Executive Director of Licensure and Accreditation

Executive Director of Licensure and Accreditation School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education (SOE) is recruiting applicants for the position of Executive Director of Licensure and Accreditation, with a start date of November 10, 2017. At VCU, we believe different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities and solutions. This philosophy drives our recruitment process, so we welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who will contribute to an already diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

The Executive Director will ensure continuing national accreditation of educator preparation programs through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation Programs (CAEP) and Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and continued approved program status with the state of Virginia. This position ensures excellence in academic support programs and oversees the Student Services Center, which provides clinical placements, review and approval of licensure applications, advising, and admission to teacher preparation. In addition, the Executive Director is responsible for resolving academic and non-academic student issues. This position works closely with the Assessment Office, Department Chairs, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Academic Affairs as well as local school divisions, while also serving as the school's liaison and signatory for licensure applications with the Virginia Department of Education.

Required Experience

• Depth and breadth of knowledge of CAEP standards and evidence of leading or co-leading a successful National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) review for a traditional teacher preparation program
• Depth and breadth of knowledge of Virginia regulations governing teacher preparation and evidence of leading a successful joint NCATE or CAEP and state approved program visit
• Depth and breadth of knowledge of Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and evidence of leading and preparing for a national review by CACREP
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in collaboration with school divisions to provide high quality clinical experiences, which include diverse placements
• Knowledge of academic programs and related clinical experiences
• Experience in working with diverse faculty, staff and students in a higher education setting
• Evidence of effective leadership in an administrative position in higher education
• Evidence of strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and the ability to be a team player
• Knowledgeable about challenges in Virginia including the high number of VA teachers with provisional licensure, challenges of urban and high needs schools, and possess an understanding of the state mandate governing undergraduate programs in teacher education

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in education or a closely related field
• The successful candidate must qualify for a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment

About VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University is a major, urban public research university with national and international rankings in sponsored research. VCU is designated as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is recognized as a community-engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. Located in downtown Richmond, VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 226 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Recently voted as the “Best River Town in America” by Outside magazine, Richmond is a vibrant, prosperous metropolitan area of approximately one million people within a short driving distance from Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

About School of Education

The VCU School of Education aims to be the leader in urban education through leveraging existing resources and talents among our faculty, centers and institutes, and relationships with agencies in the community to expand innovation, excellence, and impact in schools, communities, families, and children. We prepare effective and highly skilled teachers, counselors, school administrators, higher education faculty, and other education professionals committed to challenging urban and high-needs schools, agencies and other high-need learning environments. Ranked 23rd best public graduate program in education by U.S. News & World Report, the VCU School of Education focuses its teaching, interdisciplinary research, and development efforts on issues of educational equity, social justice and the complexities of poverty that impact student learning and family engagement.

Application. To be considered for this position, candidate must submit the following documents online through the VCU ejobs, https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/search

1. A cover letter that addresses the applicant's qualifications based on position announcement and consideration of the goals and mission of Virginia Commonwealth University and the School of Education
2. A curriculum vitae
3. The name, email address and telephone number for three professional references

Application materials must be uploaded as one PDF document (in the “Other Document” field) to www.vcujobs.com for review by the Search Committee. Questions may be directed to Dr. Thomas Beatty, (thbeatty@vcu.edu), Search Committee Chair. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers being contacted if a finalist for the position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position closing date, September 15, 2017.

For additional information and to apply, please follow the link below: https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/64745

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action University providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, political affiliation or disability.

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