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Vanderbilt University
Peabody College of Education
and Human Development

Position Announcement
Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Founded in 1873, Vanderbilt is a private comprehensive
teaching and research institution with an outstanding
undergraduate, and a full range of graduate, and professional
programs offered through the ten schools and colleges of the
University. Vanderbilt University has a diverse student body
of over 10,000 undergraduates and graduates from all 50
states and 75 foreign countries and a prestigious faculty of
over 1,700 full-time members. The original 75-acre campus now
covers 333 acres, and is located one and one-half miles
southwest of downtown metropolitan Nashville, Tennessee.

Vanderbilt's Peabody College has a history of excellence in
education and is known for its outstanding programs. U.S.
News ranks Peabody's graduate programs in educational
administration, educational psychology, elementary education,
and special education among the nation's top ten programs.
Rugg's Guide has ranked Vanderbilt's undergraduate teacher
education program as "Counselors' Choice" (its top ranking,
given to only one program each year) for the past eight
years.

Position Description

Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, invites applications
for the position of Department Chair in the Department of
Teaching and Learning. We are seeking a senior scholar with a
strong record of research in teaching and teacher education
who can be an effective department advocate. This individual
will lead the department in shaping a vision that builds on
our strengths in graduate and undergraduate programs;
research on teaching and learning in literacy, mathematics,
and science; collaborative partnerships with schools, uses of
technology to support teacher education; and commitment to
the goals of diversity and multicultural understanding.

The Department, with 28 fulltime faculty, has a significant
record of external funding and offers graduate and
undergraduate teacher certification programs in early
childhood, elementary and secondary education. Graduate
program areas include Curriculum and Instructional
Leadership, Language and Literacy, Mathematics Education,
Science Education, and Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in education or related
field; a strong record of scholarship and leadership in
teacher education, teacher professional development and
teacher learning sufficient to warrant appointment at the
rank of professor; and administrative experience.

Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application,
statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, and
names of three people who will provide letters of
recommendation to:

Pat Thompson, Chair,
Department Chair Search Committee
Peabody College Box 330
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37203

Inquiries may be made by phone at (615) 322-8100 or by email
to Pat.Thompson@Vanderbilt.edu.

We encourage applications from women, persons with
disabilities, and members of minority groups. Review of
applications will begin December 1, 1998 and continue until
the position is filled. For additional information visit our
website at: http://www.peabody.vanderbilt.edu

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer committed to enhancing diversity throughout
the university. Members of minority groups, women, and people
with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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