Director, School of Education

University of New England Career•Biddeford, ME

About The Position

The Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Education and will articulate and implement a vision focused on growth, academic excellence, innovation, sound judgment, and the success of students, faculty, and professional staff. The Director will advance the University’s mission and strengthen the School’s impact on education in Maine and beyond. The School is positioned for continued growth. The Director will sustain the vibrancy of existing programs while identifying and evaluating new opportunities, developing and aligning courses and programs with UNE’s strengths—particularly those in the College of Professional Studies—and further developing signature experiences that distinguish the School of Education from peer institutions. The Director should be open to thoughtfully integrating AI and other emerging technologies to enhance student success and support faculty and professional staff productivity, innovation, and professional growth.

Requirements

Doctorate in Education or a related field.
Record of teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach courses in middle and secondary education.
At least five years of successful K-12 teaching experience.
Prior administrative or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Articulate and implement a vision for the School focused on growth, academic excellence, innovation, sound judgment, and the success of students, faculty, and professional staff.
Supervise and mentor faculty and professional staff within the School.
Lead strategic initiatives related to program development, recruitment, academic advising, retention, and assessment.
Advance the University’s mission and strengthen the School’s impact on education in Maine and beyond.
Promote excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
Advocate for the interests of faculty, professional staff, and students.
Sustain existing programs while identifying and evaluating new opportunities.
Develop and align courses and programs that complement UNE’s existing strengths, particularly those in the College of Professional Studies.
Further develop signature experiences that differentiate the School of Education from peer institutions.
Thoughtfully consider integrating AI and other emerging technologies to enhance student success and support faculty and professional staff productivity, innovation, and professional growth.