SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Professional)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Dean - Education
Budget Title: Dean (Education)
Local Title: Dean of the School of Education
Posting Date: February 8, 2024
Classification: M/C
Duties: The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, a selective and highly regarded, public, four-year university of more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Education. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic officer of the School of Education, responsible for the vision, strategic leadership, and operational management of the academic programs and personnel for the School. New Paltz is located in the scenic Hudson Valley, about 75 miles from metropolitan New York City and from the state capital of Albany. The new Dean is to assume office in July 2024.
SUNY New Paltz seeks a Dean who is committed to the School of Education and the institution’s distinctive mission and values, and seeks to champion and elevate its innovative, diverse, and pragmatic character. The School of Education enrolls more than 500 undergraduate and more than 450 graduate students in baccalaureate degree-granting programs in Early Childhood/Childhood and Adolescence Education; master’s degrees in Childhood and Adolescence Education, Literacy, Special Education, TESOL, and Social Justice Education; as well as Certificates of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership. The next Dean will have the opportunity to leverage momentum from the School and the institution’s recent successes and must possess a record of superb leadership and the management skills necessary to build on the School of Education’s record of growth.
Contact Information: For more information on the role including a downloadable full prospectus, please click here: https://academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/17989/?search=17989
Please do not apply here on our website please email the following to submit your materials: NewPaltzDeanSOE@academicsearch.org
Maya Ranchod Kirkhope of Academic Search is assisting with this national search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries may be sent in confidence to NewPaltzDeanSOE@academicsearch.org. Although application materials will be accepted until the time that a new Dean is selected, candidates should submit materials by March 6, 2024, for the most favorable consideration.
Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 3/6/24
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery-compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.
Web Site: https://academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/17989/?search=17989
