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Department/Program Overview:
The School of Education is one of eight
schools/colleges at North Carolina A&T State
University. The School of Education is a
learning centered organization that, through its
three departments, prepares a variety of
educators and human services professionals and
supports their continuing professional
development. Building on our historically Black
university (HBCU) legacy of exemplary teaching
and scholarship, as well as effective public
service, we offer degrees at the baccalaureate
and master’s levels. Our graduates are
catalysts for learning and leading in diverse
contexts who engage in collaborative practice
with key stakeholders from local to global
communities. The Department of Curriculum and
Instruction (CUIN), the Department of Human
Performance and Leisure Studies (HPLS), and the
Department of Human Development and Services (HDSV)
have 14 programs. All of our teacher education
programs are accredited by the National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
and approved by the NC Department of Public
Instruction. Also, our counseling programs are
accredited by the Council for the Accreditation
of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
For additional information, please visit
homepages of the School and University at
http://www.ag.ncat.edu and
http://www.ncat.edu, respectively.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Dean serves as the chief assistant
to the Dean. He or she is expected to provide
visionary leadership and strategic management to
foster excellence in the operations,
productivity, and continued improvement of
functions associated with achievement of the
mission of the School of Education. Leadership
and management responsibilities include the
following: engagement in strategic planning;
assessment of academic policy and planning
activities; coordination of faculty recruitment
and retention activities; development and
implementation of research priorities in
consultation with the Dean and departmental
chairpersons; development of sustainable
partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders; advancement of alumni relations.
The Associate Dean must demonstrate the ability
to work cooperatively and positively with
students, faculty, staff, other university
administrators, external stakeholders, and
alumni with varied backgrounds, experiences, and
disciplines. In addition, the successful
candidate would be expected to build sustainable
alliances with business, government,
foundations, and cultural entities that lead to
increased resources for the University and
enhancing its collaborative and partnership
efforts.
Qualifications:
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An earned doctorate in education or related field from an
accredited institution
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at least five years of exceptional leadership and management
experience
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a distinguished record of scholarly accomplishments in a
collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
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demonstrated successful administrative experience in a
research intensive university
·
a record of success at a level that is tenurable at the
associate or full professor level in one of the
three SOE departments
·
successful experience developing and managing blended funding
streams and entrepreneurial funding sources
·
demonstrated successful experience in working with
governmental and legislative leadership in the
development of funding proposals
·
a proven record of accomplishments as an educational leader,
scholar, and administrator, including a
successful record of leading people, leading
change, building teams and coalitions, and
building consensus
·
demonstrated excellence in working with boards and
constituency groups
·
demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing
·
demonstrated ability to articulate a clear
vision, motivate others to join
in the vision, and to lead in the
planning and execution of the steps required to
achieve the vision.
Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants should send a completed
Administrative and Faculty
Employment Application,
a current resume, and a letter of interest, a
one page vision statement regarding leadership
in a School of Education at a high research
intensive land grant university, a one-page
statement of the candidate's administrative
philosophy; official undergraduate and graduate
transcripts; and three letters of reference.
Applications will be kept confidential.
Applications/nominations should be sent
electronically to: Mrs. Daphne Seegars at
seegarsd@ncat.edu or by mail:
Mrs. Daphne Seegars
SOE Associate Dean Search Committee
Suite 380 School of Education Building
North Carolina A&T State University
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone: (336) 334-7757, Fax: (336) 334-7132
Application Deadline:
September 30, 2009
Position Available:
November 1, 2009
Salary:
Competitive, negotiable and commensurate
with experience and qualifications.
N.C. A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM
AND CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED
STATES CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED
FOREIGN NATIONALS. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY
BASED ON THE LAW.
A criminal conviction check will be required for
any applicant who is selected as a finalist for
a position. A criminal record does not
necessarily eliminate you from employment with
the University. Each conviction will be reviewed
with respect to the offense, circumstances,
seriousness, and the position for which you
apply.
North Carolina A&T
State University is a land-grant
doctoral/research intensive institution and AA/EEO
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