J09146
Dean of the School of Education
School of Education
Scope: 
St. Edward's University is an independent Catholic university, which has increasingly gained national recognition for its high quality academic programs, characterized by its Holy Cross educational mission. More than 5300 students attend St. Edward’s, with undergraduates coming from 46 states and 28 countries. The St. Edward’s University offers five bachelor degrees in more than 50 areas of study, and the University offers eleven masters degrees.
The School of Education promotes academic excellence as it prepares caring, moral, and professional educators and kinesiology professionals to teach and work in a wide range of culturally diverse learning environments. The School offers undergraduate and post-baccalaureate teacher certification at four levels (EC-12, EC-4, 4-8, and 8-12) with certifications in art, bilingual generalist, chemistry, English language arts and reading, generalist, history, life science, mathematics, physical education, religious education, social studies, Spanish, and theater arts with supplemental certifications in bilingual education and English as a second language.
Qualifications: 
The University invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the School of Education who reports directly to the University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate for the position of Dean of the School of Education will: have earned the appropriate doctoral degree; present a background of excellence in teaching and research; give evidence of the ability to provide exemplary leadership in recruiting and retaining highly qualified students and faculty; demonstrate the capacity for creative and innovative leadership in curricular development; be committed to enhancing and perpetuating the Holy Cross tradition as an integral part of the University’s Catholic heritage; be willing and able to engage in ongoing, systematic, coordinated planning aimed at positioning the School of Education in the forefront of its peers nationally; be dedicated to the dynamic engagement of all constituencies who can be helpful in strengthening the School of Education through effective resource development; and be committed to expanding and enhancing opportunities for graduates. Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check is required. Important additional information regarding this search is available as indicated below, and candidates are encouraged to peruse those materials as they consider these opportunities.
How to Apply: 
The review of candidates for this search will begin immediately and will continue on an accelerated basis until the position is filled. The appointment will be effective on or about July 1, 2010. Inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in confidence, and should be submitted prior to Nov. 10, 2009 to receive full consideration. Application materials should include a letter of interest in which the candidate identifies the distinctive qualifications, background, and experience which not only prepare him or her for effective leadership but, also, for service within the University community. Candidates should provide a curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references. All documents should be electronically submitted (MS Word format) to: stedwardseduc@academic-search.com.

 
Further information is available at:
 
Assisting the University in these searches is:
Dr. Roy B. Shilling, Jr., Senior Consultant
Academic Search, Inc.
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 705
Washington, DC 20006

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.

Posted: 
09/28/2009
Available: 
07/01/2010
Faculty Application (PDF)