Auburn University at Montgomery Hiring for Dean of the College of Education at Montgomery, AL Full Time

Vacancy Number: F-00328

Position Title: Dean of the College of Education

Classification Title:
Department: College of Education Administration

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.

“Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree

awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Job Open Date: 10/24/2022

Job Close Date:
Quick Link https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/5782

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Faculty Specific

School: College of Education

Contract Type: Twelve (12) Months

Tenure Track: Yes

Salary Band:Special Instructions to Applicant:
Auburn University at Montgomery seeks a Dean of the College of Education who possesses a collaborative and transparent leadership style, solid administrative skills, and experience in accreditation (national and state), assessment, fundraising, and grant writing. The position requires a candidate with a terminal degree in an area offered by the College, successful higher education administrative experience as a department chair or similar, and evidence of teaching, research, and service sufficient for a faculty appointment at the rank of full professor. The ideal candidate should also have experience in recruitment and retention of quality students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a record of inclusive and equitable practices that demonstrate acceptance of diversity and social justice, and evidence of leadership, support, and mentoring for all assessment and accreditation activities within the College. Given the evolving landscape of education, we value a candidate with an innovative mindset who will position the college well in maintaining its competitiveness.

To receive full consideration, applicants must complete the online application at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/5782 and submit a curriculum vita, letter of interest, diversity statement, and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of five references to https://www.jobs.aum.edu. The committee encourages further documentation (such as a grant application or retention policy) that supports the candidacy. The search committee will begin to screen applications immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2022. It is expected that the new Dean will begin duties on, or about, June 1, 2023.

For additional information regarding the search process, please contact Dr. Ross Dickens ([email protected]; 334-244-3476).

While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

AUM is committed to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

About the University/College

Located in the capital of Alabama, Auburn University at Montgomery, a public institution founded in 1967 and individually accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), is just minutes from Montgomery, Alabama’s historic downtown and close to other major metropolitan areas. Auburn University at Montgomery boasts a 500-acre campus that houses approximately 5,000 students and offers a blend of challenging academics, research/grant opportunities, and service options. Members of the faculty take a strong interest in mentoring students.

The College of Education, consisting of three departments (Counselor, Leadership, and Special Education; Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology; and Kinesiology), is ranked among the top colleges in Alabama and the region. (https://www.aum.edu/collegeofeducation/) It consistently graduates students highly recruited as classroom teachers, school administrators, and school counselors throughout the state, region, and nation. The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), with all programs individually accredited by their appropriate national or state organizations.

To learn more about AUM and the College of Education, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the Auburn University at Montgomery website at https://www.aum.edu/.

AUM is committed to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

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Curriculum Vitae

Professional Reference Sheet

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