Dean of The Teachers College

Position Announcement for Dean of The Teachers College

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Emporia, Kansas

Established in 1863 as Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State University was the first public institution in Kansas charged with preparing teachers, and The Teachers College continues the legacy of excellence as a national leader in educator preparation. ESU serves approximately 6,000 students with internationally-recognized academic programs in teacher preparation, business, liberal arts & sciences, and library & information management. ESU competes in Division II athletics and has a dynamic, diverse learning environment led by highly-qualified faculty. One of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, ESU serves students from around the world. More information on the University may be found at

www.emporia.edu.

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of The Teachers College at Emporia

State University. The Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and administers a college offering bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist’s degree programs. The departments within The Teachers College are Counselor Education; Elementary Education, Early

Childhood, and Special Education; Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Instructional

Design and Technology; Psychology; and School Leadership/Middle and Secondary Teacher

Education.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in any discipline within the college; a record as an accomplished academic administrator; a demonstrated record in teaching, service and research appropriate for the rank of Professor; an understanding of shared governance in academics, budgeting, and personnel issues; and experience in P-12 schools. Desirable competencies include experience as dean, an associate dean, or department chair; experience in leadership of CAEP/NCATE accreditation at the college level; experience with P-12 university collaborative efforts; experience and commitment to learning outcomes assessment. Please see the full description of qualifications, role, and responsibilities for the Dean position found at https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-open-positions.

Applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and names and contact information for five references should be sent electronically to Brenda Wiggins at

bwiggins@emporia.edu. For assistance, please call 620-341-5899. Consideration of applications will begin after January 8, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is July 1, 2020. A pre-employment background check is required.

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.