Wayne State college
Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Wayne State college, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral SciencesDate Opened:
August 14, 2024
Position Type:
Administration
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate and/or administrative leadership experience in education, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
Experience with specialized accreditation and facilitation of program assessment.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to foster strategic partnerships with regional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship or creative activities, and service in higher education.
Experience with Education and Behavioral Sciences accreditation (CAEP, CACREP) and delivery of online/distance education programs preferred.
Nature of WorkJoin
Wayne State College
as the next Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and lead in shaping a transformative future for education and behavioral sciences at WSC.
The Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences position is a 12-month administrative position that encompasses both leadership and administrative managerial roles. This role assumes primary responsibility and oversight of personnel, activities, budgets, and facilities in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, which includes the departments of Educational Foundations and Leadership, Counseling and Psychology, and Sociology.
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the successful candidate will boast a record of scholarship and research, a keen understanding of P-12/post-secondary education, and a successful entrepreneurial management style allied with a forward-thinking contemporary institution of higher education.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and direction for the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
Assume primary responsibility for functions related to academic accreditation and communication with external agencies.
Oversee the development and implementation of academic programs and curricula.
Champion graduate programs, with attention to new student recruitment, student support, and graduate student completion.
Foster a culture of research, scholarship, and creative activity among faculty and students.
Promote student success and retention through effective advising, mentoring, and support services.
Manage the School’s budget and resources effectively, including enrollment management and full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and staff.
Advocate for the School within the college and the broader community.
Represent the school in administrative and academic matters including recommendations to Dean’s Council, Academic Council, President’s Staff, and student services regarding programming, student engagement and success, and program needs.
Manage appropriate technology, pedagogy, modes of delivery, and student learning paths to advance degree completion and retention.
Lead and inspire school faculty and staff in employment recommendations, evaluations, and professional development.
Manage student, staff, and faculty relation issues within the school and address and/or resolve conflicts in a productive and fair manner.
Participate in and/or lead other tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Application ProcedureInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, preferably less than 2 pages, and curriculum vitae. Review of candidates will begin on September 23, 2024, and continue until an appointment has been made. Anticipated start date is January 2, 2025.
Living in the AreaLocated in scenic northeast Nebraska, Wayne offers the vibrancy of a small college town combined with an outdoor lover’s dream with rolling hills and prairies. The area is rich with hiking and mountain bike trails as well as beautiful State Parks and the Lewis & Clark recreation center. In addition, Wayne enjoys a cost of living 16.2% lower than the national average. The public schools in Wayne are consistently rated above average. Additionally, Wayne residents enjoy low crime rates and lower than the national average housing prices.
Wayne is southwest of Sioux City, Iowa; northwest of Omaha, Nebraska; and north of Lincoln, Nebraska. Wayne is less than 2 hours from Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city offering every recreational and cultural amenity including restaurants, shopping, museums, zoos, aquariums, and theatre. The Old Market and its cobblestone streets are lined with galleries, shops, breweries, and restaurants.
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August 14, 2024
Position Type:
Administration
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate and/or administrative leadership experience in education, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
Experience with specialized accreditation and facilitation of program assessment.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to foster strategic partnerships with regional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship or creative activities, and service in higher education.
Experience with Education and Behavioral Sciences accreditation (CAEP, CACREP) and delivery of online/distance education programs preferred.
Nature of WorkJoin
Wayne State College
as the next Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and lead in shaping a transformative future for education and behavioral sciences at WSC.
The Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences position is a 12-month administrative position that encompasses both leadership and administrative managerial roles. This role assumes primary responsibility and oversight of personnel, activities, budgets, and facilities in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, which includes the departments of Educational Foundations and Leadership, Counseling and Psychology, and Sociology.
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the successful candidate will boast a record of scholarship and research, a keen understanding of P-12/post-secondary education, and a successful entrepreneurial management style allied with a forward-thinking contemporary institution of higher education.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and direction for the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
Assume primary responsibility for functions related to academic accreditation and communication with external agencies.
Oversee the development and implementation of academic programs and curricula.
Champion graduate programs, with attention to new student recruitment, student support, and graduate student completion.
Foster a culture of research, scholarship, and creative activity among faculty and students.
Promote student success and retention through effective advising, mentoring, and support services.
Manage the School’s budget and resources effectively, including enrollment management and full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and staff.
Advocate for the School within the college and the broader community.
Represent the school in administrative and academic matters including recommendations to Dean’s Council, Academic Council, President’s Staff, and student services regarding programming, student engagement and success, and program needs.
Manage appropriate technology, pedagogy, modes of delivery, and student learning paths to advance degree completion and retention.
Lead and inspire school faculty and staff in employment recommendations, evaluations, and professional development.
Manage student, staff, and faculty relation issues within the school and address and/or resolve conflicts in a productive and fair manner.
Participate in and/or lead other tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Application ProcedureInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, preferably less than 2 pages, and curriculum vitae. Review of candidates will begin on September 23, 2024, and continue until an appointment has been made. Anticipated start date is January 2, 2025.
Living in the AreaLocated in scenic northeast Nebraska, Wayne offers the vibrancy of a small college town combined with an outdoor lover’s dream with rolling hills and prairies. The area is rich with hiking and mountain bike trails as well as beautiful State Parks and the Lewis & Clark recreation center. In addition, Wayne enjoys a cost of living 16.2% lower than the national average. The public schools in Wayne are consistently rated above average. Additionally, Wayne residents enjoy low crime rates and lower than the national average housing prices.
Wayne is southwest of Sioux City, Iowa; northwest of Omaha, Nebraska; and north of Lincoln, Nebraska. Wayne is less than 2 hours from Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city offering every recreational and cultural amenity including restaurants, shopping, museums, zoos, aquariums, and theatre. The Old Market and its cobblestone streets are lined with galleries, shops, breweries, and restaurants.
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