Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration- State University Faculty
About The Position
This position will teach masters and doctoral level courses in the higher education leadership and student affairs program. Serve as a major advisor, member, or method specialist on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees. Develop or maintain a research and scholarship agenda. Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students. Work effectively with colleagues across disciplines. Assist in program operation and planning. Participation in service activities. Perform other duties as requested. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Learning Design and serves as a member of the Educational Leadership, Higher Education, and Student Development department. This position works collaboratively with other faculty and staff to advance the strategic mission of the College of Education and Learning Design and Saint Cloud State University.
Requirements
- Earned Doctorate in Higher Education or related fields from accredited institution by date of appointment
- Ability to serve as major advisor on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees
- Evidence of potential for success in 1) teaching online at the graduate level; 2) establishing/maintaining a research and publication agenda; 3) participating in professional and scholarly associations; and 4) advising and mentoring master’s and doctoral students
- Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Successful leadership experience in higher education.
- Ability to serve as method specialist on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.
- Evidence of experience and academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: diversity and social justice; organization and administration; law; college students; student affairs; school and community partnerships; assessment and institutional effectiveness.
- Experience teaching online.
- Experience in and ability to work independently and in an online environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach masters and doctoral level courses in the higher education leadership and student affairs program.
- Serve as a major advisor, member, or method specialist on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.
- Develop or maintain a research and scholarship agenda.
- Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students.
- Work effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
- Assist in program operation and planning.
- Participation in service activities.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
