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Emergency Medicine of Indiana

Dean, School of Education

Emergency Medicine of Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401


Posting Details

TitleDean, School of Education

Appointment StatusTenure

DepartmentIU Bloomington Office of Provost & Executive Vice President

LocationBloomington

Position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) seeks a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as Dean of the School of Education. The

IUB

School of Education

(SoE), consistently ranked among the top education schools in the U.S., has developed a strong national and international reputation for academic and scholarly excellence and for preparing reflective, caring, and highly skilled practitioners and scholars who go on to inform educational theory and practice, and effect change locally and globally.

Today, the School continues on an exciting trajectory, developing cutting-edge research, learning, and practice to improve the quality of education throughout the P-20 continuum; expanding innovative initiatives to strengthen and extend global impact; and offering a premier teacher preparation program.

Working in collaboration with an exceptional faculty, staff, student body, alumni, and community partners, the Dean will provide strategic leadership for the academic and administrative activities of the School, embracing its commitment to training teachers and school leaders, and enabling innovative research on teacher training, pedagogy, curriculum, methodology, policy/law, counseling/psychology, higher education/student affairs, and administration.

With strong support and collaboration from across Indiana University and the Bloomington campus, and in concert with the University’s IU 2030 strategic plan, the next dean will have an exceptional opportunity to advance the School’s impact in the state of Indiana and beyond, and to extend its national leadership position in the field of education.

ROLE OF THE DEAN

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President at IU Bloomington, the Dean serves as the chief strategic, academic, and administrative officer for the School. This individual is responsible for defining the School’s direction and priorities at the highest level; overseeing its growth and development; managing personnel, budget, and policy; and shaping the experience for faculty, students, and staff.

Key opportunities for the incoming Dean include:

Advancing the School’s research reputation and influence in the field of education.

Working toward equity and justice in all programs.

Ensuring student academic success and professional preparation by building on current initiatives and encouraging innovative curriculum.

Leading the implementation of the School’s strategic plan, focusing on the mission and vision of SoE and its future growth.

Enhancing academic and research excellence, including by recruiting and retaining strong and accomplished faculty members.

Advocating for the School of Education at the state and university levels.

Growing financial resources, including developing partnerships and collaborations, to expand opportunities for students and faculty while making strategic and operating investments for the School’s future.

Basic Qualifications

For the IUB School of Education Dean, Indiana University seeks an exceptional leader who is passionate about the SoE mission, committed to its standards of excellence, and prescient and optimistic about its future potential.

Candidates should possess a record of successful scholarship, demonstrable leadership in education, or other leadership experiences that would qualify them to hold a tenured faculty position at IU. A terminal degree in, or related to, Education’s areas of study is strongly preferred.

While no one person will likely embody all the professional qualifications, skills, experiences, and personal qualities desirable in this role, the successful candidate will bring many of the following:

A deep commitment to the School of Education’s academic values and educational and research mission

A leadership style that is adaptable and inclusive, built upon mutual respect, communication, collaboration, and fairness

A reputation for integrity, transparency, and accountability

A proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

A highly successful track record as a strategic leader, with excellent capabilities in building on organizational strengths, forging organizational unity, respecting faculty governance, and delivering exceptional results

A distinguished record of achievement and scholarship in the field of education

An entrepreneurial and creative vision that leverages the opportunities and challenges facing education and higher education today

An appreciation for the globalization of education and its implications

Interpersonal skills that enable effective relationships with all stakeholders, including other University leaders, alumni, professional officials, and leaders in the fields of education

Fundraising experience and enthusiasm for building relationships with external stakeholders for the benefit of the School

Financial acumen and proven abilities in budgetary and financial management

Superior written and oral communication skills

Department Contact for Questions

The deadline for priority consideration is September 23, 2024. Review of candidates will continue until an appointment is made. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2025.

All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence online to:IU Human Resources Executive Search Group: exesrch@iu.edu

All applications (including—as separate documents—a cover letter, resume, and list of references) should be submitted online at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25262

For Best Consideration Date09/23/2024

Expected Start Date01/01/2025

Posting/OAA #IU-100914-2024

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