Confidential
Dean of the School of Education
About the Company
Progressive public liberal arts college
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1871
Employees
501-1000
Categories
Education
Education/Training
Services
Training
University Centers and Colleges
Specialties higher education
About the Role The Company is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean for the School of Education. The successful candidate will be the chief academic and administrative officer, responsible for leading the School through a period of transformational change and growth. This role involves fostering innovation in curriculum design, expanding online and hybrid program offerings, and exploring strategic new academic pathways. The Dean will also be tasked with modernizing curricula, enhancing field supervision, and developing interdisciplinary opportunities that align with evolving educational and workforce needs. Strong leadership in program assessment, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and state licensure standards is essential.
Applicants for the Dean position at the company should hold a terminal degree in a relevant field, with a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that is commensurate with tenure. Experience in leading curriculum innovation, particularly in the context of online program development, is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strong K-12 or community partnerships, knowledge of accreditation processes, and experience in securing external funding. The role demands a strategic thinker who can engage in campus-wide planning and governance, and who is committed to the mission of preparing educators to improve society through teaching grounded in liberal arts and sciences. Hiring Manager Title Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration
Specialties higher education
About the Role The Company is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean for the School of Education. The successful candidate will be the chief academic and administrative officer, responsible for leading the School through a period of transformational change and growth. This role involves fostering innovation in curriculum design, expanding online and hybrid program offerings, and exploring strategic new academic pathways. The Dean will also be tasked with modernizing curricula, enhancing field supervision, and developing interdisciplinary opportunities that align with evolving educational and workforce needs. Strong leadership in program assessment, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and state licensure standards is essential.
Applicants for the Dean position at the company should hold a terminal degree in a relevant field, with a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that is commensurate with tenure. Experience in leading curriculum innovation, particularly in the context of online program development, is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strong K-12 or community partnerships, knowledge of accreditation processes, and experience in securing external funding. The role demands a strategic thinker who can engage in campus-wide planning and governance, and who is committed to the mission of preparing educators to improve society through teaching grounded in liberal arts and sciences. Hiring Manager Title Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration