Dean Of Education

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Dean of Education
The candidate reports to the Chief Academic Officer. Provides curricular leadership in relation to University-wide goals by initiating, sustaining, delivering, or eliminating academic programs and school core curricula in accordance with strategic planning goals. Fosters the development of technology-based teaching and learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional education. Reviews and evaluates curriculum for appropriate rigor and breadth. Develops long-range staffing plans to include new faculty hires and adequate support staff that are aligned with program delivery, enrollment, and projected enrollment. Establishes Faculty Mentor course assignments; monitors and evaluates Faculty Mentor performance, and establishes levels of compensation based on University policy. Ensures that faculty and departmental staff are informed of organizational, educational, and accreditation policies which affect the delivery of educational services and operations of the department. Ensures documented department, program and course assessment through development of learning objectives, appropriate strategies, and feedback to ensure academic excellence and integrity of programs. Prepares annual Performance Reviews for all Faculty Mentors. Directs and coordinates activities of Faculty Mentors, Academic Advisors and departmental staff to ensure timely delivery of quality services. Ensures that Faculty Mentors are performing to the University's standards of quality and integrity. Mediates between students and faculty in legal and appropriate ways. Facilitates the resolution of disagreement or conflict between faculty and students. Collaborates with the Student Activities Committee for School alignment with all-University goals and activities. Serves on doctoral project committees in the capacity of a member or chair and provides primary guidance for directing research of learners, as applicable. Prepares letters of reference for learners. Functions as liaison between the University and the various Licensing Boards for purposes of learning and following the State agencies regulations as they apply to the University. Oversees the collection and distribution of academic information for external agencies and ensures compliance with state, accreditation, and licensing organizations. Provides leadership in the preparation of responses to the accrediting council and all regulatory bodies. Provides the necessary leadership to advance the educational mission of the University and the School and promotes a climate that is responsive, focused, and innovative. Keeps current on trends in higher education and pursues opportunities for improvement with-in their discipline and in education. Actively represents the School and the University to students, professional organizations, articulation partners, business and industry and other relevant constituencies. Maintains and enhances the already excellent reputation of the School and of the University. Participates in University-wide strategic planning activities, especially related to academic matters. Advises the Chief Academic Officer and the President on academic matters. Should have a Master's degree (doctorate or professional degree e.g. J.D. degree preferred) from an accredited institution. Must have 5 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2017.

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