Dean, School of Education

The Dean of Education provides visionary leadership within the School of Education toward a goal of excellence and responds to issues of preparing educators for the future. The Dean of Education is responsible for the various programs within the School of Education. These programs include multiple and single subject credentials, Master of Arts in Education, non-degree programs, and the undergraduate Liberal Studies major. Administrative faculty responsibilities continue through twelve months each year.

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in higher education leadership or a related field required
• Proven ability to build consensus and facilitate communication
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of accreditation processes and bodies related to the varied programs
• Minimum of 10 years teaching and/or administrative experience in education, and evidence of management and organizational skills to facilitate the growth of faculty, staff and programs
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and administration in a Christian liberal arts environment
• Current, direct experience at the college/university level
• Experience in special education preferred
• Background in online education desired
• Experience in Teacher Credentialing/Accreditation processes and systems; California experience beneficial

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Responsibilities:

In addition to adhering to the expectations outlined by Simpson University and programmatic expectations of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and regional accrediting bodies, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Motivates, communicates with and leads faculty in accomplishing educational objectives
• Develops, articulates, administers and evaluates instructional policies, procedures and programs within the school of education
• Works with an advisory committee comprised of area administrators to review programs and assess program needs to meet the needs of hiring partners
• Oversees accreditation for all teaching and administrative credentials within the school of education
• Works actively with the admissions office to support enrollment and retention initiatives
• Participates in the budget development for the school of education and implements and maintains sound fiduciary practices
• Assists in development and administration of grants
• Writes annual program review in cooperation with the liberal studies division chair
• Work with other Simpson University departments to provide services to school of education students
• Promote the school of education locally, regionally, and nationally
• May be required to teach up to one undergraduate or graduate course per academic year.
• Serves as a member of the Provost Council

Application:

Applicants must apply online with a cover letter, cv, contact information for three references, essay regarding the integration of faith and higher education, and transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received be submitted by April 15, 2024 will receive full consideration by the search committee.

Salary Range: $76,000 - $81,000

Physical Requirements:

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)