Professor of Practice, Education

John Carroll University•University Heights, OH

15h

About The Position

The Professor of Practice, Education provides departmental leadership and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, with particular support for the Primary (P-5) teacher preparation curriculum. The role guides strategic planning, oversees departmental governance and compliance with university regulations, and serves as the primary liaison to college leadership, university administration, and external partners. The position administers operating and endowed budgets, manages physical facilities, evaluates staff performance, and coordinates course schedules, faculty teaching loads, course enrollments, and curricular enhancements with program leaders. It recruits and mentors adjunct faculty and fosters grant writing and scholarly growth among colleagues. The role also addresses student academic matters, including petitions and complex concerns, and maintains oversight of accreditation standards, state approvals, and Title II reporting through continuous quality assessment. The Professor of Practice cultivates community and district partnerships, collaborates with admissions and marketing on recruitment outreach, and represents the department in regional and national teacher education associations. The role participates in institutional service across department, college, and university levels through committee work and university functions.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in curriculum and instruction, literacy, special education, educational leadership, or a closely related field.
Current P-12 teaching and/or administrative license or certificate.
At least 5 years of full-time P-12 classroom teaching and/or administrative experience.
Leadership experience in a P-12 or higher education setting, such as department chair, program coordinator or director, instructional coach, curriculum leader, or school or district administrator.
A record of excellence in teaching at the P-12 and/or college level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in strategic planning.
Licensure and teaching experience in the primary grades (P-5 or equivalent).
Experience teaching in an educator preparation program and supervising clinical experiences.
Administrative experience with budgets, course scheduling, personnel, or program coordination.
Experience with educator preparation accreditation (such as AAQEP or CAEP), state program approval, or data-informed program improvement.
Experience building school–university partnerships and familiarity with Ohio licensure requirements.
Experience with student recruitment and program growth.

Responsibilities

Guide strategic planning initiatives across the department.
Oversee departmental governance, execute university regulations, and preside over faculty assemblies.
Serve as the primary liaison to college leadership, university administration, and external partners.
Administer operating and endowed budgets, manage physical facilities, and evaluate staff performance.
Coordinate course schedules, faculty teaching loads, course enrollments, and curricular enhancements with program leaders.
Recruit and mentor adjunct faculty while fostering grant writing and scholarly growth among colleagues.
Address student academic matters, including academic petitions and complex student concerns.
Maintain oversight of accreditation standards, state approvals, and Title II reporting through continuous quality assessment.
Cultivate community and district partnerships and partner with admissions and marketing on recruitment outreach.
Represent the department within regional and national teacher education associations.
Deliver undergraduate and graduate instruction, specifically supporting the Primary (P-5) teacher preparation curriculum.
Engage in institutional service across department, college, and university levels through committee work and university functions.