Associate Dean

Associate Dean
College of Education

The College of Education (COE) at Towson University is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Dean.  The COE Associate Dean holds a 12-month staff position and is a member of the academic leadership team of the college and of the university.

Responsibilities: The Associate Dean assists the Dean in: a) day-to-day management of the COE; b) planning, implementing and evaluating new COE initiatives; c) working with academic chairpersons and other campus units to accomplish the COE mission and strategic objectives; and d) monitoring course scheduling and strategic course matrix planning.  The Associate Dean also assists the Dean with faculty recruitment, selection, assignment and development; coordinating student advising across the COE; and resolving some student and student-faculty issues.  The Associate Dean coordinates with the Assistant Dean to maintain a variety of COE databases and assists data collection for university and external reports (e.g., NCATE) that are generated from the Dean’s office.

Requirements: The successful applicant must have at least five years of experience in a university/education setting, possess a terminal degree in one of the disciplines of the college, and have a strong record of teaching, scholarship, and service that warrants a tenured faculty appointment.  The successful candidate will show evidence of high level organizational and management skills and knowledge of cutting-edge trends in K-12 and higher education.  Priority will be given to candidates with in-depth knowledge of Maryland regulations related to teacher preparation and national accreditation policies.  Applicants must demonstrate prior academic leadership experience; the ability to work collaboratively with others; and, to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse groups within and beyond the university.  A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

Salary: Competitive salary and full university benefits that include excellent health, life insurance, and retirement plans; tuition remission; and 22 days of annual leave, 14 holidays, and personal and sick days. The position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire.

To Apply: Please fully complete the online application and upload the following documents: a letter of application highlighting how the applicant’s skills and experiences meet the requirements specified in this announcement, curriculum vitae, and one or two examples of current scholarship reprints and administrative experience in higher education.  Review of credentials will begin 30 days after the position has been posted and will continue until the position has been filled.

Office of Human Resources
8000 York Road
Towson, Maryland
21252-0001

Website/Application
www.towson.edu/jobs

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity.
Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Towson University is a smoke-free campus.