Department Head, Teacher Education and Learning Sciences

As one of the nation's top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State's College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.

The college's faculty are widely-recognized thought-leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 160 active projects totaling more than $115 million with a three-year average of $26 million in grants awarded, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY22, the college's research expenditures exceeded $15.9 million.

The college has over 1,800 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master's degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

The college has over 17,000 living alumni, with over 5,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences ( TELS) comprises over 40 full-time faculty members, 300 undergraduate students, and 200 graduate students. The department offers a Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences with specializations in Educational Equity; Educational Psychology; Elementary Education; Learning, Design, and Technology; Literacy and English Language Arts Education; and Social Studies Education. It awards Master's degrees in Curriculum and Developmental Supervision, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, Learning Design and Technology, New Literacies and Global Learning, and Special Education, as well as undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education (emphasizing mathematics and science) and Middle Grades English Language Arts and Social Studies Education. Through our bachelor's, master's, Ph.D., and certificate programs, the department exemplifies an innovative merging of teacher education and the learning sciences that results in new pathways for teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences ( TELS) advances education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. Faculty in TELS prepare professionals who have deep content knowledge, demonstrate a strong working knowledge of effective pedagogies, and realize the potential of digital technologies to enhance learning.

Position Description/General Scope of Duties

The Department Head for Teacher Education and Learning Sciences ( TELS) is a leader who sets the strategic direction for the department, in support of the vision and mission of the college and the university. The Department Head provides leadership to faculty and staff in the department by supporting and building community, and also by providing a vision for programming growth and improvement. The Department Head oversees all administrative matters and departmental processes, which may include, and are not limited to, faculty recruitment and professional development, faculty evaluation, faculty mentoring, promotion and tenure, program development, program review, curriculum development, program enrollment, student advisement and development, class schedule planning, and general supervision of the teaching, research, and service and related scholarly activities of the department. The Department Head is also responsible for departmental budgeting, budget control, and all staffing. The Department Head promotes the department through representation in college, university, and external strategic initiatives and may also engage in research, teaching, doctoral education, dissemination of knowledge, externally funded projects, and other professorial activities.

A Department Head reports to the Dean of the College and exercises supervision of the faculty and staff of the department. The Head also participates in the college leadership team. As a member of the college leadership team, the individual is responsible to ensure the strategies and direction of the department are aligned with the goals and objectives of the college. She or he may also engage in research, teaching publication, externally funded projects, and other professional activities.

Supervisory positions conduct interviews, make final hiring decisions, provide salary recommendations, monitor and assign work, counsel and discipline employees under direct supervision, develop work plans and conduct performance appraisals for permanent employees. This position will supervise approximately 45 employees.

A Department Head in the College of Education provides leadership to faculty and staff in that department by providing a vision for programmatic continuity and/or growth and improvement as needed; recruiting, hiring and supervising faculty and staff; supporting faculty and staff development; managing budgets; securing resources; and promoting the department in the College, university, and community. Further, the head will collaborate with faculty and other college leaders on other strategic issues and opportunities in the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 1, 2024.

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Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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