Chair of Education Graduate ProgramsThe School of Education is inviting qualified individuals to apply for the position of Chair of Education Graduate Programs. The Chair will provide oversight for the existing online Master's in Education program and Cairn University's new Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) program. This position is critical in ensuring the successful development and execution of the Ed.D. program, fostering a robust learning environment, and upholding the University's mission. The Chair will be a dynamic leader, committed to academic excellence, and dedicated to the growth and success of both faculty and students in the graduate programs.
Position SummaryThe Chair of Education Graduate Programs is responsible for providing academic leadership, administrative oversight, and support for the current Master's in Education program and the development and implementation of the Ed.D. program within Cairn University's School of Education. This role requires an understanding of and commitment to the University's mission. The Chair reports to the Dean of the School of Education and collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure the success of the graduate programs.
Key Responsibilities: - Teach an appropriate number of courses within the Ed.D. program and School of Education.
- Collaborate with admissions staff to train them on the graduate education programs, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge to effectively recruit and enroll students.
- Provide oversight for the development and launch of the Ed.D. program, in alignment with the university's mission and goals.
- Assist the School Dean in curriculum development and refinement to fulfill the mission of the University and the School. Work with the Dean to assess the fulfillment of graduate education program goals.
- Participate in the recruitment of an effective program faculty and provide academic and professional training, guidance, and feedback to part-time and adjunct faculty in the graduate education programs.
- Collaborate with the School Dean in assigning semester teaching responsibilities to program faculty.
- Assist the School Dean in developing and administering the graduate program budgets as applicable.
- Plan and lead department/program meetings when scheduled. Make recommendations to enhance collegiality within the school.
- Assist the School Dean in working with Marketing and Admissions to develop recruitment and retention strategies for the graduate education programs.
- Meet with part-time and adjunct faculty regularly, providing formal and informal training and support. Recommend ways to improve communication and practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications: - Earned PhD in Education or Doctorate in Education (EdD)
- Experience teaching in higher education for 5 or more years
- Proven experience with online course development and delivery
- Clear understanding of and agreement with the University's mission and how the school contributes to the fulfillment of that mission
- Strong team-building and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and oversee an annual budget
- Proven organizational and administrative skills
- Commitment to leading faculty and students in the development and cultivation of their biblical worldview
- Experience and expertise in the academic world is preferred
Serving at Cairn UniversityLocated in Langhorne, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cairn University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded, well-educated, and professionally competent men and women of character. Students earn bachelor's degrees in various areas including Bible, Youth and Family Ministry, Education, Social Work, Music, Business Administration, English, History, and Liberal Arts, and graduate degrees in Business Administration, Divinity, Theology, Education, Organizational Leadership, and Counseling. Cairn is a conservative evangelical institution within the protestant tradition that employs faculty and staff who profess Jesus Christ as personal Savior; agree to Cairn's Statement of Faith and Community Life Covenant; and serve students in a ministerial capacity through imparting and upholding biblical instruction, prayer, and mentoring. Members of the faculty are required to integrate biblical instruction in their respective professional subject areas. Applicants must provide a Personal Testimony of salvation as part of the application process. To apply, please follow the link below. You may upload and submit your resume/CV and cover letter and unofficial transcripts with the application.
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