Dean, College of Education

Job Title
Dean, College of Education


Requisition Number
FE04265


Working Title
Dean


Department Name
89000:Provost


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

The dean will possess a distinguished record of scholarship appropriate for an academic appointment at the rank of professor with tenure in one of the academic departments within the College of Education.



Required Related Experience

The dean will have at least five years of significant academic administration experience in higher education at the level of department chair, department head, associate dean or equivalent role.



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Administering the educational, research and service work of the college and its efficient conduct and management in all matters not specifically charged in the university’s Governing Regulations.

• Leading in the delivery of curriculum of the college and the quality of the instruction given therein.

• Enforcing and utilizing the university’s Governing Regulations, Administrative Regulations and the bylaws of the College of Education.

• Fostering an environment of shared governance by building relations with all campus communities while shepherding a culture of collaboration.

• Emphasizing wellness and well-being for all faculty, staffand students.

• Ensuring one community for all faculty, staff and students that is welcoming of all identities and perspectives.

• Serving as an ex officiomember of all college committees defined in the bylaws of the College of Education.

• Supervising direct reports, including the academic department chairs, associate deans, assistant deans, research center directors and key administrative staff of the college.

• Renewing appointments and recruiting as needed appropriate academic department chairs, associate deans and research center directors as necessary to fulfill specific administrative responsibilities and to advance the college’s academic goals.

• Ensuring responsibility for the assignment of duties to all personnel and for the services provided by the faculty of the college, individually and wholly.

• Leading the development and implementation of a strategy that will position the college as among the highest rated in the country for extramurally funded research, in conjunction with the vice president for research.

• Making recommendations on appointments, reappointments, terminal appointments, decisions not to reappoint, post-retirement appointments, promotions, granting of tenure, salaries and salary changes for members of the college or for ultimate action thereon when such authority has been delegated by the president or provost.

• Managing the college budget and positioning it for success under the university’s financial allocation models that incentivize institutional priorities such as enrollment, credit hour production and student graduation, among other factors.

• Leading a comprehensive philanthropic and development strategy for the college and ensuring that it is coordinated fully with UK Philanthropy.

• Overseeing the annual performance evaluations of all faculty. This includes conducting the evaluations of all direct reports and reviewing and approving the performance evaluations of faculty submitted by the department chairs.

• Conducting periodic reviews of academic units relative to their missions, administration and finances and making recommendations for improving their performance as outlined in the Administrative Regulations.

• Serving as a chief administrative officer for the college who reports to the provost as noted in Governing Regulation VII. The dean will be expected to meet regularly with the provost for both individual meetings and as part of regular meetings with the other deans.

• Ensuring the integrity and compliance of all College of Education policies that relate to student selection and admission, their subsequent education programs and the promotion and effectiveness of student support services and programs.

• Assuming responsibility for the appropriate allocation of research and administrative space assigned to the College of Education, for periodic review of space utilization and for establishing and implementing guidelines for retention or reallocation of space based on faculty productivity.

• Providing leadership for alumni engagement.

• Partnering, participating in planning and developing public relations and marketing activities with the university’s central units to support and align with the institution’s mission and strategic plan.

• Assuming such other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the provost.
  
  

Parker Executive Search (PES) is assisting the University of Kentucky in this search. To be considered, you must complete the UK application and contact PES through:

Porsha L. Williams, Vice President | pwilliams@parkersearch.com
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal | janderson@parkersearch.com

Parker Executive Search | bsauls@parkersearch.com
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875 Atlanta, GA 30328
770‐804‐1996 ext. 111


Review of applications will continue until the position is filled with priority given to those applications submitted by November 30, 2024.

All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Views the dean position as an opportunity to serve and inspire all College of Education stakeholders.

• Advocates for and champions the college to advance the vision, hopes, desires and needs of the staff, students, faculty and the communities in which they work, live and serve.

• Nurtures the professional growth and success of College of Education leadership, faculty, staff and students.

• Possesses an energetic, well-grounded and success-oriented personality driven by a desire to help others.

• Shows initiative and self-discipline, with the confidence and charisma to lead, encourage and empower others.

• Promotes equity and consensus-building through shared decision-making practices.

• Is a team leader who seeks collective wisdom and input from all college stakeholders.

• Well-versed in education-related issues at the local, association, state and national levels.

• Is flexible and can facilitate multiple competing priorities and divergent viewpoints.

• Can execute complex decisions that align with university policies based on the university culture of shared governance.

• Models a strong moral compass with unquestionable integrity and high professional standards.

• Possesses effective social skills.

• Prioritizes the mental well-being of all college stakeholders via accessibility, transparency and setting and respecting boundaries.

• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences

• Values a community made up of people from many different backgrounds and perspectives and actively looks for opportunities to engage with and elevate underserved community members.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, entrepreneurial, marketing-minded, creative and collaborative leader with a deep appreciation for the scholarly and practical importance of the disciplines and professions within the College of Education. The dean will be committed to developing and promoting innovation in learning across the lifespan. The dean will recruit, retain and lead a strong community of students made up of different backgrounds and perspectives as well as faculty and staff to achieve this goal. The dean will use innovative, field-tested strategies to prioritize existing interpersonal and professional relationships within the college and cultivate these beyond the college. The dean will lead efforts to enhance the college’s national and international visibility and reputation.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

• A successful academic administrative leadership record that demonstrates compelling evidence of their capacity to manage the college.

• An ability to develop and fulfill the college’s land-grant mission through building a shared collaborative vision.

• A strong record of research including a portfolio of extramural funded research and scholarship with national and international stature and ability to cultivate and extend the college’s research agenda.

• A demonstrated commitment to advancing the quality of undergraduate and graduate education.

• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence through research, instruction, advising and service to the institution and field.

• Possess an innovative, open-minded and transformational set of ideas and leadership skills to enhance the college profile amongst the changing landscape in the field of education.

• Experience cultivating and successfully garnering support from individual donors, foundations, and corporations.

• Ability to develop collaborations and foster external partnerships with P-12 schools, local communities, state legislatures and other constituency groups.

• A strong advocate in a challenging, public fiscal environment to secure resources necessary for the growth and improvement of the college.

• Experience with development and utilization of online and distance learning programs.

• Commitment to ensuring effective student recruitment and successful activities to stimulate the college’s enrollment growth.

• Experience in leading and organizing school-wide accreditation activities.

• Experience in leading a diverse set of academic units in education and kinesiology.

• Ability to strategically manage the college’s fiscal resources in a transparent manner.

• An understanding of and clear commitment to building a community of belonging at all levels.

• A commitment to working with staff and faculty to attract and retain promising early career and experienced individuals.

• An effective communicator with a commitment to transparency, collaboration and shared decision-making.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

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