This position oversees YSU's online graduate programs that prepare licensed K-12 school principals and superintendents. Specific responsibilities include instruction, advising, collection and monitoring of assessment data, monitoring of internship site placements, administration of comprehensive exams, verification of degree completion and eligibility for licensure, and coordination with the department chair and administrative specialist in all other matters related to the successful functioning of the two programs. Depending on qualifications, the person appointed to this position may also teach in the educational doctoral program, advise doctoral candidates, and sit on dissertation committees. Specific assignments may vary by semester based on program needs as determined by the department chair.
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid Ohio principal and superintendent licensure at time of appointment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctoral degree in educational administration or related field by date of appointment. Minimum 3 years successful experience as a K-12 school superintendent, minimum 3 years of successful experience as a K-12 school principal, and a minimum 3 years of successful experience as a K-12 classroom teacher.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful teaching experience in higher education. Successful online teaching experience. Demonstrated record of success in teaching doctoral students and supporting dissertation work.
An Institution of Opportunity:
Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond.
We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centr...ality of Students – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, and collegiality. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region.
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