Fayetteville State University
Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education
🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Operations
🗓️ November 3rd, 2025
PK
PK-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Fayetteville State University is hiring a Chair for the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education. The Chair manages daily department operations, strategic planning, faculty recruitment and supervision, student advising, and serves as the department's primary representative. They also oversee curriculum development, accreditation processes, budget management, research activities, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Highlights
- Lead daily operations and strategic initiatives for the department.
- Manage faculty and staff recruitment, supervision, and evaluation.
- Oversee curriculum development, class scheduling, and program accreditation.
- Maintain and assess student learning outcomes and advise students.
- Manage the department budget and pursue external funding opportunities.
- Maintain research and scholarship activities consistent with higher education standards.
- Requires Ph.D. or Ed.D., prior PK-12 and higher education teaching experience, and higher education administrative experience.
- Must be tenured or tenure-eligible at Associate or Full Professor level with scholarship and service record.
- Preferred experience includes developing online/hybrid courses and aligning standards to course evidence.
- Serves as a spokesperson and leader supporting shared governance and institutional mission compliance.
Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education Full Description
Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education
Position Information
Position Title: | Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education
Working Title: | Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education
Position Number: | 009017
Full-Time Or Part-Time: | Full Time
Time Limited Position: | No
Number of Vacancies: | 1
Department: | College of Education
Posting Number: | 0401809
SHRA/EHRA: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: | Professional
Hiring Range: | Commensurate with Education & Experience
Overall Position Competency: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization: | The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, & Special Education mission is consistent with the mission of Fayetteville State University and the School of Education. The EEMRSE department is committed to providing academic quality in educator preparation and support services leading to candidate degree attainment and skill development in the areas of: (a) teaching academic content using current technology, (b) developing content connections within diverse learning environments, © reflecting on teacher beliefs and assumptions, and (d) engaging in continuous professional development. The Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, & Special Education department is further committed to strengthening faculty involvement in research, professional development, and community engagement to enhance candidate and P-12 student outcomes and teacher quality in response to 21st Century, southeastern region of North Carolina communities and global expectations.
Primary Purpose of the Position: | The Department Chair serves as the administrator of an academic department. The Department Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Education and serves as a member of the College’s leadership team. In collaboration with the faculty and staff, he/she is responsible for the daily operation of the department as well as strategic planning and implementation; assessment of student learning outcomes; class scheduling; curriculum development; and specialized accreditation, certification, licensure, and/or program review. In addition to maintaining an acceptable level of research and scholarship, the chair’s primary duties include managing the department budget and seeking external funds; recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff; recruiting, advising, and assisting students; maintaining relevant employee and student records, producing various reports for the Dean’s Office, building collaborative partnerships, and providing vision and leadership to the Department. The Department Chair serves as the spokesperson for the department to internal and external audiences, and as the leader in supporting shared governance and implementing campus policies and the institutional mission.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. Prior PK-12 and higher education teaching experience. Prior higher education administrative experience. A record of scholarship/research, and service at the higher education level Excellent oral/written communication skills; strong technology skills. Experience in directed research of undergraduate and graduate students. Tenured or tenure-eligible at the Associate or Full Professor level.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: |
Preferred Qualifications: | Experience in developing online and hybrid undergraduate and graduate courses. Experience with aligning standards to course evidence. 3 to 5 years of progressive experience with early childhood, elementary, middle grades, reading, or special education.
Special Instructions To Applicants: |
Notice to Applicants: | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Additional Information for Applicants: | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement: | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification, and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement: | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/27912
Working Title: | Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education
Position Number: | 009017
Full-Time Or Part-Time: | Full Time
Time Limited Position: | No
Number of Vacancies: | 1
Department: | College of Education
Posting Number: | 0401809
SHRA/EHRA: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: | Professional
Hiring Range: | Commensurate with Education & Experience
Overall Position Competency: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization: | The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, & Special Education mission is consistent with the mission of Fayetteville State University and the School of Education. The EEMRSE department is committed to providing academic quality in educator preparation and support services leading to candidate degree attainment and skill development in the areas of: (a) teaching academic content using current technology, (b) developing content connections within diverse learning environments, © reflecting on teacher beliefs and assumptions, and (d) engaging in continuous professional development. The Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, & Special Education department is further committed to strengthening faculty involvement in research, professional development, and community engagement to enhance candidate and P-12 student outcomes and teacher quality in response to 21st Century, southeastern region of North Carolina communities and global expectations.
Primary Purpose of the Position: | The Department Chair serves as the administrator of an academic department. The Department Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Education and serves as a member of the College’s leadership team. In collaboration with the faculty and staff, he/she is responsible for the daily operation of the department as well as strategic planning and implementation; assessment of student learning outcomes; class scheduling; curriculum development; and specialized accreditation, certification, licensure, and/or program review. In addition to maintaining an acceptable level of research and scholarship, the chair’s primary duties include managing the department budget and seeking external funds; recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff; recruiting, advising, and assisting students; maintaining relevant employee and student records, producing various reports for the Dean’s Office, building collaborative partnerships, and providing vision and leadership to the Department. The Department Chair serves as the spokesperson for the department to internal and external audiences, and as the leader in supporting shared governance and implementing campus policies and the institutional mission.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. Prior PK-12 and higher education teaching experience. Prior higher education administrative experience. A record of scholarship/research, and service at the higher education level Excellent oral/written communication skills; strong technology skills. Experience in directed research of undergraduate and graduate students. Tenured or tenure-eligible at the Associate or Full Professor level.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: |
Preferred Qualifications: | Experience in developing online and hybrid undergraduate and graduate courses. Experience with aligning standards to course evidence. 3 to 5 years of progressive experience with early childhood, elementary, middle grades, reading, or special education.
Special Instructions To Applicants: |
Notice to Applicants: | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Additional Information for Applicants: | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement: | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification, and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement: | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/27912
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your degree.
- Ed.D.
- Ph.D.
- * How many years of experience do you have working in or with the public PK-12 school system?
- One to three years
- Three to four years
- Four to five years
- More than five years
- * Do you have service commensurate with the rank of a tenured Associate Professor or Professor?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have higher education administrative experience that includes service as department chair?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Other Documents Continued
- Other Documents Continued.
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