Job Description
Northern Illinois University
Dean of the College of Education
DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University (NIU), one of the nation's premier regional public universities, seeks a visionary leader and skilled administrator to serve as Dean of the College of Education. Building on its roots and historic preeminence in teacher education for the state, the successful candidate will be able to imagine new possibilities for the College and will lead the faculty in developing and implementing a strategic vision for the College's future.
Chartered in 1895 as Northern Illinois State Normal School with a mission to prepare college-educated teachers, NIU is now a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of over 25,000 students. Located in the City of DeKalb, just 65 miles west of Chicago in a dynamic region of the country, NIU offers opportunities for teaching and research in urban, suburban, and rural settings. NIU is included in the Doctoral/Research-High category of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is a member of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (previously NASULGC). Information about NIU is available at www.niu.edu.
In addition to preparing undergraduate students for initial teacher certification, the College of Education awards 50 percent of the University's doctoral degrees and 33 percent of its master's degrees. The University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College of Education consists of six academic departments offering a range of programs in educational leadership, applied social science, and teacher preparation. It offers four undergraduate programs, fifteen master's programs, one educational specialist program, and six doctoral programs. The Dean is the chief academic officer of the College and reports to the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University.
Interested individuals must provide a letter describing their interest and experience, curriculum vitae, and statement reflecting their vision for colleges of education in the coming decade. Materials must be sent by email to the consultants, Robin Mamlet and Alice Miller, at NIUED@wittkieffer.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential inquiries may be made by emailing the above address or calling Witt/Kieffer at 630-575-6178.
Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University afford equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation, and sexual orientation. NIU recognizes dual career issues.
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