Associate Dean Of Education

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Job Description

The School of Education (SoE) at Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of Education. The Associate Dean will provide guidance and oversight of SoE assessment, support curriculum coordination, support part-time and full-time faculty development, lead student success and retention, student recruitment and outreach and work closely with the SoE Dean to implement a bold vision and mission for innovative, research-based practices.

About the School of Education at Nevada State:

Nevada State, especially the School of Education, is an exciting place to work. More than 1000 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are currently pursuing licensure programs in elementary, special, & secondary education, and speech-language pathology. An Ed.S. program in School Psychology will launch in the fall of 2024. Over the past decade, the SoE has made bold steps to address the need for locally preparing more teachers and speech pathologists. The first master's degree on the campus, a MA in Speech-Language Pathology launched four years ago. Teacher Academies have been built in partnership with local high schools. Aligned and enhanced articulation agreements with Nevada's two-year colleges have been forged. Extensive systems to support the success of SoE students have been implemented. In 2021, the School of Education took another bold step in the early childhood education domain. Nevada's first baccalaureate level dual licensure in early childhood/early childhood special education program was launched followed by the opening of an Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). Both the program and the ECEC are housed in the recently opened and award-winning Christenson Education Building.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide oversight for program assessment and facilitate continuous improvement of key programs in the SoE

• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data on the various SoE Programs.

• Support and/or lead accreditation efforts across the SoE.

• Work in collaboration with the Nevada State University Assessment Director to adhere to institution-wide assessment standards.

• Write 10-year review and other documents needed by state accrediting organizations.

• Update SoE bylaws, admissions policies, and other SoE procedures to meet state and national mandates.

• Coordinate SoE listservs and voting and Service processes.

• Facilitate the processes to develop, revise and implement SoE policies and procedures.

Oversee curriculum coordination and development for new and existing SoE programs

• Support the faculty in the creation and development of new SoE programs.

• Develop and submit curriculum proposals for program development.

• Work with the Grants Team to write and submit grant proposals designed to create new and innovative programs.

• Update articulation agreements and foster 2+2 and 3+1 partnerships with community colleges across the State.

Oversee Faculty Development in the SoE including full-time and part-time faculty

• Support the Dean in ensuring that faculty meet guidelines for promotion and tenure as outlined in the SoE Standards of Academe.

• Conduct class observations and complete annual reviews.

• Work in conjunction with the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) to offer Professional Development to faculty.

• Support faculty leads in vetting and interviewing part-time faculty.

• Collaborate with and support administrative faculty in the SoE as needed.

• Devise events to support community development in the SoE.

Coordinate Student Success and Retention Initiatives

• Design new initiatives and support in the development of existing initiatives for student success.

• Foster consistent and ongoing communication with new and current students.

• Coordinate student dispositions and conduct processes and support faculty with student conduct.

• Work with the Director of Partnerships and Field Experiences as needed to refine processes and develop partnership.

• Foster community and student belonging.

Support the SoE Dean in Implementing the SoE Mission and Vision

• Communicate and collaborate with key departments across the campus.

• Represent the SoE on University-wide and State-wide committees and events.

• Support the Dean in the implementation of SoE strategic planning and initiatives.

Marketing and Recruitment

• Work with the Marketing team to design marketing materials.

• Work with the Recruitment team to disseminate marketing and develop recruitment opportunities.

• Represent the SoE for media and promotional campaigns.

• Organize SoE Open House events and other community outreach activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold qualifications that may be equivalent to the rank of Associate or Full Professor upon review by the Nevada State University Promotion and Tenure Committee.

• Doctorate in Education or a related field.

• A distinguished record of productivity in the areas of Teaching, Scholarship and Service in one of the SoE programming areas.

• Must have demonstrated leadership experience as a tenured-faculty member.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor visas for international employees).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of PK-12 teaching experience or in one of the SoE degree areas of Speech Language Pathology or Educational Psychology.

• 3-5 years of higher education leadership experience.

• A track-record of securing and managing grants.

• Collaborative work with PK-12 partners and community organization.

• Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

• Knowledge of the Nevada educational landscape.

• A commitment to social justice and equity.

• Evidence of active Service to the profession, campus and/or community.

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary range for this position is $123,000-$126,000. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;

• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;

• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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