[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: Department Chair position

[Dr. Mona Robinson]

Mona Robinson, PhD, PCC-S, LSW, CRC 
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Counselor Education
Ohio University 
Patton College of Education
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
203 McCracken Hall 
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 593-4461 phone (740) 593-0477 fax 
robinsoh at ohio.edu 





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From: Jane Rheineck <jrheineck at GMAIL.COM>
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Sent: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 11:18 pm
Subject: Department Chair position


Department Chair


College/Division: College of Education
Department: Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
Contact: Dr. Suzanne Willis | swillis at niu.edu | 815-753-9163 
Phone: 815-753-9163

RESPONSIBILITIES
The College of Education at Northern Illinois University is seeking an energetic and creative chair who will provide effective, forward-thinking leadership for the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education. The department offers M.S. Ed. and Ed.D. degrees in counseling and in adult and higher education. 

The department chair serves as the department’s primary academic and administrative officer, and is accountable directly to the Dean of the College of Education for all aspects of development and operation of the department, including budget, curriculum, personnel, and resource allocation. The chair will work with approximately 15 regular continuing faculty, as well as supportive professional staff, part-time instructional staff, operating staff, and approximately 500 students. The chair position is a twelve-month position and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
1.	Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Higher Education, Adult Education, Counseling, or a closely related field
2.	Able to meet department criteria for tenure at the associate or full professor level
3.	Strong record in teaching, research, and service
4.	Administrative experience in a higher education setting including involvement in program evaluation and accreditation
5.	Strong commitment to advancing diversity
6.	Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills that can foster collaboration within the college, the university, and the public and private sectors, and provide advocacy for faculty, staff, and students

PREFERRED SKILLS
1.	Experience in generating and fostering grant acquisition, research and artistry activities, and innovative program development
2.	Commitment to attracting and retaining diverse and productive faculty and students
3.	Experience with school based partnerships and non-school based programs involving collaboration and outreach
4.	Experience in evaluating faculty and staff
5.	Understanding of and support for appropriate technology integration in an academic setting
6.	Commitment to advancing international partnerships and student participation in international experiences
7.	Participation in lifelong learning activities

MATERIALS
To apply: Submit letter of application, vita, two current professional letters of reference that directly address the responsibilities in the position description, names and contact information of at least three additional references, and a copy of graduate transcripts.
Dr. LaVonne I. Neal
Dean, College of Education
Graham Hall 321
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois 60115 
pwielert at niu.edu
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.

In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.
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