College of Education Dean

Job no : 519428

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Work type : On Campus

Location : Normal, Illinois

Title : College of Education Dean

Division Name : Academic Affairs

Department : Dean of Education

Campus Location : Normal, IL

Job Summary

Illinois State University (ISU) invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for College of Education Dean. Reporting directly to the vice president for academic affairs and provost, the dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the college, providing vision and leadership in teaching, research, and service in the context of shared governance.

The dean leads the development and implementation of the college’s strategic future. ISU seeks a strategic and innovative academic leader committed to the mission, vision, and values outlined in the University’s strategic plan to serve as dean of the College of Education.

The dean has overall responsibilities for developing an effective collegial environment that supports excellence in teaching, research, and service advancing the field of education.

The dean provides leadership and supports efforts to advance equity, diversity, access, and belonging in Illinois State's culture, environment, programs, policies, and personnel.

Commitment to these efforts is a priority for both the college and the university.

The Dean must be committed to continued excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The dean supervises and oversees the annual appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure process in a unionized faculty environment to promote excellence in instruction;

and provides leadership to expand scholarship, scholarly outcomes, and grant activity. The Dean facilitates collaboration between faculty members and among programs within the college and university, and coordinates the college's efforts with schools, corporations, other universities and communities, and state, federal, and international agencies.

The Dean engages with donors, alumni, and external constituents to seek support and resources for the college and with college faculty, staff, and students to develop a shared plan for the future of the college and its role in the broader mission of the University.

The Dean supervises the college unit leaders and dean’s office staff and assumes fiscal responsibility for the college.

ISU’s College of Education prepares early childhood through middle-level teachers, special educators, and administrators in addition to partnering with departments across the University to offer teacher education programs in a wide variety of academic programs and areas of study.

With 44 accredited teacher education programs and offerings at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, Illinois State remains true to its founding as Illinois State Normal University, specializing in teacher education.

The College of Education is also home to Metcalf and University High School Laboratory Schools.

The successful candidate will be an innovative, open, and persuasive leader, and a gifted collaborator with a deep appreciation for excellent education and the networking skills required to work successfully with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.

The new dean will advocate for faculty development and the strengthening of students’ educational experience within the College of Education.

Required Qualifications

1. An earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline represented in the college.

2. Recognition nationally for outstanding scholarship and teaching, meriting appointment at the rank of professor with tenure within one of the college’s departments / schools.

3. Record of successful administrative leadership in large dynamic academic organizations as dean, associate dean, department chair / school director, or comparable leadership role.

4. Experience in developing and managing complex budgets with a record of accomplishment as a manager of people and resources in support of high-quality graduate and undergraduate instruction, scholarly productivity, public engagement, and outreach activities.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Proposed Starting Date

Jan - Feb 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Applications should include the following materials :

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position.
• A current resume / curriculum vitae.

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply".

Special Instructions for Applicants

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Illinois State University with this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.

The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by December 2, 2024.

Contact Information for Applicants

Please submit all application materials (as separate PDF files) to [email protected]

Inquiries, questions, and nominations regarding this opportunity should be directed to Jeremy Duff and Julie Schrodt with Greenwood Asher & Associates.

Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager

Email : [email protected]

Julie Schrodt, Senior Executive Search Consultant

Email : [email protected]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.

1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and / or an employment history review.

You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

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