Dean, College of Education and Human Development

Job Details

Search for the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Summary

Texas A&M University seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). This is a compelling opportunity to focus on the advancement of the College’s mission of enhancing opportunities in educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of educational administration, educational psychology, health, sport, business and government. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will set and implement an innovative strategy and vision to grow the College’s interdisciplinary collaborations, external partnerships, and reputation for excellence. In collaboration with University leadership, the Dean will work to gain recognition for Texas A&M as the preeminent institution for creative scholarship, transformational teaching and learning, and impactful service.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated effective leadership with a strong personal record of administrative leadership, teaching, research and service. Candidates must be eligible for appointment at the rank of tenured full professor at Texas A&M University in one or more of the academic units in the CEHD, have a commitment to shared governance, and be a consistent and vocal advocate for faculty, staff, and students, supporting faculty teaching, creative works and scholarship, mentoring, and service. They will work to promote a culture of transparency and collaboration across all constituencies by building consensus and trust in policy and process decisions that will advance the mission, values, and priorities of the College and the University.

The Dean will oversee four distinct academic departments–educational administration and human resource development, educational psychology, kinesiology & sport management, and teaching, learning and culture. They will also serve on the University’s Council of Deans, and engage with regional school districts, non-profit organizations, institutes and centers, and other external stakeholders, including potential donors who support the mission of the CEHD.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate overall administration of the academic program of the College of Education and Human Development. This includes fiscal, personnel, student affairs, faculty research, continuing education, and cooperative education administration.
• Participate in the formulation of University academic policies and act as a liaison between the College of Education and Human Development and University administrative offices, System Parts and outside agencies.
• Evaluate department heads and associate deans consistent with College policies and procedures.
• Supervise all College student affairs personnel and operations (with assistance of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs).
• Provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for all academic programs and matters related to faculty and students for the College.
• Supervise and review all academic programs, instructional leadership development, program accreditation and certification processes (with the assistance of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs).
• Recruit, develop, and enhance the retention of both teaching and research faculty.
• Approve the selections of all College faculty, department head, and staff leadership positions.
• Ensure professional development, career guidance, and the highest standard for appointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty and for all employees of the College.
• Review departmental and College-wide promotion, tenure and merit policies and procedures.
• Review and supervise promotion and tenure recommendations and processes with department heads and elected College faculty representatives and submit recommendations to the provost.
• Make official statements and greetings on pertinent matters for the College to any public information system, public forum, or official visitors.
• Respond to institutional, state, federal and professional educational directives and requests.
• Prepare College-related agenda items for submission to the Board of Regents.
• Work with the College’s director of development from the A&M Foundation to secure funding for College development activities, including learning communities, faculty fellows, endowed chairs and professorships, and other programs of the College needing philanthropic support.
• Review budgetary procedures and unit budgets and communicate budgetary priorities regularly with College’s stakeholders.
• Develop a budget that ensures appropriate numbers of faculty and staff to support the mission of the CEHD.
• Assess the needs of, secure resources for, and manage availability and use of high-quality space for the College’s missions.

Qualifications & Characteristics

The search committee recognizes that no single candidate will bear all the ideal qualifications, but it seeks candidates with many of the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• An earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree and a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the level of full professor in a College department.
• Evidence of visionary leadership, outstanding communication, and administrative skills to articulate an inspiring vision for the College’s and University’s future.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated administrative capability, including the ability to delegate, prioritize, collaborate, and make transparent decisions.
• A strong commitment to not only the academic and professional success of students but also to their well-being while a student.
• Experience managing higher education operations, including enrollment growth, faculty recruitment and retention, curricular reviews, space negotiations, and accreditation assessments.
• Track record of external financial support and/or obtaining philanthropic financial support through fundraising.
• Demonstrated record of sustained research funding.
• Experience in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other deans and senior administrators to align the College’s activities with the greater interests of Texas A&M University.
• Seasoned financial and budgetary management skills.
• Accessible, approachable, authentic, genuine, supportive, and transparent with all stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate and work in a complex, dynamic environment that includes education and research.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong partnerships with local school districts, community organizations, and regional stakeholders.
• A level of professional credibility and personal charisma that allows them to attract and retain talented faculty and staff, inspire partnerships, and develop the internal and external ecosystem required for the College’s success.
• An unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, practice, and profession-driven applied research and public service.
• Dedication to the mission and core values of Texas A&M University