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Educational Leadership - Graduate Program Director and Assistant / Associate Professor - 0404447

The College of Education at James Madison University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Educational Leadership to begin August 2012. Responsibilities include serving as the M.Ed. Program Director for Educational Leadership, maintaining and developing statewide school relationships and providing visionary leadership. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Some teaching is required.

A list of specific requirements of the position is located at http://joblink.jmu.edu.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in educational leadership. Applicants must exhibit effective relationships with PK-12 stakeholders, a successful record of instructional, collaborative leadership, at least five years of experience in school-level administration and/or central office administration, experience with and knowledge of Virginia Department of Education policies, and superior oral and written communication skills. Experience in higher education teaching and learning, including traditional and virtual modalities and innovative scheduling, work with nontraditional students, and a record of scholarly activity/writing are preferred.

Located in the Shenandoah Valley, JMU is a highly selective, diversified, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented public institution with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students and 700 full-time faculty. The University is committed to innovation and superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the quality of its academic programs and has been repeatedly identified as a "best value" for students.

The College of Education at JMU is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; the program in Educational Leadership is nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Consortium.

Candidates should apply via joblink.jmu.edu, reference posting number 0404447. Electronic application materials will include cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of scholarly activity (i.e., professional/scholarly publications, policy white papers, etc.) and the names and contact information for three references. In addition to the electronic application, candidates are requested to send graduate transcripts via USPS to the Department of Learning, Technology, and Leadership Education, James Madison University, 800 S. Main St., MSC 6913, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application; official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire. Review of applications will begin March 5, 2012. For more information, contact Ms. Amy Brooks in the Department of Learning, Technology, and Leadership Education at (540) 568-8012 or by e-mail at brooksaj@jmu.edu. Salary shall be commensurate with experience.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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