Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
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Center for the Advancement of Catholic Education
Executive Director
The School of Education at Saint Louis University invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Catholic Education. The Executive Director will set an innovative vision for the Center, oversee the implementation of the Center's strategic plan, and hold administrative responsibilities and teaching responsibilities within the Catholic Leadership and Teacher Education programs in the School of Education. This is an open-ranked search with a long-term externally funded appointment. The successful candidate will be qualified to be appointed as a non-tenure track faculty member within the School of Education.
The successful candidate will have a full-time 9-month faculty appointment with a 12-month administrative appointment in the School of Education, starting in fall 2024.
Mission: The Center for the Advancement of Catholic Education promotes the academic and professional development of Catholic school educators and leaders, advances the research and dissemination of knowledge related to the critical issues facing Catholic education, and serves the larger educational needs of the Catholic Church.
Objective: The Center for the Advancement of Catholic Education, by bringing together several existing Catholic-centered programs, would create several potential benefits:
Position Summary: Faculty and staff in the School of Education at Saint Louis University are seeking a colleague to lead a core of faculty and staff members focused on Catholic education. Our team works with current and aspiring arch/diocesan leaders, school leaders, teachers, and students. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to launch the Center and work with colleagues to implement a recently developed strategic plan.
The Executive Director will have specific leadership and administrative responsibilities related to all Catholic leadership, teacher preparation, research, and local and global community outreach programs. These programs include:
Responsibilities: The successful candidates will have an opportunity to:
Qualifications and Experience for the Executive Director:
Required
Preferred
Context: Saint Louis University (SLU), established 1818, is the oldest institution of higher education west of the Mississippi River and is a world-class Catholic, Jesuit institution educating nearly 13,000 students. SLU's 230-acre urban campus is in midtown Saint Louis, providing students, faculty, and staff a close-knit community in the middle of a lively city. The Saint Louis metro region is home to nearly 3 million people and provides a mix of midwestern friendliness and large-city amenities.
The School of Education (SOE) shares in the 470-year-old Jesuit tradition of excellence in education focusing on the growth of the whole person. The purpose of Jesuit education is to develop women and men for and with others. Saint Louis University, and the School of Education, is committed to intellectual rigor and the use of knowledge for the betterment of our local, national, and international communities. The School is recognized as a leader in the state and region: approximately 40 percent of all Catholic school leaders in the Archdiocese of St. Louis hold degrees from SLU.
As a Jesuit institution, SLU is committed to inclusivity and anti-racism. In a letter to SLU
Alumni in June 2020, President Fred Pestello wrote, "We are all called to do better - to be better. Racism has no place at Saint Louis University. Our Jesuit mission calls us to be people for and with others, and as I have said before, solidarity and community mean that we never have to face such evil alone." The School of Education at SLU has a unique opportunity to carry out our Jesuit mission every day. The faculty in the SOE are training and educating the next generation of leaders who work collaboratively to identify and dismantle systems that perpetuate inequities and injustice.
During the 2022-2023 school year, a team of faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders underwent a strategic planning process for the Catholic programs housed in SLU's School of Education. The first item that emerged from the strategic plan was to launch the Center for the Advancement of Catholic Education and hire an Executive Director to lead the charge. The School of Education is also looking towards its 100-year anniversary educating students, while Access Academies will be celebrating 20 years, and the Billiken Teacher Corps will be celebrating 10 years of serving the community through Catholic education. This is an exciting time to announce and inaugurate the Center.
Salary and Starting Date: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. The proposed starting date is fall 2024.
Pre-Employment Screening: Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references with full contact information. All applications should be submitted online at Saint Louis University. For full consideration, all applications should be submitted by May 15, 2024, at which time the search committee will begin the review of applications. This search will remain open until filled.
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
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Faculty - NonMedical Administrative AppointmentScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.