Specialized Teaching Faculty in Leadership Studies

DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at Florida State University is pleased to announce a Specialized (Teaching) faculty position in the Leadership Studies program, which is situated in the Higher Education program.
For more information about the College and Department,visit: http://education.fsu.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Specialized Teaching position (non-tenure track) this position requires instruction for four (4) classes in the Fall and Spring terms, with the possibility of additional teaching opportunities in the Summer. This position is the result of Florida State University’s pledge to improving the overall university student/faculty ratio and class size.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Florida State University has a commitment to leadership education, as seen through the Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Studies, undergraduate leadership course offerings, and the Leadership Learning Research Center. . The Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Studies is a partnership between the Department of Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education and the Center for Leadership and Social Change in the Division of Student Affairs. It is an 18-credit, interdisciplinary, and experiential program that prepares students for leadership in multiple contexts.

Leadership education has expanded to include multiple course offerings and the new Leadership Learning Research Center (LLRC). The LLRC informs and supports scholars, educators, and practitioners regarding leadership teaching and learning through scholarship, curriculum development, and consultation. The strength of the LLRC resides in its theory-to-practice-to-theory framework, where research is directly applied to both curricular and co-curricular leadership education. You are welcome to learn more about the Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership Studies and the Leadership Learning Research Center at http://thecenter.fsu.edu/llrc

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for this Specialized (Teaching) Faculty position include an earned doctorate in leadership studies, higher education, or another academic discipline with an emphasis in leadership, higher education administration, or student development.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We seek an individual who can contribute to our emphasis on leadership, social justice, and student success and who is committed to undergraduate instruction and advising. The ideal candidate for the Specialized Faculty position will demonstrate ability and commitment in promoting and fostering a supportive learning environment, as well as knowledge in curriculum development, and has experience teaching undergraduate students.

HOW TO APPLY:
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information, including work history and education details. In addition to the online application, candidates should submit application materials – including a cover letter, CV, sample publication, and contact information (not letters) of three references –to Mary Peterson, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 1209 Stone Bldg., Tallahassee, Florida, 32306-4452 or via email at mrpeterson@ fsu.edu.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Kathy Guthrie, Search Chair - kguthrie@fsu.edu 
The application deadline is December 1st, 2017 and review of materials will begin immediately.