Assistant Professor of Education and Education Department Chair

Assistant Professor of Education
and Education Department Chair

Lane College | Full-time

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor of Education and Education Department Chair provides academic leadership for Lane Colleges Education Department and Educator Preparation Program. This dual-role position combines departmental leadership with undergraduate teaching and student mentorship to prepare effective, culturally responsive educators. The position guides program development, implementation, and continuous improvement in alignment with evolving state and national standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and Academic Leadership

- Lead departmental strategic planning to align education programs with current educational practices and student needs.

- Direct curriculum development and program evaluation to strengthen the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of teacher education programs.

Accreditation, Compliance, and Assessment

- Ensure compliance with Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) standards and regulations for Educator Preparation Providers.

- Serve as the primary liaison for accreditation processes, required reporting, and site visits.

- Monitor and document assessment outcomes and use findings to guide continuous program improvement.

Teaching, Advising, and Student Success

- Teach undergraduate education courses, with emphasis on pedagogy, curriculum, or field experience supervision.

- Advise and mentor education students to support academic progress and professional preparation.

- Support student recruitment and retention within the education program.

- Facilitate strong outcomes for successful Praxis preparation and pass rates, field partnerships and placements, graduate school preparation, and/or job placements in Tennessee school districts and beyond.

Faculty and Department Operations

- Oversee departmental operations, including faculty collaboration and budget planning.

- Participate actively in faculty development and institutional service.

Partnerships, Grants, and Professional Engagement

- Develop and maintain partnerships with P–12 school districts and community stakeholders.

- Identify and pursue grants and other funding opportunities that support departmental initiatives, specifically focused on charter school development or lab school programs.

- Partner with educational workforce agencies, local/regional community colleges, and direct pathway partners to increase enrollment growth, education pathway opportunities, and job placement pipelines.

- Engage in scholarly activities and represent Lane College at regional and national education conferences and professional gatherings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- A doctorate in Education or a closely related field, or a masters degree with substantial relevant professional experience.

- Demonstrated teaching experience in P–12 or higher education settings.

- Knowledge of TDOE standards and accreditation processes.

- Experience in program design, curriculum development, and educational leadership.

- Successful experience using and integrating technology in and beyond the classroom.

- Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals and constituents in a diverse collegiate community.

Preferred Qualifications

- Doctorate in Education or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate departmental priorities and responsibilities.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to collaborate with faculty, students, school partners, and community stakeholders.

- Ability to apply assessment findings to curriculum development and program improvement.

Position Expectations

Fulfill the teaching and leadership responsibilities of this full-time appointment while contributing to scholarship, institutional service, and professional development. Support culturally responsive educator preparation, student success, and continuous improvement of the Education Department and its programs.