Fritz B. Burns Endowed Professorship in Education
Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles seeks an experienced educator with a successful record of teaching, research and grant activity to hold the Fritz B. Burns Endowed Professorship in Education.
Responsibilities:
The Professorship will direct the Masters Program in Instructional Leadership which prepares experienced teachers for leadership roles in curriculum and instruction for a culturally and linguistically diverse, urban student population. The successful applicant will teach graduate courses in their area of expertise advise students in the Institutional Leadership Program, supervise masters projects, provide service to local schools and the college, and engage in research and scholarly activities. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have
- Doctorate in Education or a related field
- Record of work in instructional leadership with an emphasis on faculty development for curriculum and instruction
- Record of research, scholarship and successful grant activity in instructional leadership
- Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student populations and promoting equity and excellence in education
- Record of successful teaching at K-12 and higher education levels
- Evidence of ability to lead and work collaboratively with colleagues
Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit, preferably via e-mail attachment, a letter of application responding to the qualifications above, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation from professional references. Application materials should be sent to:
Anne Wilcoxen, Ph.D.
Chair, Education Department
Mount St. Mary's College
10 Chester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90007
awilcoxen@msmc.la.edu
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2008 and continue until position is filled. Appointment will begin August, 2008.
Mount St. Mary's College:
Founded in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Mount St. Mary's College offers associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and selected professions. As a Catholic college primarily for women, the college provides a superior education with an emphasis on building leadership skills and fostering a spirit to serve others. Housed on two beautiful campuses in the heart of Los Angeles, the college serves a student population of approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students. The college is a Hispanic serving institution and the students' backgrounds reflect the diversity in Los Angeles. We respond to the educational needs of the Los Angeles community through innovative academic programs such as the Alternative Access two-year program for first generation college students and the Weekend College program for working adults.
Mount St. Mary's College is primarily a teaching institution, dedicated to the mission of developing leaders with a responsibility to the common good. The faculty are selected for their commitment to teaching excellence and continual improvement of their practice through research in their discipline and professional development in teaching pedagogy. The college strategic plan calls for a systematic program of faculty development to support student learning and institutional assessment of student learning outcomes. Numerous faculty development initiatives have resulted in the creation of Faculty Learning Communities to support faculty in their development as teachers.
Education Department:
Since 1925 the Mount St. Mary's College Education Department has prepared caring, skilled teachers for urban schools and diverse populations. The education faculty are committed to social justice, inclusiveness, and leadership and welcome the challenge and enrichment that a diverse population offers. Located on the Doheny campus in the heart of the urban community of central Los Angeles, the department maintains strong links to local schools. One example of the department's leadership in diversity education is the Center for Cultural Fluency, a library of multicultural resources for K-12 classrooms that supports teacher and student exploration of Los Angeles communities.
Mount St. Mary's College prepares undergraduate and graduate students for early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education teaching and school leadership positions. Teacher preparation programs in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree in an academic major are offered at the undergraduate level; teacher preparation programs in conjunction with a master's degree are offered at the graduate level. In Fall 2006, a new master's program in Instructional Leadership was initiated for experienced teachers who want advanced preparation for leadership positions in curriculum design and professional development.
The Education Department serves traditional students and adult learners in a variety of instructional formats. The student population reflects the diverse community of Los Angeles. Many of the undergraduates are first-generation, multilingual college students. As a college with a significant number of students from under-represented populations, education students are invited to apply for the prestigious Rockefeller Brothers Fellowship for Persons of Color Entering the Teaching Profession. Since this program's inception in 1992, Mount St. Mary's College has had more scholarship fellows than any other participating institution. Graduates of the Mount Education Department credential and degree programs often return to their home communities in Los Angeles to teach and assume positions of leadership.
Mount St. Mary's College is an EEO/AA employer. Individuals of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant must be able to provide proof of legal ability to work in the United States. The College will not undertake to assist applicants with any visa matter.
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