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Associate Dean
About the Position:Woodring College of Education, Western Washington University, seeks a collaborative, dynamic, and visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean. Woodring College is the foundational college on the Western Washington University campus and is NCATE accredited. It prepares some of the highest numbers of teachers and has the only undergraduate program in Human Services in the state of Washington. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean and works directly with all under-graduate and graduate programs. College programs prepare education, human service, and rehabilitation counseling professionals. The position is a twelve-month administrative assignment, with tenure granted in one of the academic departments within the college.
The Woodring College of Educationvision statementidentifies the college as dedicated to fostering community relationships and a culture of learning that advances knowledge, embraces diversity, and promotes social welcome applications from diverse applicants.
Faculty at Western Washington University enjoy a balance of teaching, scholarship, and service in a university that is nationally ranked as one of the top among regional universities in the nation. With approximately 15,000 students, WWU is located in beautiful Bellingham, close to both the Cascade range and the Pacific coast; it is midway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. Western Washington University was rated one of the best places to work in 2011.
About the Department:Woodring College of Education
Position Responsibilities:
* Coordinate the curriculum approval and scheduling processes
* Assist the dean with private sector fundraising and foundation activities
* Engage in special projects, grant writing, and College initiatives as assigned by the dean
* Analyze college-wide data and provide summary reports
* Assist the dean with the completion of annual reports for state and national organizations
* Assist with college diversity initiatives
* Oversee publicity and communications with external agencies
* Interact with local school district leadership and state government agencies
* Coordinate faculty, staff, and student awards/scholarships/professional development
* Maintain all Woodring College of Education policy and governance documents and revise documents as needed to incorporate new and revised policies and procedures
* Coordinate common efforts of the departments
* Represent the Dean's Office on a variety of college and university committees
* Coordinate day-to-day college operations such as computer/technology purchases
Required Qualifications:
* Earned doctorate
* Successful university teaching experience
* Teaching, service and scholarly activity commensurate with general tenure requirements of the college and university
* Experience as an effective administrator at the department chair level or above
* Demonstrated commitment to and leadership in working with diverse students, staff, and constituents
* Successful work experience in P-12 schools and/or community based organizations with children, youth or adults
* Effective communication and collaboration skills in a complex organization and network of programs
* Exemplary writing skills
* Strong record of scholarship
* Strength in one of the following areas within the college and demonstrated knowledge of the remaining areas: teacher education, school administration, human services and rehabilitation counseling, adult education
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in private donor funding
* More than one language or significant experience with more than one culture
* Experience working with children, youth and/or adults in schools and/or a community setting
* Curriculum and data analysis skills
Academic Emphasis:N/A
Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Bargaining Union:Not applicable
Application Instructions and Requested Documents:
Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to fully utilize our online application system.
A complete application file must include (materials may be attached to as noted on the EASE application):
* A cover letter that includes a personal statement of educational philosophy, administrative style, and references position qualifications stated above
* Vita
* A list of five professional references with phone numbers and email addresses
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness
* An example of a scholarly paper (published)
* Three letters of reference sent directly to the address below:
Dr. Sheila Fox and Dr. Michael Henniger, Search Co-Chairs
516 High Street
Woodring College of Education, MS 9088
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9090
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Other Information:Visitor websites: />Job Posted:11/1/2011
Closing Date Notes:Application review begins January 2, 2012; position is open until filled
Recruitment #:110745
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call .
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