Applications are being sought for the Education Department Chair in
the College of Arts and Sciences at Belmont University. The Chair is
charged to provide visionary leadership in developing, implementing, and
evaluating the goals of the Department of Education consistent with the
mission and vision of the University. The College is pursuing a
multi-pronged STEM Education Initiative involving the Department of
Education, departments in the School of Sciences, and faculty in other
areas in the College. Searches are also commencing for a Math Education
faculty member and a Science Education faculty member to support this
initiative. The STEM initiative is expected to lead to enrollment growth
in Belmonts education programs, increased connections with area
schools, and expanded community/industry linkages.
The new Education Department Chair, along with other duties, will be
the leader of our undergraduate and graduate education programs, will
manage our assessment/accreditation efforts, and will lead our STEM
Education Initiative. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The position
will be open until filled and review of applications will begin
immediately.
Job responsibilities include overseeing all administrative,
programmatic, and assessment/accreditation functions of the Department
of Education and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in
Education. Ph.D. or terminal degree is required. Teaching and
administrative experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
Candidates should also have experience in a P-12 school system. For
additional information about the position and to complete the online
application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu . An
electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and List of
References with contact information must be attached in order to
complete the online application.
The university seeks a person of Christian faith and commitment to
the mission of the university. During the application process,
applicants will be asked to respond to Belmonts mission, vision, and
values statements, articulating how the candidates knowledge,
experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to a
Christian community of learning and service and give a brief statement
of teaching philosophy.
Belmont seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically
diverse faculty of the highest caliber skilled in the scholarship of
teaching, discovery, application, and integration of faith. Belmont is
among the fastest growing universities in the nation. Ranked No. 7 in
the Regional Universities South category and named for the fourth
consecutive year as one of the top Up-and-Comer universities by U.S.
News & World Report, Belmont University consists of approximately
6,400 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to
being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the
best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community
of learning and service. The universitys purpose is to help students
explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the worlds
needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 20 masters programs and four
doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can
expand an individual's horizon. A comprehensive, coeducational
university located in Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont is a
student-centered Christian university focusing on academic excellence.
Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all
racial and ethnic backgrounds. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
