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Chair, Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Educational Studies

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Chair, Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Educational Studies

Winthrop University: College of Education

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Open Date: Feb 11, 2019

Description

The College of Education at Winthrop University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Educational Studies (full-time, 10.5-month tenure-track appointment). The desired candidate is an innovative, visionary leader for a department that serves approximately 300 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students. The undergraduate programs housed in the department include Human Development and Family Studies, Middle Level Education, and Special Education. At the graduate level the department houses Counseling and Development, Educational Leadership, Learning Design and Technology, and Special Education Intervention. 

The Richard W. Riley College of Education enjoys a strong reputation in the preparation and advancement of quality professionals for South Carolina and across the country.  As an NCATE-accredited institution and a member of the National Network for Educational Renewal, Winthrop University maintains close working relationships with area schools as well as a number of state and community agencies.  The university enjoys close proximity to Charlotte, NC, high quality local schools, and an affordable cost of living.  The college is committed to building a diverse educational environment. Individuals from under-represented groups or with experience working with under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provide effective academic leadership and developmental coaching to faculty and students in the department.
  • Recruit and evaluate faculty and staff.
  • Invest in and support faculty and staff professional growth.
  • Manage departmental activities and programs while promoting innovation.
  • Coordinate assessment and accreditation efforts of all programs areas.
  • Supervise fiscal and physical operations of the department.
  • Facilitate student recruitment, retention, and advising programs for majors.
  • Oversee the continuing review of curricula to ensure relevance, rigor, and compliance with current accreditation requirements.
  • Teach in the area of expertise as appropriate.
  • Be a productive faculty member in all areas of university expectations – student intellectual development, scholarly activity, professional stewardship, and academic responsibility.
  • Serve as an advocate for the department and its programs at the college and university levels.
  • Foster cooperative efforts with other departments and programs in the college and university.
  • Promote collaboration among faculty and with P-12 school and agency partners.
  • Serve as a team member on the College Dean’s Council.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in a field closely related to one of the department’s programs or core areas.
  • Evidence of successful teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the rank of associate or full professor.
  • Evidence of strong leadership skills and experience consistent with the expectations of a department chair (experience as college department chair preferred).
  • Knowledge of and experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes. 
  • A minimum of three years successful work experience in a discipline represented in the department.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at the departmental, college, university, public school, and agency levels.
  • Commitment to distributive leadership with departmental faculty and staff.
  • Proven success working in a team-oriented environment.

Application Instructions

Application Review

Application review begins March 1, 2019, and may continue until the position is filled.  Materials received after the deadline may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been selected.

Application Procedures:

Applications should consist of:

  • Letter of application including statements of the candidate’s interest in the position, qualifications, and administrative philosophy;
  • Current curriculum vita;
  • Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least five professional references;
  • Transcript copies for all graduate degrees (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for consideration. If chosen as a finalist, original transcript(s) of highest degree earned will be required.)
  • Additional materials may be requested during the review process that document the candidate’s success in the areas of administrative or leadership experience, teaching, and/or scholarship.

About Winthrop University

Founded in 1886 and located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Winthrop University offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its degree-granting Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop is well known for its inclusive and supportive campus environment, with University College supporting programs in both academic and student affairs. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, diversity, community, and leadership provide the foundation for the University’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and is recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional arts and business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

 

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Organization

Ideally situated in the heart of the Carolinas, Winthrop University is a highly ranked public, comprehensive university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that is committed to be among the very best institutions of its kind.  Founded in 1886, Winthrop offers its students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement.  Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the “Winthrop Experience,” including the most recent US News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South.  

Winthrop Mag fall 2017Today more than 5,000 undergraduate and 1,000-plus graduate students are enrolled at Winthrop University.  The University recruits South Carolina’s most able students as well as highly qualified students from beyond the state whose presence adds diversity and enrichment.  Winthrop prides itself on being the institution of choice for groups traditionally under-represented on many college campuses, providing Winthrop faculty with the opportunity to create a teaching legacy that not only changes individual lives, but reshapes whole family trajectories.

Where we are matters, and Winthrop’s presence is significant.  Winthrop University is an active member of York County and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic growth.  With Charlotte  less than 20 minutes away—and 300-plus Fortune 500 Companies in Winthrop’s backyard—formal and informal community partnerships are numerous, threading through school and business networks. While Winthrop students have options about where they conduct their experiential learning, faculty and staff are privileged to select a residence from neighborhoods large, small, or somewhere in-between.  During holiday, Winthrop faculty find themselves a short drive from either the mountains or the beach.

Included in the National Register of Historic Places, Winthrop’s campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings.  The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 16 Division I men's and women's sports. The physical beauty of Winthrop’s campus is a source of great pride, one that reflects the learning community for which it provides a foundation.  

 

Whether in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, or College of Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop University offers only those degree programs that can be delivered at an exemplary level.  High-impact practices such as first-year experiences, common intellectual experiences, undergraduate research, and global learning are embedded throughout the curriculum, encouraging active teaching and learning.  At Winthrop, faculty—not teaching assistants—are the lead facilitators, class sizes are small enough that teachers know their students by name, and faculty research agendas often include student collaborators. 

Quality student life programs supplement the academic, providing opportunities and services to foster student development along cognitive, personal, and interpersonal dimensions.  Students pursuing lifetime wellness can run alongside their faculty at the Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center where members can access a climbing wall, four racquetball courts, a 25-yard pool with 8 lanes, four basketball courts, an 8,000 square foot weight room, 2,000 square feet of cardio space with four additional cardio stations, and two aerobic/activity rooms. 

Inside—and outside—the classroom Winthrop prioritizes a learning environment that produces Winthrop graduates who:

· Think critically and solve problems 

 

· Are personally and socially responsible 

 

· Understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time in which they live 

 

· Communicate effectively 

 

Faculty and staff who expertly model and teach these competencies are an excellent fit at Winthrop and a critical ingredient in the Winthrop Experience.  We encourage you to review current openings and bookmark our jobs page for future possibilities.

     

 

 

 

 

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South Carolina
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