Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Wayne State College The deadline for priority consideration is September 23, 2024. Join Wayne State College as the next Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and lead in shaping a transformative future for education and behavioral sciences at WSC. The Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences position is a 12-month administrative position that encompasses both leadership and administrative managerial roles. This role assumes primary responsibility and oversight of personnel, activities, budgets, and facilities in the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, which includes the departments of Educational Foundations and Leadership, Counseling and Psychology and Sociology. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the successful candidate will boast a record of scholarship and research, a keen understanding of P-12/post-secondary education, and a successful entrepreneurial management style allied with a forward-thinking contemporary institution of higher education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership and direction for the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Assume primary responsibility for functions related to academic accreditation and communication with external agencies. Oversee the development and implementation of academic programs and curricula. Champion graduate programs, with attention to new student recruitment, student support, and graduate student completion. Foster a culture of research, scholarship and creative activity among faculty and students. Promote student success and retention through effective advising, mentoring and support services. Manage the School’s budget and resources effectively, including enrollment management and full-time faculty, part-time faculty and staff. Advocate for the School within the college and the broader community. Represent the school in administrative and academic matters including recommendations to Dean’s Council, Academic Council, President’s Staff, and student services regarding programming, student engagement and success, and program needs. Manage appropriate technology, pedagogy, modes of delivery, and student learning paths to advance degree completion and retention. Lead and inspire school faculty and staff in employment recommendations, evaluations, and professional development. Manage student, staff, and faculty relation issues within the school and address and/or resolve conflicts in a productive and fair manner. Participate in and/or lead other tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Earned doctorate and/or administrative leadership experience in education, behavioral sciences, or a related field. Experience with specialized accreditation and facilitation of program assessment. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to foster strategic partnerships with regional stakeholders. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship or creative activities, and service in higher education. Experience with Education and Behavioral Sciences accreditation (CAEP, CACREP) and delivery of online/distance education programs preferred. About the Institution Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning have yielded 28% growth in enrollment during the past six years, soaring to more than 4,500 students. Increased opportunities at Wayne State have not come with a higher price tag for students. Our commitment to affordability and student success is evident, with average indebtedness for graduates decreasing each year for the past four years, from $23,599 to $18,088, while the percentage of students graduating with zero debt has grown to 35% from 31% during the same period. The College’s momentum is sustained by a data-driven blueprint that aims to inspire students, strengthen communities, and serve our region. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. Our physical campus is beautiful and well-positioned to meet our needs. Careful planning and stewardship have resulted in the renovation of Benthack Hall as the site for the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. This fully renovated facility provides students with an engaging learning environment focused on teacher education and counseling. Additionally, the campus is completing construction of a new residence hall and a $26M Athletic Facility. Other recent projects include a new Center for Applied Technology, several completely renovated residence halls, Performing Arts Center, and an inviting Campus Commons area at the center of a 128-acre campus that speaks directly to visitors about the pride we have in our history and traditions. Wayne State started its life as a Normal School in 1891, became a state school in 1910, and was renamed Wayne State College by the Nebraska legislature in 1963. We have become a leading comprehensive college in Northeast Nebraska, boasting a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with 15 academic departments within four academic schools and more than 130 career pathways. Wayne State students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends hold this institution in high regard for a reason. The College was borne out of the hard work, tenacity, and grit of early leaders and has been sustained and advanced by the same spirit throughout its history. We invite prospective students and employees to join us on our mission. Learn more at www.wsc.edu. Living in the Area Located in scenic northeast Nebraska, Wayne offers the vibrancy of a small college town combined with an outdoor lover’s dream with rolling hills and prairies. The area is rich with hiking and mountain bike trails as well as beautiful State Parks and the Lewis & Clark recreation center. In addition, Wayne enjoys a cost of living 16.2% lower than the national average. The public schools in Wayne are consistently rated above average. Additionally, Wayne residents enjoy low crime rates and lower than the national average housing prices. Wayne is southwest of Sioux City, Iowa; northwest of Omaha, Nebraska; and north of Lincoln, Nebraska. Wayne is less than 2 hours from Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city offering every recreational and cultural amenity including restaurants, shopping, museums, zoos, aquariums, and theatre. The Old Market and its cobblestone streets are lined with galleries, shops, breweries, and restaurants. To Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, preferably less than 2 pages, and curriculum vitae. Review of candidates will begin on September 23, 2024 and continue until an appointment has been made. Anticipated start date is January 2, 2025. Institution’s EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. #J-18808-Ljbffr