Northcentral Florida
Salary:
Negotiable Location :
Florida, United States Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
00569 Division:
Office of Academic Affairs Department:
Provost Office Opening Date:
09/16/2025 Closing Date:
10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description New College of Florida invites applications for a Dean of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree. We are a new program looking for a Dean to help found a groundbreaking master's program that will produce the next generation of excellent school leaders. The program is born out of a recognition that most masters in educational leadership and principal certificate programs focus on school operations and compliance while all the research indicates that instructional leadership is the fundamental leadership competency leading to excellent school outcomes. We are building a cohort-based program that ensures each graduate will be ready to lead schools that will put our country back in the running for top educational systems when compared to similar countries. Faculty in this program will teach in a graduate program that produces leaders who will be ready to create exceptional school culture, lead high performing school teams, and build talent that leads to outlier outcomes for students and families. This includes leading instruction of core classes and overseeing clinical coursework where future leaders will develop their teaching and leadership skills on the front lines. The Dean will be a unique leader who can model effective leadership practices, recruit, select, train and develop faculty to found a premier program in education leadership. Clinical experience in school leadership or research in effective leadership practices are particular areas of interest as well as experience founding and building schools and/or programs. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching future leaders to be excellent teachers and excellent instructional leaders through competency and practicum-based coursework. The Dean will supervise course instruction and also teach at least one course to serve as a model for faculty and to build stewardship of each cohort. The teaching load for each faculty member is two to three classes per semester, plus supervision of clinical courses, cohort culture building experiences, capstone projects, and student recruitment. Faculty members also provide support in growing the program. Professors are expected to maintain a program of research or creative work. The Dean would manage and coach the faculty to continuously improve performance toward the program's strategic goals. About New College
New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think. Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written assessments are given instead of letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student having to complete a senior thesis to graduate. The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions. How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online at www.schooljobs.com/careers/ncfl. A complete application includes: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of education leadership philosophy (including course proposals), graduate transcript (may be unofficial for initial application) or detailed leadership history and school/student outcomes record names and email addresses of three scholars/former supervisors to provide letters of recommendation (at least one that evaluates teaching)
According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify the search committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. Contact hr@ncf.edu with any questions about the application process or to request accommodations.
Examples of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: Recruit, Select, Onboard Founding Faculty
Build and maintain rigorous selection process to acquire key faculty Engage multiple key stakeholders in interview process Onboard faculty to root all work in service of NCF mission and the program's mission to create the next generation of world class principals measured by student outcomes Build effective faculty culture around humility, practice, collaboration/teamwork, constructive dialogue, and commitment
Build, Market, Brand NCF Master's in Education Leadership
Create name recognition and brand for this program around educational excellence through principal development Host events (in-person and virtual) to contribute to thought leadership in the field Recruit and admit cohorts meeting goals that will support the scaling of the program
Faculty Development
Develop faculty through ongoing observations and feedback meetings of classroom instruction
Curriculum Development
Steward the creation and development of coursework, reading lists, and syllabi that break the mold of education leadership programs Coursework will be competency focused with areas of focus proven to link directly to effective outcomes-based leadership
External Partnerships
Manage the MOUs with key partners to ensure effective clinical immersion experiences and coursework Engage development relationships to help promote investment in the program
Research Development
Create research plan to measure and analyze effectiveness of program graduates Use analysis and findings to strengthen program and share takeaways with the education sector broadly Influence the thought leadership of education sector through publication and communication of findings
Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D./Ed.D. in a relevant field is required by the date of employment or ten or more years of education leadership at the principal, principal manager, and/or superintendent level with a track record of positive outlier results. Postdoctoral or higher education teaching experience is preferred. New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes. Benefits vary by position, please visit for more information.
Negotiable Location :
Florida, United States Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
00569 Division:
Office of Academic Affairs Department:
Provost Office Opening Date:
09/16/2025 Closing Date:
10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description New College of Florida invites applications for a Dean of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree. We are a new program looking for a Dean to help found a groundbreaking master's program that will produce the next generation of excellent school leaders. The program is born out of a recognition that most masters in educational leadership and principal certificate programs focus on school operations and compliance while all the research indicates that instructional leadership is the fundamental leadership competency leading to excellent school outcomes. We are building a cohort-based program that ensures each graduate will be ready to lead schools that will put our country back in the running for top educational systems when compared to similar countries. Faculty in this program will teach in a graduate program that produces leaders who will be ready to create exceptional school culture, lead high performing school teams, and build talent that leads to outlier outcomes for students and families. This includes leading instruction of core classes and overseeing clinical coursework where future leaders will develop their teaching and leadership skills on the front lines. The Dean will be a unique leader who can model effective leadership practices, recruit, select, train and develop faculty to found a premier program in education leadership. Clinical experience in school leadership or research in effective leadership practices are particular areas of interest as well as experience founding and building schools and/or programs. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching future leaders to be excellent teachers and excellent instructional leaders through competency and practicum-based coursework. The Dean will supervise course instruction and also teach at least one course to serve as a model for faculty and to build stewardship of each cohort. The teaching load for each faculty member is two to three classes per semester, plus supervision of clinical courses, cohort culture building experiences, capstone projects, and student recruitment. Faculty members also provide support in growing the program. Professors are expected to maintain a program of research or creative work. The Dean would manage and coach the faculty to continuously improve performance toward the program's strategic goals. About New College
New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think. Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written assessments are given instead of letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student having to complete a senior thesis to graduate. The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions. How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online at www.schooljobs.com/careers/ncfl. A complete application includes: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of education leadership philosophy (including course proposals), graduate transcript (may be unofficial for initial application) or detailed leadership history and school/student outcomes record names and email addresses of three scholars/former supervisors to provide letters of recommendation (at least one that evaluates teaching)
According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify the search committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. Contact hr@ncf.edu with any questions about the application process or to request accommodations.
Examples of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: Recruit, Select, Onboard Founding Faculty
Build and maintain rigorous selection process to acquire key faculty Engage multiple key stakeholders in interview process Onboard faculty to root all work in service of NCF mission and the program's mission to create the next generation of world class principals measured by student outcomes Build effective faculty culture around humility, practice, collaboration/teamwork, constructive dialogue, and commitment
Build, Market, Brand NCF Master's in Education Leadership
Create name recognition and brand for this program around educational excellence through principal development Host events (in-person and virtual) to contribute to thought leadership in the field Recruit and admit cohorts meeting goals that will support the scaling of the program
Faculty Development
Develop faculty through ongoing observations and feedback meetings of classroom instruction
Curriculum Development
Steward the creation and development of coursework, reading lists, and syllabi that break the mold of education leadership programs Coursework will be competency focused with areas of focus proven to link directly to effective outcomes-based leadership
External Partnerships
Manage the MOUs with key partners to ensure effective clinical immersion experiences and coursework Engage development relationships to help promote investment in the program
Research Development
Create research plan to measure and analyze effectiveness of program graduates Use analysis and findings to strengthen program and share takeaways with the education sector broadly Influence the thought leadership of education sector through publication and communication of findings
Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D./Ed.D. in a relevant field is required by the date of employment or ten or more years of education leadership at the principal, principal manager, and/or superintendent level with a track record of positive outlier results. Postdoctoral or higher education teaching experience is preferred. New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes. Benefits vary by position, please visit for more information.