Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a compelling vision that fits the mission of the university, College of Education, and the Ph.D. program.
• Direct the day-to-day activities and operations of the Ph.D. program.
• Direct the development of appropriate handbooks, manuals, policies, practices, activities, and course development associated with program delivery as well as application of best practices and implementation of program assessment and making recommendations for program/policy adjustments.
• Direct the recruitment, interviewing, review, and selection of applicants to the doctoral program.
• Serve as the primary advisor for Ph.D. students and connect them with appropriate university resources to assist with their persistence and success in the program.
• Oversee advising for dissertation research and serve on doctoral committees.
• Maintain the integrity and quality of the doctoral program.
• Work to develop an atmosphere which blends professional learning and high quality teaching and learning standards.
• Oversee and lead the Ph.D. faculty in creating a learning community that values and adopts the most effective doctoral level instructional practices.
• Build community between the Ph.D. program, the contributing curriculum partners on campus, and constituencies in the larger community.
• Manage the budget for the Ph.D. Program.
• Attend appropriate meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
• Teach courses in the Ph.D. and/or other programs as assigned.
• Model research, professional presentations, articles, and professional development to Ph.D. students and faculty.