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Application should be sent to:

Dr. Norma T. Mertz
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
A315 Bailey Education Complex
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Writing Sample (2)
4. Contact Information for Reference (5)
5. Graduate Transcripts

Application Deadline:

Job Announcement:

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences invites applications and nominations for a nine-month, tenure track faculty vacancy (Assistant/Associate rank) in Higher Education Administration to serve the College Student Personnel (M.S.) and Higher Education Administration (Ph.D) graduate programs, beginning Fall 2008. We seek an energetic and collaborative colleague who will contribute to our focus on preparing individuals for higher education leadership and policy-setting. The successful candidate may be affiliated with the Center for the Study of Higher Education Research & Policy (CHERP) at the University of Tennessee.

The University and College: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UT) is one of the nation's leading public, research-extensive (Research-1) institutions with an enrollment of more than 27,000 students. UT Knoxville offers more than 300 degree programs and employs more than 1,400 faculty members.

The Programs: The graduate programs in Higher Education Administration are designed to
(a) increase students' understanding of higher education as a field of academic inquiry, empirical scholarship, and disciplined practice; and (b) prepare students for administrative, policy, and academic careers in higher education and/or student affairs, including senior-level executive roles and faculty appointments. Many of our graduates hold responsible positions in administration, policy research, and teaching at institutions across the nation. We admit approximately 15 master's students and 10 doctoral students annually. Effective July 1, 2008, the HEA graduate programs will become part of the reestablished Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS). Current full-time faculty members include: Drs. E. Grady Bogue, Norma Mertz, and Terrell Strayhorn. For more information about our programs, visit our website: http://web.utk.edu/~edpsych/higher_ed_admin

Qualified applicants are expected to meet the following qualifications:

A. Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in higher education administration, student affairs/college student personnel or related social sciences discipline;
• Strong record of research in peer-reviewed publications and/or of securing and directing externally-funded grants;
• Expertise in an area of higher education that might include: leadership/governance, student affairs, development/advancement, fiscal policy/economics of higher education, accountability/evaluation, foundations of higher education;
• Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate level;
• Evidence of professional service in regional, national, and/or international professional organizations;

B. Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience in higher education administration/student affairs administration;
• Participation in national/international policy dialogues;
• Leadership experience in professional associations;
• Experience in directing doctoral dissertations.

C. Duties/Responsibilities:

Teach graduate courses in the master's program in College Student Personnel and
the doctoral program in Higher Education Administration; conduct research
related to higher education; and participate in institutional, professional and civic service activities.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, current vitae, official transcript of graduate work, a list of no less than five (5) references with their contact information (e-mail, phone, complete address), and two (2) examples of peer-reviewed publications to:

Dr. Norma T. Mertz
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
A315 Bailey Education Complex
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
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Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Salary commensurate with experience.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The University of Tennessee is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Postal Address: Dr. Norma Mertz
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
315 Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37996-3452
Phone: 865-974-6150
Fax: 865-974-0135
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