Job Description

Dean/College of Education

Requisition Number: E00037P
Position Category: Executive
Hours Per Week:
Months Per Year: 12
Alternate Work Schedule:
Pay Grade:
Salary:
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Weber State University ( WSU ) is an exceptional comprehensive university providing associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees to meet the needs of the region. WSU graduates are broadly educated, capable and prepared for meaningful careers, graduate and professional schools, and civic engagement. The hallmark of the university is excellent teaching with small classes designed for extraordinary interactions between faculty and students. WSU offers over 230 separate degrees/programs — the largest and most expansive undergraduate program in the state of Utah.

Our student body of more than 32,700 students draws predominantly from Utah, but also from all 50 states and 35 foreign countries. WSU takes pride in its student-centered learning environment and believes that quality education is founded upon close associations between faculty and students from a wide range of communities. WSU is distinguished by outstanding academic programs that recruit motivated students to work with faculty to create and share knowledge.

The Moyes College of Education is dedicated to developing and maintaining healthy, responsible individuals, families, and schools in a global and diverse society. This commitment is fulfilled through the preparation and support of practitioners and educators, service to the campus and community, and the discovery and advancement of knowledge.

In addition to supporting the MCOE’s academic mission, the Dean will lead enrollment and retention efforts of the college. As a member of the university leadership team, the Dean will work collaboratively with the Office of Academic Affairs and other academic colleges. The Dean will also be expected to work closely with the Office of Advancement in fundraising efforts and will play a key role in relationship development with alumni and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

Weber State University seeks a Dean who minimally has:

• A Ph.D./Ed.D. related to one of the college’s major disciplines (see: COE /) from an accredited institution,
• Been awarded tenure and holds rank as a full professor, and
• 3 years of academic administration experience including budget and personnel management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additionally, WSU prefers a Dean who has:

• Commitment to high-quality, innovative teaching to support traditional classroom, online, hybrid, and evening teaching modalities in general education, undergraduate, and graduate courses at various satellite campus centers and sites,
• Demonstrated academic leadership with organizational management skills, professional stability, and respect for policies,
• Vision and planning ability including a strong desire to support the university-wide collaborative focus on student recruitment, retention, and timely graduation,
• Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Skills to advance excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service including community engagement,
• Experience with and commitment to leading successful donor cultivation and development efforts,
• The ability to foster a supportive and globally sensitive environment where all faculty, staff, and students are successful,
• Demonstrated experience in acquiring and allocating resources, including faculty and staff positions, managing large complex budgets and overseeing multiple facilities, and
• Demonstrated support for forward-thinking educational skills including passion, curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, and persistence.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 10/16/2024
Review Date: 11/15/2024
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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