peay State University invites applications and nominations for Chair of the Department. The position is a 9 month tenure-track position with optional summer responsibilities.
Some teaching is required.
The Department Chair is the chief administrative officer for a department of 19 faculty and 2 support staff. The chair oversees the budget, course scheduling, faculty evaluations, student recruitment, program advising, and curriculum planning for the department. The Department of Education has licensure programs in elementary education, middle grades, secondary education, special education, reading specialist, and educational leadership. The Department offers graduate degrees at the Masters and Education Specialist levels. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, team building, and a commitment to standards based teacher preparation is essential.