Job description
St. Cloud, MN
To learn more about Educational Leadership and Higher Education and the School of Education
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement which can be found: here.
In order to be considered for tenure, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
Teach and/or perform assignment effectively;
Conduct scholarly achievement or research;
Continue preparation and study in discipline;
Contribute to student growth and development; and
Provide service to the university and community. (IFO Article 22, Section B)
This position will teach masters and doctoral level courses in the higher education leadership program in student development and student affairs administration. 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. Participate in service activities. Perform other duties as requested.
Through their research, teaching, and service, the ideal candidate will demonstrate St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission and values, especially our responsibility for the holistic education of our diverse student population. This includes our commitments to equity, access, and inclusion, and attention to the various components of student belonging. Applicants will be expected to establish and maintain professional goals to be outstanding teachers through the use of research-based, best-practices, and innovative pedagogy. They should be willing to participate in teaching using alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development and innovation opportunities focused on pedagogical growth offered within the School and at St. Cloud State University.
This position reports to the Dean of the School of Education and serves as a member of the Educational Leadership and Higher Education department. This position works collaboratively with other faculty and staff to advance the strategic mission of the School of Education and Saint Cloud State University.
Required Qualifications:
Earned Doctorate in Higher Education or related field 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 teaching at the graduate level, establishing/maintaining a scholarly and publication agenda,mparticipating in professional and scholarly associations, and advising and mentoring dissertation students
Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful leadership experience in higher education
Ability to teach quantitative research methods and 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: student affairs, leadership, diversity and social justice; assessment and institutional effectiveness, college students, student outcomes, organization and administration, law, school and community partnerships
Experience teaching online
Experience with international higher education
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St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career.
