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Director of the Doctoral (EdD) Program in Educational Leadership
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Position Number: 1335887
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Position Type: normal

Appalachian State University
Reich College of Education

Director of the Doctoral (Ed.D.) Program in Educational Leadership
The Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University invites applications for the position of Director of the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This is a 12-month administrative and teaching appointment, reporting directly to the Dean of the Reich College of Education. Qualified candidates should have an established record of scholarship, teaching, and service sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in one of the five departments within the College. Further, qualified candidates will have a developed philosophy of inclusion and social justice in leadership and administration. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Doctoral Program at Appalachian State University awards the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and prepares leaders for a range of positions in public education (pre-K–12), higher education, and other professional arenas. The Ed.D. program is comprised of six concentrations: Educational Administration; Educational Leadership–Interdisciplinary Studies; Higher Education Administration; Literacy in Exceptionalities; Expressive Arts Education, Leadership, and Inquiry, and; Instructional Technology Leadership. This program is a member of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED), and graduates are expected to become change agents in making educational systems more effective, more equitable, and more sustainable. The program encourages critical thinking, analytic rigor, and creative collaboration to address the complex and interconnected challenges of our time. The program currently serves approximately 85 students and employs a cohort model on campus in Boone, North Carolina, off-campus at two regional sites, and online (beginning in Fall 2019).

Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position will have:

An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university with expertise in educational leadership or one of the six concentrations offered by the program;

Significant leadership and administrative experience in pre-K–12, higher education, or a closely related field, including proven managerial and fiscal responsibilities;

A demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice through scholarship, teaching, and service;

An ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, build relationships with a wide variety of partners and constituents, and recruit potential students;

An understanding of academic culture, policies, and procedures typical of major universities;

Experience advising at the doctoral level, including leadership roles on dissertation committees;

Strong background in, and understanding of, a wide variety of research methodologies;

A record of research and teaching appropriate for membership on the graduate faculty (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/facultystaff/gradfaculty/); and

Evidence of a commitment to the philosophies outlined in the RCOE Conceptual Framework (https://rcoe.appstate.edu/about/mission-vision-and-conceptual-framework/).

Preferred qualifications include:

Qualification for appointment at the rank of Full Professor;

Experience with hybrid and online teaching using contemporary, computer-based educational delivery systems and a familiarity with distance learning trends and best practices;

Demonstrated success in obtaining external funding, and;

Experience advising and mentoring students from a distance.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Director include the continued development, implementation, and daily operations of the Doctoral Program; policy development; budget planning and oversight; overseeing quality dissertation scholarship; teaching doctoral-level courses; recruitment of doctoral students; building relationships with concentration area faculty; representation of the Program within and outside the Reich College of Education and Appalachian State University; and collaboration with other departments, colleges, and programs, as needed. The Director will be expected to assume leadership in setting program priorities and standards. Additional information about the Doctoral Program can be found at the following link: http://edl.appstate.edu. Additional information about the Reich College of Education can be found here: http://rcoe.appstate.edu.

Applicants should submit a cover letter that clearly addresses the required and preferred qualifications, as well as briefly articulates the applicant's leadership philosophy; a current curriculum vitae; and a list of names and contact information for five reverences, via email to: Ms. Theresa Makdad (makdadtm@appstate.edu). The initial application review will begin January 11, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2019.

Questions regarding this position or requests for accommodations in the application process for individuals with disabilities can be directed to Search Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. N. Jordan (jordanna@appstate.edu) or Dr. Andrew Koricich (koricichma@appstate.edu). Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.

About Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a comprehensive regional university with extensive graduate programs. The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is one of only two doctoral programs at Appalachian. Additional information about the university and surrounding area is located at: http://www.appstate.edu. Human resources information is located at: http://hrs.appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.