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Job Post: Executive Director Educator Development and Research Center (EDRC)
Apply by July 24
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Educator Development and Research Center (EDRC)
The College of Education and Human Development is seeking an energetic leader for the new Educator Development and Research Center (EDRC). The EDRC will provide leadership and support for the initial preparation and extended professional learning of education professionals who work in P-12 settings. EDRC is the organizing structure for work across the college in support of the teaching, research, and outreach goals that are related to the preparation of P-12 educators, continuing education opportunities for school personnel, and partnerships with schools and community education programs.
This is a full-time, 12 month, annually renewable academic administrative (P&A) appointment.
Required Qualifications: Masters degree in education or a closely related field; Knowledge of education professional programs, including teacher preparation, educator development, and certificates (both degree and non-degree); Knowledge of the processes needed for accreditation and external program review processes; Successful leadership experience with program development in a higher education or P-12 setting.
Application: To receive fullest consideration, please submit your materials by July 24, 2010. An on-line application is required for this position. Applicants should go to https://employment.umn.edu/ and search for requisition # 167001. In addition to the online application, candidates must provide a cover letter addressing qualifications; a current resume; an academic transcript that documents the candidate’s academic degree(s); and the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. These materials may be attached electronically to the on-line application or sent to Jill Lane, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 178 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455; FAX: 612-626-7496. Questions should be directed to Associate Dean, Mary Trettin, 612-626-9252.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Executive_Director_Educator_Development_and_Research_Center_Ad.doc
Category: General
Posted By: ivers248,
HR Specialist
The Art of Staff Development
September 28-30, 2010
Lafayette Club, Minnetonka Beach, MN
Workshop Purpose: To provide a specific process for the District or School Staff Development Committee as they direct the planning, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities so that they positively impact student achievement as they enhance adult learning.
Goal: To provide the training and tools to enable the Staff Development Committee to operate effectively and efficiently and achieve its purpose successfully. Book and accompanying CD included. Planning time for developing implementation and evaluation activities included.
Expected Results: In-depth understanding of National Staff Development Council's Standards for Staff Development and the role of Innovation Configurations to move those Standards into all staff development; understanding of the role staff development plays in student learning; a shift in the approach of staff development from the "What" to the "Why" and "How"; the ability to design, implement and evaluate a staff development plan; an opportunity to coordinate to NSDC topics and developers into your work; have a system in place that gives the staff development committee confidence and allows the District/School to save time and money.
Category: General
Posted By: burge003@umn.edu,
Consultant
General
Job Post: Executive Director Educator Development and Research Center (EDRC)
Apply by July 24
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Educator Development and Research Center (EDRC)
The College of Education and Human Development is seeking an energetic leader for the new Educator Development and Research Center (EDRC). The EDRC will provide leadership and support for the initial preparation and extended professional learning of education professionals who work in P-12 settings. EDRC is the organizing structure for work across the college in support of the teaching, research, and outreach goals that are related to the preparation of P-12 educators, continuing education opportunities for school personnel, and partnerships with schools and community education programs.
This is a full-time, 12 month, annually renewable academic administrative (P&A) appointment.
Required Qualifications: Masters degree in education or a closely related field; Knowledge of education professional programs, including teacher preparation, educator development, and certificates (both degree and non-degree); Knowledge of the processes needed for accreditation and external program review processes; Successful leadership experience with program development in a higher education or P-12 setting.
Application: To receive fullest consideration, please submit your materials by July 24, 2010. An on-line application is required for this position. Applicants should go to https://employment.umn.edu/ and search for requisition # 167001. In addition to the online application, candidates must provide a cover letter addressing qualifications; a current resume; an academic transcript that documents the candidate’s academic degree(s); and the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. These materials may be attached electronically to the on-line application or sent to Jill Lane, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 178 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455; FAX: 612-626-7496. Questions should be directed to Associate Dean, Mary Trettin, 612-626-9252.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Executive_Director_Educator_Development_and_Research_Center_Ad.doc
Category: General
Posted By: ivers248,
HR Specialist
The Art of Staff Development
September 28-30, 2010
Lafayette Club, Minnetonka Beach, MN
Workshop Purpose: To provide a specific process for the District or School Staff Development Committee as they direct the planning, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities so that they positively impact student achievement as they enhance adult learning.
Goal: To provide the training and tools to enable the Staff Development Committee to operate effectively and efficiently and achieve its purpose successfully. Book and accompanying CD included. Planning time for developing implementation and evaluation activities included.
Expected Results: In-depth understanding of National Staff Development Council's Standards for Staff Development and the role of Innovation Configurations to move those Standards into all staff development; understanding of the role staff development plays in student learning; a shift in the approach of staff development from the "What" to the "Why" and "How"; the ability to design, implement and evaluate a staff development plan; an opportunity to coordinate to NSDC topics and developers into your work; have a system in place that gives the staff development committee confidence and allows the District/School to save time and money.
Category: General
Posted By: burge003@umn.edu,
Consultant