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Position Title Director of the School of Education
Posting Number F202P
Division School of Education
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Gannon University invites applications for a 12-month Director of the School of Education to begin in July 2024. The School of Education houses five undergraduate majors, two master’s degree programs, and six graduate certificates, all approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The successful candidate will be a dynamic and proactive leader of the school, responsible for supervision of faculty and staff, fiscal management, program assessment and curricular development aligned with PDE standards, oversight of field placements, student recruitment and retention initiatives, and development and maintenance of relationships with area schools. In addition, the director is expected to be actively engaged in the life of the university, and to work collaboratively with faculty across the colleges. The director teaches courses in their area of specialization, with administrative release time from teaching to support the obligations of the director role. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
The successful candidate will advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally and personally, and if hired into the tenure track, will be expected to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon. Requirements include an earned doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in Education (completed by time of appointment), administrative experience in K-12 and/or higher education, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Expertise in workflow automation and knowledge of the Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education Standards established by PDE are also desirable. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Gannon is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lake Erie and close to businesses, organizations and government agencies that are active partners in experiential education. Erie is a major tourist destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal activities, professional sports teams, a professional symphony, multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are within a two-hour drive.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.
Required Qualifications Requirements include an earned doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in Education (completed by time of appointment), administrative experience in K-12 and/or higher education, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Expertise in workflow automation and knowledge of the Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education Standards established by PDE are also desirable. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel.
Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting.
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Credits Per Year 24 credits

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