Job: Assistant Dean - Teacher Education

Jobing Description

The college is seeking a dedicated individual who will thrive in, and contribute to, a diverse, dynamic working environment; who is pro-active and committed to the mission of preparing teacher candidates to be successful and effective in their profession; who is a team player who can be a "change agent" in a challenging financial and legislative/political environment; and who values the college's urban mission and dedication to principles of social justice.

Essential Functions

The Assistant Dean is responsible for the academic, educational, administrative, and budgetary leadership of the Division of Teacher Education. He/she provides the academic leadership in teacher preparation for the division, college and university; serves as a member of the Dean's Administrative Council in the college; is responsible for setting direction regarding core courses, new and existing programs; for resolving student issues, concerns and complaints at the division level; and is responsible for monitoring the teaching and advising of approximately 44 full-time faculty and 190 adjunct faculty, including conducting annual performance evaluations and preparing promotion material.

Responsibilities

Curriculum development and promotion; course enhancements; course scheduling; working with faculty to create innovation instructional projects and partnerships; lead division efforts to assess student learning; monitor student enrollment by course and program area; encourage and facilitate online coursework and programs; participate in division and college recruitment and retention efforts; participate in marketing and promotion of division programs; actively recruit high-quality faculty; work collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Research to support and enhance faculty research efforts; expand and enhance mentoring for tenure-track faculty; assure that all students receive the highest level of services throughout their course of study; lead division's community partnership and outreach efforts.

Unique Duties

Qualifications

An earned Doctorate in Education is required, preferably in one of the Division of Teacher Education's Program areas.
Must be able to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor or above and obtain tenure in the College of Education.
Candidate must have a successful record of research and scholarship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an urban education environment is preferred.

Testing Requirements

Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Category

Academic Administration

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date

2012

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)

12-14-2011

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)

Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?

No

Reposting Reason:

None (New Posting)

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