Job Opening: Dean of Education and Human Studies, Champlain College
Champlain College, a fast-paced, cutting-edge teaching institution that strives to be a national leader in educating today’s students to become skilled practitioners, effective professionals, and global citizens, seeks an accomplished, innovative leader to serve as its next Dean of the Division of Education and Human Studies (EHS). This is an exceptional opportunity to shape and strengthen EHS and contribute to Champlain’s impressive upward trajectory. Reporting to the Provost, the new Dean will be the strategic and administrative head of the Division working in close collaboration with highly engaged faculty, and the deans of the four other academic divisions.
EHS’s notably diverse array of undergraduate programs includes Education (Early Childhood and Elementary, Middle School, and Secondary), Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Environmental Policy, as well as online master’s programs in Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Early Childhood Education, and Law. The division has 15 full-time faculty and enrolls over 300 students. The Dean will be responsible for academic administration, financial management, and program development, and will play a critical role in mentoring several new EHS faculty members. S/he will focus on fostering academic excellence and ensuring that programs remain current and attractive in order to grow enrollment in an increasingly competitive environment. The Dean will serve as a member of the faculty, teaching on a limited basis in his/her area of expertise, sit on the Academic Affairs Team, and represent the Division on various College committees.
The successful candidate will bring a strong academic background coupled with proven excellence in both academic administration and teaching at the college/university department level or higher, including demonstrated experience in faculty development, program creation and growth, and budget stewardship. Practical experience that informs academics in a field relevant to the division is critical. Experience working with accrediting bodies and external organizations, and a track record of fostering interdisciplinary activity and innovative programming is highly desired. The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to the needs of students and other constituents, and a commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and intercultural understanding are essential. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree and higher education teaching and administrative experience in a relevant discipline.
Please direct inquiries, nominations, and applications, including CV with cover letter, in confidence and via email to:
Sarah Herman, Managing Associate
Matthew Tzuker, Senior Associate
ISAACSON, MILLER
263 Summer Street, 7th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
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