Dean, College of Education and Human Services
- Employer
- Millersville University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Administrative, Deans
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary/Basic Function
Millersville University invites nominations and applications for
the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services ( EDHS ).
This position offers a unique opportunity to build a common
identity and collaborative culture in a College that combines
Education with Human Services disciplines. We seek an academic
leader focused on interdisciplinary innovation utilizing the broad
array of robust programs across five academic Departments. The
College consists of the Departments of Early, Middle and
Exceptional Education; Educational Foundations; Psychology;
Wellness and Sport Sciences; and the School of Social Work. This
position also supervises the Migrant Education Program, Field
Services, the Professional Education Unit, and grant-funded
programs.
As the chief academic officer of the College of EDHS, the Dean is
expected to be a strong advocate and an inspiring leader for all
faculty, staff and students in the College. The Dean provides
academic and administrative leadership and ensures support for
instruction, research and professional development, while
overseeing daily operations of the College. The Dean is responsible
for strategic planning, program development and assessment,
fundraising, grant writing, and budget. The Dean evaluates the
faculty and manages the staff in a public, collective
bargaining-based university environment. The Dean reports directly
to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
For description of benefits available, see The State System
Employee Benefits Summary at
https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/benefit_highlights/SSHE_Highlights.pdf
Position start date: July 1, 2022.
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines in the College of Education and Human Services and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience.
- Record of scholarship, teaching and service in higher education appropriate to appointment within the faculty at the rank of full professor.
- Documented experience in influencing student success in graduate and undergraduate programs.
- Documented experience in developing, retaining, and evaluating faculty and professional staff.
- Documented evidence of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the administrative role.
- Demonstrated ability to provide vision, leadership, and advocacy for the University and for the College, its programs, faculty, staff, and students.
- Established record of strategic planning, providing leadership in the design and development of new academic programs and policies.
- Experience with the accreditation process (institutional, general education or specialized programs), assessment of program outcomes and evaluation of teaching effectiveness within the context of a liberal arts institution.
- Experience representing programs and initiatives in human services through speaking and writing to a variety of academic and community audiences.
- Experience with academic budgeting and financial planning. Evidence of facilitating external partnerships with community stakeholders.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in collective bargaining environment.
- Experience with donor relations and advancement efforts.
- Knowledge of current challenges in human services and teacher preparation in higher education
Special Instructions to Applicants
You are required to complete an application and upload a CV,
registrar-issued transcripts and cover letter detailing how your
qualifications match the position qualifications. When completing
the application, you will need to provide the names and contact
information of three current professional references.
Candidates invited for on-campus interviews will be expected to
give a campus presentation on a topic to be determined.
After the application process has been completed and you receive a
confirmation number, you cannot change the materials submitted or
upload any new additional materials.
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