Dean for the School of Education

Dean for the School of Education POSITION DETAILS Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five colleges within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. The College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community. The College is committed to a student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research. As Dean for School of Education, the Dean is responsible for communicating the vision and goals of the School to the college community and professional constituencies and seeking public and private funds to support the goals of the School. The Dean is responsible for the academic, personnel, financial, and administrative affairs of the School, spearheading the preparation and revision of academic program plans, promoting teaching achievement, and developing strategies to achieve educational goals and objectives. The Dean sets and establishes academic goals for the departments and units within the School to achieve and maintain high standards in academics, teaching, and support services. The Dean helps to provide training to the teaching and administrative staff, conducts research on new trends in academic initiatives, and delivers appropriate resources and services to faculty, staff, and students. The Dean is responsible for maintaining effective communication between students and faculty within the School and with other academic personnel across the College and University. The Dean acts as a liaison between the students and the administration and between the faculty and the administration. The Dean is responsible for hiring faculty members, evaluating administrators and staff, fundraising, budgeting, and setting academic rules and policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinating the development and implementation of the School's Vision and Goals; Leading departmental efforts toward achieving goals; Developing budgets and managing the fiscal affairs of the School; Leading and coordinating strategic planning, program and curriculum development; Supervising, evaluating, and supporting Departments and Units to promote excellence in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and service; Stimulating the rapid growth of the School; Leading and coordinating the governance of the School; Overseeing the processes of faculty and staff selection and retention; Coordinating the professional development of Chairs, faculty, and staff; Evaluating faculty and staff in consultation with Chairs; Reviewing MEC policies and ensuring compliance with CUNY policies; Overseeing the assessment of school and departmental programs; Leading the CAEP accreditation process; Collaborating with schools in Central Brooklyn; Leading further development of research and academic programs; Providing recommendations to the Provost regarding faculty sabbaticals and leaves; Advising the Provost on School-related initiatives, policies, and procedures; Managing non-faculty college staff members; Developing, leading, and encouraging fundraising in support of the college's goals. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience; Prior leadership experience in a higher education program with recent active involvement in accreditation; Experience with curriculum planning of teacher preparation in a School of Education; Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and professional service; Experience in fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups; Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; A doctoral degree in education; A minimum of 10 years in higher education and research; Strong skills in verbal and written communication, organization, and strategic planning; The ability to initiate and improve school programs while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. CUNY TITLE : Dean COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Salary is commensurate with education and experience: $165,000-$170,000. HOW TO APPLY Visit access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests. CLOSING DATE : Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on March 11, 2024. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY : CUNY Job Posting: Executive EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Job ID: 28012 Location: Medgar Evers College #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01