Tenure track faculty position in gifted and talented education, Department of Educational Psychology, University of North Texas (UNT)

Posted November 17, 2009. 

Director, The Advanced Academy of Georgia

POSITION: Director, The Advanced Academy of Georgia

DEPARTMENT: Dir Of Special Programs

NATURE OF WORK: The Director is a twelve-month administrative appointment reporting to the Assistant Dean of the Honors College in the Division of Academic Affairs. The Director of the Advanced Academy is responsible for all aspects of The Academy program, including planning, administration, budgets, assessment, reporting, and oversight of day-to-day operations. The Director works with an Academy Advisory Board of university faculty and administrators and a nationally prominent Board of Trustees. The Director provides oversight and direction for recruitment, admissions, orientation, curriculum, academic advising, registration, compliance with high school and university policies and requirements, academic progress and performance, counseling, discipline, enrichment, leadership development, social activities, fundraising for scholarships, scholarship applications, and application and letters of recommendation for Academy students applying to other colleges and universities upon completion of the Academy program. The Academy Director works very closely with the University Honors Program and with other units of the University, such as the undergraduate colleges, the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, Residence Life, University Advancement, Business Services, and the Distance Education Center. The Academy Director supervises the following staff members: assistants for promotion and recruitment; assistant for registration counseling; assistant for counseling and development; assistant for residence life and student affairs; and a graduate research assistant or part-time employee. A major responsibility of the position involves advancing awareness of The Academy in a positive way through presentations and participation at high school and university events and professional conferences. Travel and participation in weekend and evening activities are expected. The Director is also expected to establish a strong rapport with parents of Academy students and prospects and to interact effectively on a daily basis as a role model for Academy students. Located on the campus of the State University of West Georgia, The Advanced Academy of Georgia is a full-time, enriched residential program for talented and gifted high school juniors and seniors who wish to accelerate their academic programs by enrolling in and completing university courses while satisfying high school graduation requirements in absentia. West Georgia is a comprehensive university in the University System of Georgia, located 45 minutes west of Atlanta, with enrollment of approximately 12,000 students.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline preferred; master's degree required. Minimum of three years of successful administrative experience in an academic environment. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Detail-oriented and able to work within the complexity of a multifunctional, innovative multi-program office. Advising and counseling experience preferred. Some computer skills necessary.

SALARY: $70,000 - $75,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of application will begin July 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

TO APPLY: Send a personal letter of interest, resume and a list of three professional references to:
     Department of Human Resources
     State University of West Georgia
     1600 Maple Street, Carrolton, GA 30118
     REFERENCE JOB #9336

EMAIL: Mailto:rmcgee@westga.edu

Posted November 16, 2009. 

Tenure track Positions, The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University

Counselling Psychology Position
Learning Sciences Position

Persons wishing to be considered for this position should forward a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a curriculum vitae, and samples of research, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted directly to:

Professor Alenoush Saroyan, Chair, Department of Educational and Counselling Pyshcology
McGill University
3700 McTavish Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A1Y2

Electronic submissions are accepted and should be forwarded to ecp@mcgill.ca  Please enter "Counselling Search" or "Learning Sciences Search" and your name in the subject field.

Both tenure track positions; applicants who also have an interest in giftedness could be welcome.  Read (Adobe) files for more details. (requires ^{Adobe Reader})

Posted November 16, 2009; Application Deadline January 15, 2010 or until position is filled. 

Metrolina Regional Scholars’ Academy -- Associate Director

Metrolina Regional Scholars’ Academy, a K-8 charter school for highly intellectually gifted children in Charlotte, NC, is accepting applications for the position of Associate Director. The position is open to educators who have experience with gifted children (required) and graduate level coursework in gifted education (required). Especially desirable are candidates with training in Early Childhood Development and/or experience with young gifted children, K-3.

Administrative expectations include, but are not limited to teacher evaluation, admissions, curriculum supervision, and other responsibilities appropriate to school administration. The application should include a professional resume (vita) with references for contact and a letter describing the nature of your interest in the position and your experience in the field. Salary for the position will be commensurate with experience and educational level.

Applications will close January 31, 2010, with interviews of candidates in February. Please direct your applications to:

Personnel
Metrolina Regional Scholars’ Academy
7000 Endhaven Lane
Charlotte, NC, 28277

Posted October 15, 2009.