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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dean, School of Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations for the appointment of Dean of the School of Education.
Established in 1789, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the nation. Today, UNC-CH enrolls over 18,000 undergraduate and over 11,000 professional and graduate students. The University offers 77 bachelor's degree programs, 111 master's degree programs, 65 doctoral degree programs, and 7 professional degree programs.
The School of Education offers a full range of degree programs, ranging from undergraduate to doctorate; forward-thinking certificate and licensure programs;and in-person, online, and HyFlex offerings. The School's 15 degree and degree specialization programs - across four areas: Applied Developmental Science and Special Education; Culture, Curriculum, and Teacher Education; Educational Policy and Organizational Leadership; and Learning, Development, and Psychological Sciences - serve approximately 900 students.
The School's 50 full-time faculty members generate basic and applied knowledge across a number of fields, including human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, educational policy and leadership, and more. In collaboration with educators and school districts, the School's faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students work to solve education's most pressing and persistent challenges. In 2024, faculty research expenditures totaled more than $25 million with active grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and private foundations.
The Position
Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Dean is the School's Chief Academic Officer and will provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the School. The Dean is responsible for advancing the academic mission and vision of the School, and for promoting the strength and vitality of the School's educational and scholarly mission. This includes the recruitment and retention of creative and distinguished faculty and the development of resources to support their teaching, research, and scholarly activities. The Dean is also responsible for leading the recruitment and retention efforts for attracting high caliber undergraduate and graduate students, providing them with superior academic and professional experience. The Dean leads all administrative efforts of the School including development of the School's budget, academic policy development, curriculum development, facilities management, etc. The Dean will enhance the financial stability and growth of the School, steward its economic resources, and implement effective development activities, while also providing leadership and guidance in fiscal and personnel matters to the School's department center program administrative managers and program staff. The Dean also promotes the School's efforts to further the University's strategic objectives, serves as a representative to external constituents, and enhances the School's engagement with local, state, national and international communities.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
A reputation for creative scholarship and a demonstrable record of fostering excellence in research, teaching, and service. Demonstrated administrative experience, a high standard of professional integrity, and strong team-building skills. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement consistent with appointment at the rank of full professor.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to think strategically and build effective institutional partnerships. Ability to articulate effectively the School's vision and mission to the students, faculty, alumni, practitioners, external funding agencies, and other decision-making bodies.
Applications and Nominations
Priority consideration will be given to materials received by January 31, 2025. Applications should include a 1) current CV and 2) a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described above.
Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:
Mr. Martin M. Baker
Dr. Pelema Ellis
Buffkin / Baker
uncsoedean@buffkinbaker.com
Equal Opportunity Statement from UNC HR
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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Dean, School of Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations for the appointment of Dean of the School of Education.
Established in 1789, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the nation. Today, UNC-CH enrolls over 18,000 undergraduate and over 11,000 professional and graduate students. The University offers 77 bachelor's degree programs, 111 master's degree programs, 65 doctoral degree programs, and 7 professional degree programs.
The School of Education offers a full range of degree programs, ranging from undergraduate to doctorate; forward-thinking certificate and licensure programs;and in-person, online, and HyFlex offerings. The School's 15 degree and degree specialization programs - across four areas: Applied Developmental Science and Special Education; Culture, Curriculum, and Teacher Education; Educational Policy and Organizational Leadership; and Learning, Development, and Psychological Sciences - serve approximately 900 students.
The School's 50 full-time faculty members generate basic and applied knowledge across a number of fields, including human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, educational policy and leadership, and more. In collaboration with educators and school districts, the School's faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students work to solve education's most pressing and persistent challenges. In 2024, faculty research expenditures totaled more than $25 million with active grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and private foundations.
The Position
Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Dean is the School's Chief Academic Officer and will provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the School. The Dean is responsible for advancing the academic mission and vision of the School, and for promoting the strength and vitality of the School's educational and scholarly mission. This includes the recruitment and retention of creative and distinguished faculty and the development of resources to support their teaching, research, and scholarly activities. The Dean is also responsible for leading the recruitment and retention efforts for attracting high caliber undergraduate and graduate students, providing them with superior academic and professional experience. The Dean leads all administrative efforts of the School including development of the School's budget, academic policy development, curriculum development, facilities management, etc. The Dean will enhance the financial stability and growth of the School, steward its economic resources, and implement effective development activities, while also providing leadership and guidance in fiscal and personnel matters to the School's department center program administrative managers and program staff. The Dean also promotes the School's efforts to further the University's strategic objectives, serves as a representative to external constituents, and enhances the School's engagement with local, state, national and international communities.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
A reputation for creative scholarship and a demonstrable record of fostering excellence in research, teaching, and service. Demonstrated administrative experience, a high standard of professional integrity, and strong team-building skills. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement consistent with appointment at the rank of full professor.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to think strategically and build effective institutional partnerships. Ability to articulate effectively the School's vision and mission to the students, faculty, alumni, practitioners, external funding agencies, and other decision-making bodies.
Applications and Nominations
Priority consideration will be given to materials received by January 31, 2025. Applications should include a 1) current CV and 2) a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described above.
Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:
Mr. Martin M. Baker
Dr. Pelema Ellis
Buffkin / Baker
uncsoedean@buffkinbaker.com
Equal Opportunity Statement from UNC HR
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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