Education Program Director/Department Chair

Position: Full-Time, 12-month Tenure Track Faculty Position
Education Program Director/Department Chair

About Us: Calumet College of St. Joseph is a Catholic, private liberal arts college sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood located on the border of Whiting and Hammond, Indiana, 28 miles from the Chicago Loop. Founded in 1951, Calumet College of St. Joseph offers 4 graduate degrees; 16 bachelor’s degrees, including 14 traditional majors and 2 accelerated programs; and 5 associate’s degrees. Consistently recognized as a “Best College” for ethnic diversity by U.S. News and World Report and the only federally recognized Hispanic-Serving college or university in Indiana, CCSJ has an enrollment of approximately 800 domestic and international students. CCSJ fosters and supports excellence in Catholic higher education in a family-oriented, coeducational, four-year college. Candidates are expected to support the mission of the college. For more information about the university and the department, visit us at https://www.ccsj.edu.

Position Description: Calumet College’s Education Department has been a mainstay of the College since its founding in 1951. We are committed to offering attractive undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs that meet the needs of the region we serve for highly qualified teachers.

To lead the department, Calumet College is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month tenure track faculty position. This position requires the skills and experience to direct the undergraduate and graduate Education programs and to serve as the Education Department Chair, with responsibility for program development, enrollment, and retention. It also includes responsibility for department accreditation, along with oversight of two charter schools and students’ clinical placements and licensure. The ideal candidate, therefore, must be an experienced administrator with an entrepreneurial spirit and a forward-thinking approach to technology, pedagogy, and program design, delivery, and management.

Qualifications: For full consideration, applicants require the following:
• An earned Ed.D. or Ph.D.
• Administrative experience
• An understanding of working in a higher education setting
• Experience in K – 12 education
• Experience in using digital learning management systems (such as Blackboard) and distance learning and online classroom platforms (such as Zoom)
• Experience in working with teams within and across disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication skills

In addition, experience in addressing the needs of first-generation college students is highly desirable.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States, verification of educational records, and a background check.

Application Procedures: To apply, please send (1) a cover letter stating how your previous experience and qualifications match the position requirements, (2) a current CV or resume, (3) names and contact information for three professional references, and (4) unofficial transcripts of your graduate coursework (official transcripts will be required for appointment) via email to:

Ginger Rodriguez, Vice President for Academic Affairs at grodriguez@ccsj.edu

Calumet College of St. Joseph is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.