Academic Dean - College of Education

39849BR

EDUC Administration General

Position Description

The Dean of Education in the College of Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin in Summer/Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Dean of the College of Education, providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the College of Education.

Among other duties, the Dean will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit's budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean will also serve as a departmental faculty member with the following expectations related to teaching and research. The Dean reports to the Provost and works closely with the President and other senior officers to implement the University Strategic Plan. Specific responsibilities of the Dean include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing the college's strategic plan
• Advising the Office of the Provost on teacher certification requirements for the State of Texas
• Managing national and regional accreditation processes
• Providing leadership and innovation in teaching, research, and service - including fostering relationships with the community and with state and national educational agencies
• Effectively representing the College in the broader university community, alumni relations, fund raising, and in state, federal, and private sector academic and research issues
• Managing graduate and undergraduate enrollment
• Effectively managing the college's human, financial, and physical resources
• Leading the College in a manner that supports the University's R1 status, while articulating in a supportive way the expectations this development brings for faculty and their scholarship
• Being an advocate for every academic program in the college

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

The College of Education, with over 2,000 students, offers a nationally recognized undergraduate teacher preparation program and 21 graduate degrees that prepare students for professional or academic positions in education. The College places a focus on strategic outreach and engaged scholarship and collaborates with local, regional, state, national, and global partners to address complex problems facing individuals and communities. In recognition of its extraordinary community outreach efforts, the college received a 2018 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

The College of Education is further distinguished by several notable accomplishments and recognitions. It is home to one of Texas Tech's highest award holders, the Horn Professorship, and boasts prestigious positions such as the Helen Devitt Jones Chair in Education and the Helen Devitt Jones Professorship in Professional Education. Additionally, the College is proud to house the Jere Lynn Burkhart Chair in Autism, a testament to its leadership in specialized fields. The institution is one of only 16 universities in the nation to offer an Orientation and Mobility Program, further highlighting its commitment to accessible education. The College also holds the distinction of having the largest children's literature collection in the Southwest, with 6,000 volumes, including a complete Caldecott collection.

The College's educator preparation programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency as well as the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Special Education Orientation and Mobility Program is accredited by the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired and the Counselor Education Program is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).

About the Department/School/Area

College of Education oversees four departments:

Curriculum and Instruction

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education
• Language Diversity and Literacy Studies
• Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education

• Counselor Education
• Higher Education
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Psychology

• Multidisciplinary Studies

• Teacher Certification

• The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research
• The Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities
• The Center for Advocacy in Teacher for Youth and Schools with Technology (CATALYST)
• The Center for Innovative Research in Change, Leadership, and Education (CIRCLE)
• The University-School Partnership for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) National Center
• The Center for Innovation in E-Learning (CIEL).

Major/Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversight of all academic programs.
• Oversight of student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Oversight of all aspects of College governance.
• Hiring faculty and staff, management of personnel, and oversight of all review processes.
• Management of the college budget.
• Oversight of strategic planning and implementation.
• Directing external relations, including developing community relationships and ties with alumni.
• Leading fundraising activities.
• Implementation of all University and state procedures and policies.
• Representing the College to University senior administration.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education or closely related discipline.
• A record of experience and scholarly accomplishments that merit an appointment as a tenured full professor at TTU in one of the College's departments.
• Background or experience to represent various fields of study in the College and its mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic planning and a shared vision through open dialogue and transparency
• Experience with shared governance and seeking input from the College's faculty and staff in academic and resources decisions
• Demonstrated experience in successful enrollment management and growth
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate and promote the mission of the College to internal and external constituents
• Substantial administrative experience in fiscal and personnel management in higher education
• Previous successful fundraising record and a willingness to engage in development activities
• Experience in obtaining and administering local, regional, state or federal grants
• A demonstrated entrepreneurial and innovative record of supporting academic and research initiatives
• Evidence of supporting in-person, blended, distance and online learning environments
• A demonstrated record of supporting faculty and staff in their professional careers
• Experience building partnerships with campus, state, federal, and private entities and the educational community
• Proven record of advocacy for community economic development programs, community outreach or engaged scholarship

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application materials should include a letter of interest addressing how the candidate's experience matches the position description, required and preferred qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, and a list of five references. An official application should be submitted to Texas Tech University via this job posting.

Nominations and inquiries of interest may be sent in confidence to the College's executive recruitment consultant:

Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner
Chelsie Whitelock, Associate Partner
Buffkin/Baker
ttucoe@buffkinbaker.com
The deadline to submit applications is February 23rd, 2025.
For full prospectus visit https://buffkinbaker.com/career-portal/ or https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/buffkinbaker/job/wtaoqc81q7uz7uzyjkxqua78oc

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential to the extent allowed under Texas law. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Executive Administration

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

02/23/2025