Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Associate Dean, Feinstein School of Education and Human Development. This is a full-time, calendar year, continuing position.

 The Associate Dean, reporting to and working closely with the Dean, will work to advance the FSEHD mission, vision, and core values with a focus on quality and status of the school’s academic programs. In this capacity, the Associate Dean leads processes and procedures to support admissions, accreditation, and student success for educator preparation and community programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Associate Dean provides leadership for program development, budgeting and innovative educator certification pathways. A key role is monitoring data trends in admission, progression, and completion to ensure robust enrollment and student-centered success. The Associate Dean also provides essential oversight in curriculum proposals, faculty load, and ensuring that course scheduling aligns with collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies.

The Associate Dean works collaboratively with members of the Dean’s Cabinet, including the Office of Partnerships and Placements, the Director of Assessment and Accreditation, and the Graduate Studies Director, to advance the FSEHD mission and strategic priorities. The Associate Dean also assists the Dean with operational and administrative matters and supports administrative staff on academic issues and represents the Dean in their absence.

Required qualifications:  

• Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with accreditation and or program approval standards and processes.
• Qualifications consistent with appointment as a tenured associate or full professor.

Preferred qualifications:                                                                       

• Academic leadership experience in higher education. 
• Successful teaching as a faculty member in a college or university school of education. 
• Previous experience in PK-12 schools.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Proposed starting salary: $130,000-$150,000

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/.  Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Doctorate Required
• Work Experience: 4 - 6 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

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