Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean, College of Education. The Dean of the College will provide visionary and strategic leadership to elevate FAU's standing as a premier institution for research, teacher and counselor education, and community engagement.
The College of Education is one of the most diverse in Florida’s State University System. The College prepares educators and educational professionals to serve six public school districts, among which are two of the largest and most demographically diverse districts in the nation. The College consists of five departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counselor Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, and Special Education, which are taught across three campuses in Boca, Jupiter, and Davie.
The complexity and dynamism of the College of Education combined with this unique moment in FAU's history provides an opportunity for the incoming Dean to grow the research infrastructure for a burgeoning contemporary R1 institution, establish meaningful and beneficial internal and external partnerships, identify opportunities to diversify and grow revenue streams, develop a shared vision and strategic plan, and foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace and culture.
The College seeks in its next Dean an accomplished scholar and researcher, committed teacher, talented administrator, and strategic thinker. The new Dean will provide visionary leadership that builds on the College's strengths while working collaboratively with College, University, and community leaders to craft a continued collective and strategic vision that further elevates their impact and reach. The successful Dean candidate will have earned a doctorate and present a distinguished record of accomplishments, commensurate with the rank of full professor.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which is available .
WittKieffer is assisting Florida Atlantic University's in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Monday, November 25, 2024. Application materials should be submitted using
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Lucy Leske, Alejandra Gillette-Teran, and Luis Bertot
Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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