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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS

The University of Akron
Department of Developmental Programs
Summit College

The University of Akron is an open-admission, urban institution within the heart of Akron, Ohio. Located 30 minutes south of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio, the National Chamber of Commerce has voted Akron an All-American City. The area offers a wealth of cultural activities, national and metropolitan parks, sports teams and affordable housing in urban, suburban and rural communities within a few minutes of the University. With an undergraduate enrollment of over 22,000 students, the University’s main campus earned a Carnegie Classification of Doctoral/Research Universities – Intensive and is one of only 12 universities in the nation to have been named as a Carnegie Cluster leader in recognition of teaching and learning achievements. Currently, the University is inviting applications for the position: Director, Developmental Programs.

The Director’s position for Developmental Programs is available starting July 1, 2007 or sooner. Developmental Programs is a large interdisciplinary department encompassing developmental courses and academic support labs for the main campus of the University of Akron; it is part of The University of Akron's Summit College, which is located on the main campus and offers 25 Associate and 10 Baccalaureate degrees. The Director of Developmental Programs reports to the Dean of Summit College.

The successful candidate for this position will provide collegial leadership and vision for the department as well as establishing and directing a faculty resource center for Summit College. Major responsibilities include hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising Developmental Programs faculty and staff; designing policies and conducting faculty development seminars to enhance teaching and promote student success and retention; preparing and administering the department’s budget; and teaching one Developmental Programs course per semester. Qualifications for this position include a Master’s degree (required) in Education, Mathematics, English, or related field (Ph.D. preferred), a minimum three years administrative experience in a college or university (department of developmental education preferred), a minimum three years teaching experience at the college level, preferably in developmental education, and proven organizational, communication, and faculty development skills. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Salary is open and negotiable.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a minimum of three letters of reference, and evidence of faculty development efforts to:

Dr. Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Search Committee Chair, c/o Mrs. Renata DeLuca, Department of Associate Studies, Polsky 131, Summit College, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-6105.