Posting Details

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition201900023ESTitleDirector of Innovative PartnershipsFLSA statusExemptHiring Salary

Commensurate based on education and experience

DepartmentOffice of the Dean - College of EducationOpen Until FilledYesEducational and Experience Requirement

Master’s degree in educational field. A minimum of five years of experience in public education in a leadership role. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the department, program, or center.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides leadership, vision, and management to the department. Develops activities, policies, procedures, and departmental culture that facilities, promotes, and sustains collaboration with the campus community. Collaborates with external partners in the educational community, supporting field placements and clinical teaching. Responsible for organizing, planning, and evaluating personnel, work assignments, supervision, training, and technical direction of staff and university field supervisors. Leads and evaluates programs, projects, and services to identify areas of strengths and necessary improvements. Represents the Educator Preparation Program at the state level in certification policies and procedures.

Other Specifications

Exhibits a high level of professionalism and maturity, executive ability, and keen understanding of protocol. Organizes work effectively and prioritizes objectives. Exercises discretion, excellent reasoning, and independent judgment. Skilled in directing multiple tasks, setting priorities and organizing operations. Exhibits strong oral and written communications. Requires critical judgment and decision-making in situations involving teacher candidates, university supervisors, and university personnel. Supports all other initiatives of the college and department related to state requirements and certification.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part TimeFull TimeQuicklinkhttp://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23233 EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What is your highest level of education?
   • High School/GED
   • At least 30 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained an Associates degree
   • Associates degree
   • At least 90 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Bachelors degree
   • Bachelors degree
   • At least 18 graduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Masters degree
   • Masters degree
   • Ph.D.
5. * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
   • None
   • Less than 1 year
   • More than 1 year but less than 3 years
   • More than 3 years but less than 5 years
   • More than 5 years but less than 8 years
   • More than 8 years
6. * Are you willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends?
   • Yes
   • No