School Director - Special Education, Leadership, and Professional Studies
Missouri State University
Posting Details Position Information Position Title School Director - Special Education, Leadership, and Professional Studies Work Location Springfield Campus Department COE Administration HR Home Department 020400 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Granted Term (if applicable) 12 month Begin Date of Appointment 02/01/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The School Director is responsible for administering an academic school within a college which may include and is not limited to, overall strategic thinking and growth for the school and its programs, offerings, and operations, faculty recruitment and development, faculty evaluation, program development, program review, curriculum development, student advisement, budgeting and budget control, class schedule planning, and general supervision of the teaching, research, and service and related scholarly activities of the school. Description of Primary Duties This posting is for consideration of current regular full-time university employees only.
The Director of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies will be expected to: Serve as School Director, which includes primary duties administrating undergraduate and graduate programs in the school. Provide visionary academic and administrative leadership to a dynamic faculty. Supervise and evaluate SELPS faculty and staff. Provide oversight for the Bear POWER program and act as direct supervisor to the Bear POWER Director. Oversee the school’s daily operations and support the development and implementation of faculty professional development plans. Provide oversight and support for student recruitment, retention, and program development. Create and maintain faculty teaching assignments, including monitoring course enrollments and credit hour production. Provide ongoing engagement in, support for, and oversight of program evaluation. Execute duties specific to the operation of the University and the College of Education as assigned. Participate in and take an active leadership role in various accreditation efforts, including but not limited to State Education Department program approval. Support faculty research across all programs and provide mentorship to beginning faculty. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of school director are prescribed by the College Dean in concert with guidance from the Provost. These include: possession of a terminal degree; at least three years of successful teaching, research and service experience; evidence of leadership experience; and a demonstrated commitment to Missouri State University’s inclusive excellence principles. Additional Qualifications Earned doctoral degree in one of the program fields housed in the college of education or closely related field. Evidence of highly effective support of university-level teaching, research, and service. Eligible for tenure and graduate faculty status at Missouri State University. Ability to teach courses in at least one of the programs in the college. Effective leadership skills and professional dispositions. Evidence of an established research agenda and experience. Evidence of commitment to promoting a diverse environment and willingness to lead the faculty toward incorporating multi-cultural and multi-perspective experiences in their interactions with students and the community. Experience working with a multi-disciplinary faculty team. Demonstration of successful advocacy for programs and/or departments. Evidence of an appreciation and/or understanding of multiple programs. Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1025.htm Open Date 11/26/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants This posting is for consideration of current regular full-time university employees only.
The first date of consideration is January 8, 2025, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Minor Baker, search committee chair, at MinorBaker@MissouriState.eduor at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262 EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20240113FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78407 Supplemental Questions
The Director of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies will be expected to: Serve as School Director, which includes primary duties administrating undergraduate and graduate programs in the school. Provide visionary academic and administrative leadership to a dynamic faculty. Supervise and evaluate SELPS faculty and staff. Provide oversight for the Bear POWER program and act as direct supervisor to the Bear POWER Director. Oversee the school’s daily operations and support the development and implementation of faculty professional development plans. Provide oversight and support for student recruitment, retention, and program development. Create and maintain faculty teaching assignments, including monitoring course enrollments and credit hour production. Provide ongoing engagement in, support for, and oversight of program evaluation. Execute duties specific to the operation of the University and the College of Education as assigned. Participate in and take an active leadership role in various accreditation efforts, including but not limited to State Education Department program approval. Support faculty research across all programs and provide mentorship to beginning faculty. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of school director are prescribed by the College Dean in concert with guidance from the Provost. These include: possession of a terminal degree; at least three years of successful teaching, research and service experience; evidence of leadership experience; and a demonstrated commitment to Missouri State University’s inclusive excellence principles. Additional Qualifications Earned doctoral degree in one of the program fields housed in the college of education or closely related field. Evidence of highly effective support of university-level teaching, research, and service. Eligible for tenure and graduate faculty status at Missouri State University. Ability to teach courses in at least one of the programs in the college. Effective leadership skills and professional dispositions. Evidence of an established research agenda and experience. Evidence of commitment to promoting a diverse environment and willingness to lead the faculty toward incorporating multi-cultural and multi-perspective experiences in their interactions with students and the community. Experience working with a multi-disciplinary faculty team. Demonstration of successful advocacy for programs and/or departments. Evidence of an appreciation and/or understanding of multiple programs. Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1025.htm Open Date 11/26/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants This posting is for consideration of current regular full-time university employees only.
The first date of consideration is January 8, 2025, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Minor Baker, search committee chair, at MinorBaker@MissouriState.eduor at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262or at 417-836-3262 EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20240113FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78407 Supplemental Questions
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