Department Chair – Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7013
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Department Marketing Statement The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development.
With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. UTSA is situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The Chair reports to the Dean of the College and works collaboratively with the college leadership team while advocating for the interests of the department. The Chair is responsible for the administration of the department and provides leadership in support of faculty research, teaching, and service efforts; coordinates and implements the department’s strategic plans; recruits, hires, and supervises faculty and departmental staff; manages departmental budgets; and promotes the department through representation in college, university, and external strategic initiatives. The Chair is also expected to engage in research, teaching, publication, externally funded projects, and other professional activities.
Additional Responsibilities
The Chair is expected to engage and expand our partnerships with the professional community constituencies within San Antonio and beyond and provide leadership for the delivery of current and prospective off-campus and distance education graduate programs. The Chair teaches courses typically in the evening and including distance/online/hybrid and/or off-campus courses. The successful candidate will teach courses in leadership/administration, policy and/or social foundations across the P-20 spectrum. The Chair is expected to be involved in advising students and guiding their doctoral research, serving on and chairing doctoral dissertation committees. Org Marketing Statement The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a visionary and creative Department Chair with strong leadership skills at the rank of Full Professor or advanced Associate Professor. The Chair will provide a strong forward-looking vision for leadership of a department focused on educational leadership, higher education, and policy, starting no later than August 1, 2022.
The Chair is expected to promote and foster a collaborative and supportive environment. The department is building a R1 research professional learning community dedicated to collegial program development, scholarship, the preparation of school and college leaders to serve culturally diverse learners across a variety of academic contexts, and college student success. The successful candidate understands the demands and challenges associated with an aspiring R1 university and will support faculty excellence and student success and guide the department to the next level of academic distinction. The Chair will actively demonstrate a commitment to collegial leadership, diversity, and positive outcomes for all students, faculty, and stakeholders. Important consideration will be given to candidates using practices of equity in education that address urban and rural populations, LGBTQIA+ populations, people with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented communities. UTSA is situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, and values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date All applications received by November 29, 2021, will be given consideration. Applications received after that date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Required Application Materials
- Letter of application that documents evidence of scholarly publications, funded research, teaching experiences, and qualifications for the position;
- Current Curriculum vita;
- A research and teaching statement, which includes discussion on the role diversity and inclusion plays in an academic environment and what you have done in your current position that demonstrates your commitment to DEI?
- Two to three examples of published scholarly work;
- Names and contact information for three references who will provide a letter of recommendation upon request; Please submit all documents together in a single PDF in order to be considered. General inquiries can be sent directly to Dr. Ann Marie Ryan, Search Committee Co-Chair, at annmarie.ryan@utsa.edu and Dr. Richard Hartley, Search Committee Co-Chair, at richard.hartley@utsa.edu.
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in either educational leadership, higher education administration, educational policy, educational foundations, or a closely related field.
- A distinguished record of scholarship appropriate for the rank hired. • Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Professional experience with, and knowledge of, students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- A demonstrated record of mentoring and leadership in professional service to the university and the candidate’s field of expertise.
- Experiences with university partnership programs in P-20 organizations.
- Background in providing formal and/or informal leadership within an educational organization.
- Demonstrated experience in chairing doctoral dissertation committees. Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in educational leadership and social and educational theory.
- Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining partnerships with schools, colleges and communities. Working Conditions On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. EO/AA Statement As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status.
The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psc/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U