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Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Chair and Professor- Boca Raton, FL

The College of Education (COE) at Florida Atlantic University is accepting applications for department chair of Curriculum and Instruction ( https://www.fau.edu/education/academicdepartments/curriculum-instruction/ ). The department chair serves as senior faculty member and administrator of the academic department. At the departmental level, this person is responsible for faculty recruitment and development; instructional program development and quality enhancement; coordination of departmental research and service programs; evaluation of personnel; and, through the dean, representing the department within and beyond the university. The chair also maintains relationships with students, other administrators, university councils and committees, alumni, professional organizations, and various other public and private groups. In conjunction with the COE dean, the chair develops the department's annual budget request, manages the course schedule of the department’s 15+ undergraduate and graduate programs, administers expenditures of the allocated funds, works closely with department program coordinators and program committees, evaluates faculty and staff, and manages other resources available to the department. The chair facilitates effective relationships within and across department programs and, as a member of the COE's leadership team, works collaboratively with the dean and other unit leaders to guide the work of the COE.

The COE at Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an accessible and supportive environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares all students for success in a broad range of educational and professional contexts. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related area from an accredited institution; hold rank of full professor at the time of appointment required.

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership in preservice and in-service teacher education or related areas.
Administrative, managerial, and financial knowledge and skills to effectively lead an academic department.
Success as a collaborative leader, with effective communication and interpersonal skills in an environment that encourages engagement with varied perspectives and experiences.
Record of teaching/ research/ service demonstrating commitment to public education.
Experience and success working in constructive partnerships with large school districts.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

N/A

Application Deadline

2026-10-16

Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional letters of recommendation. In the event that individuals writing letters of recommendation wish to remain confidential, please email letters to the search committee chair, Dr. Elizabeth Sacks ([email hidden]).

Transcripts

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.