The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) at Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal, IL, invites applications for Department Chairperson from innovative and dynamic educational leaders whose experiences demonstrate a capacity to engage faculty and students in shared decision-making, cultivate faculty leadership, demonstrate effectiveness in advocating and supporting faculty and students, and value equity, dignity, cultural competency, and academic freedom.  Starting date, July 1, 2014 is negotiable.  Required qualifications include earned doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Studies/Foundations, Higher Education, Research Methods or in a related field, demonstrated leadership, academic experience, and cultural competency in a university setting and qualifications to assume rank of associate professor or professor. For the full announcement including duties and preferred qualifications, see www.IllinoisState.edu/jobs.

Initial review of applications will begin December 6, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application for posting number 0705677 at www.IllinoisState.edu/Jobs and additionally submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three current letters of recommendation with current contact information for the references.  Materials should be sent to Ms. Jan Carlton, Search Committee Secretary, College of Education, Campus Box 5300, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 61790-5300. EEO/AA employer.