Director, School of Education

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of the School of Education leads a dynamic team of faculty, staff, and students in pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. Candidates are expected to have a record of scholarly excellence, academic leadership, and strategic vision consistent with leadership at an R1 land-grant University. The Director role is 75% administrative and 25% research & engagement. Administrative responsibilities include: Leadership within and on behalf of the school. Strategic planning. Personnel management. Fiscal management. Facility oversight. Partnership on development/philanthropy efforts in support of the school. Supporting the growth of the School’s extramurally funded research portfolio. Service on the College of Health and Human Sciences cabinet. The research and engagement activities include extramurally funded collaborative or independent research, community engagement, & graduate student & faculty mentoring. The Director supervises all faculty and staff in the School of Education (~40 FTE).

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in education or related field.
• Academic credentials consistent with a faculty appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure at an R1 University.
• Demonstrated record of a strong research record characterized by national/international recognition.
• Demonstrated record of strategic and innovative leadership in leading teaching, research, and engagement efforts.
• Experience with fiscal management at the department/school level or higher.
• Experience with development/philanthropy.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of university or national leadership in education such as: Professional journal editor or editorial board.
• Professional Society leadership.
• Service on or leadership for national grant review panels (federal or foundation sponsors).
• Evidence of leadership in innovative curriculum development.
• Evidence of successful leadership in development/philanthropic partnerships.
• Evidence of innovation in faculty and staff professional development.
• Evidence of excellence in mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Leadership within and on behalf of the school.
• Strategic planning.
• Personnel management.
• Fiscal management.
• Facility oversight.
• Partnership on development/philanthropy efforts in support of the school.
• Supporting the growth of the School’s extramurally funded research portfolio.
• Service on the College of Health and Human Sciences cabinet.
• Extramurally funded collaborative or independent research.
• Community engagement.
• Graduate student & faculty mentoring.
• Supervising all faculty and staff in the School of Education (~40 FTE).

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Collaborative atmosphere
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree