Dean, College of Education

Atlanta, GA, United States

The University of Memphis seeks an experienced, dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Education. Expanding upon a strong foundation, the Dean will raise the College’s national and global visibility in the areas of teaching, teacher preparation, educational leadership, counseling, educational psychology, research, and community engagement. Building on the College’s achievements in student success, academic programming, research productivity, and fiscal stewardship, the new Dean will have an opportunity to expand partnerships, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The Dean should be an inspiring, fiscally astute strategic leader committed to excellence in research, scholarly productivity, teaching, and service. The Dean will expand upon partnerships across the University, including University Schools, as well as with the broader community to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration and encourage innovation to meet the education and workforce development needs of the state and region. The Dean provides leadership to meet teacher licensure and program accreditation standards and adherence to regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, the Dean is the chief academic officer for the College of Education and works with faculty and staff to implement a shared vision, mission, and goals. The successful candidate will be forward thinking, demonstrate a commitment to shared governance, build and expand strategic partnerships, raise funds to support the College and its initiatives, and work collaboratively with a variety of local, state, and national stakeholders and alumni.

The Dean provides strong leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of all College programs, curricula and policies. Specific responsibilities include approval of hiring, tenure, and promotion decisions; effective resource management; outreach activities coordination; research support, including aggressive pursuit of external funding; and College development. The Dean has primary budgetary responsibility and accountability for the College and its programs. The Dean should also be recognized as a community leader in the improvement of urban education in our region.

Qualifications

The Dean of the College of Education must have demonstrated significant achievement in leadership, scholarly activities, and administration. The Dean should be a transformative change-agent who is committed to shared governance and open communication. Specifically, candidates must demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications:

A doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education and qualifications to hold professorial rank in one of the departments within the College

A distinguished record of research, grant funding, and scholarship

The energy and vision to lead the College in its drive to increase excellence

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for relating effectively with the varied constituencies of the College, University, and larger community

A strong commitment to an inclusive academy, including diverse, multicultural and global perspectives

A record of responsible administrative experience and achievements

A commitment to excellence for advancing the educational programs in the College, research opportunities, and innovative program development

Experience, expertise, and enthusiasm for working in urban education and teacher preparation for urban districts/settings

Understanding and willingness to collaborate with partner districts and professional communities represented by programs in the College and their prospective teacher candidate needs

The College

The College of Education is dedicated to creating and fostering a culture of belonging, access, and inclusiveness for students, faculty, staff, and partners. Faculty and staff are committed to providing relevant, innovative, and responsive instruction and services to prepare graduates who engage in high-impact research, teaching, learning, and leadership. Additionally, the College’s programs must remain responsive to the needs of our students and constituents so that graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and attributes to address the needs of a changing and multicultural society. The College consists of four major academic units – the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership; the Department of Leadership; and the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research, and the Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP). Each unit has talented teaching and research faculty members with expertise in a variety of major areas of study, including graduate programs serving students across the state and region who are pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and graduate certificates.

The University

The University of Memphis (UofM) is one of two flagship public institutions in Tennessee and is classified among the highest level of research activity nationwide as a Carnegie R1 University. The UofM serves approximately 22,000 students as a leading, student-centered, urban public institution. The University is committed to its core values, which include student success and access, as well as providing a welcoming and inclusive environment. Academic offerings include bachelor’s degrees in more than 250 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects, and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines. The UofM supported an institutional record of $86 million in research awards for FY23 and has an operating budget of $500 million. The University is also home to the state’s only PK-12 laboratory and training school compendium- University Schools. University Schools serve over 1,000 children from every local zip code in schools celebrated for cultivating outstanding student growth and achievement, as well as preparing future educators for the workforce. University Schools serve as a critical partner for the College of Education as a research and training site for faculty and students. In athletics, the Tigers compete for championships at the NCAA Division I level across 18 varsity sports. Located in the heart of culture-rich Memphis, the UofM is experiencing significant growth and development — a huge transformation since our founding in 1912. See: www.memphis.edu (link is external) .

The City of Memphis

Located on the Mississippi River in West Tennessee, Memphis features vibrant entertainment and art, spacious nature and outdoor areas, culinary excellence, multiple Fortune 500 companies and more. The city is home to some of the world’s top corporate and biomedical research entities, including FedEx, AutoZone, International Paper, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A beautiful and culturally rich city, Memphis brings the benefit of low real estate prices and an excellent quality of life. Attractions include:

National Civil Rights Museum

Graceland

NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Zoo

Shelby Farms Park

Orpheum Theatre

World-class music venues and museums

Peabody Hotel

Rock and Soul Museum

Application Process

The UofM invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, complete CV, and names of at least 5 references) or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to Friday, February 9, 2024.

The University of Memphis does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by the University of Memphis.

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