Dean: School of Education

St. Thomas Aquinas College, located in the beautiful Hudson Valley and the heart of the New York Metropolitan Area, invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Education. The College offers a mission-based liberal arts and sciences education with very strong pre-professional programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean is responsible for all of the academic activities of the School, including faculty, curricula, and strategic planning. The Dean should have a strong vision of the role of an Education curriculum in a contemporary college education, a solid grasp of the current challenges faced by institutions of higher education in the United States, and a professional track record to demonstrate these attributes. The Dean should be well-prepared to: 

• Use data-driven decision making to take the lead in the School’s response to academic and marketplace trends, especially in innovative programming and technological change. Establish a strong reputation for the School through planning for new facilities and program marketing.   Enhance the College’s commitment to Career Preparation and Experiential Learning. Work with the Institutional Advancement team on establishing a track record of fundraising to support the growth of the School. Recommend faculty for hiring, retention, promotion, and tenure. Coordinate evaluation and professional development of faculty in the School of Education. Oversee program assessment and accreditation activities within the School of Education. Improve enrollment and retention by working in concert with the Enrollment Management team. Promote a culture of faculty scholarship and model by example. Develop and maintain collaborative academic relationships internally and externally. Pursue professional development. Coordinate academic planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Work collaboratively with the Deans of the Schools of STEM, Arts and Social Sciences, and Business, and all levels of administration. Work supportively with and for students.

Required: 

• Earned Doctorate in a field offered within the School of Education from an accredited institution. Proven record of administrative excellence and commitment to teaching and research. Proven record of experience with accreditation and program-level assessment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience at the level of Dean or higher is preferred.

Please send the following materials electronically to Dr. R. Murray, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, St. Thomas Aquinas College at provost@stac.edu:

• A cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position.
• A personal philosophy statement about the value of a liberal arts and sciences education and the role of a Education School within that context.
• Curriculum vitae. Names, addresses, and contact information for five professional references. Specific salary expectations.  

Application Deadline is December 6, 2024
Start date: July 1, 2025

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$140,000/year. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.