Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives

The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives is a critical leader within the college. Teachers College has a century-long legacy of preparing educators through student-centric learning experiences and is home to groundbreaking research that is advancing the field of education.

The college transforms bright, ambitious learners into educational leaders who are sensitive and responsive to diversity and the contextual foundations of teaching, learning, and human development.

Teachers College enrolls nearly 5,000 students across six departments. It collaborates extensively with other Ball State colleges and has launched several new undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs on campus and online to meet the changing needs of both the job market and adult learners.

Applications received by November 17, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean leads core responsibilities related to faculty including hiring, promotion and tenure, research development, Faculty loads, and grants. Oversees college strategic planning; supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative practices aimed at enhancing impact: assists in preparing, monitoring, projecting, and revising the college budget.

Doctorate degree in a field of or related to education from an accredited institution.

Experience working with data and assessment summaries for at least one academic year (8 months).

Rank of associate professor with tenure or higher in an education-related field/discipline offered within the College. Demonstrated record of excellent organizational and interpersonal relations; excellent communication and writing skills, and sensitivity to issues around inclusive excellence.

Two years of successful administrative experience in higher education at the level of program director, program coordinator, assistant department chair, department chair, or associate/assistant dean, experience with outcome-based project management.

Demonstrated ability to work well with others, strong research and analytic skills, experience with developing and executing complex strategic initiatives.

Administrative Assistant

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Applications received by November 17, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.

Serve as a member of the Teachers College Leadership Team.

Oversee strategic planning, the Promotion and Tenure Committee, Environmental and Sustainability Committee, the College Salary Committee, the functions and budgets of assigned areas, and promotion and tenure.

Generate and collaboratively review data on faculty engagement in research. Develop and execute plans for supporting research engagement. Monitor and provide leadership with grants, contracts, and sponsored programs related to Teachers College.

Supervise faculty workload including load reports, special assigned leaves, reassigned time for research, and other non-instructional loads. Review data and collaboratively develop plans to increase the impact of faculty time on student success, scholarship, and service. Work closely with academic department chairs around faculty support and expectations.

Attend and represent Teachers College as Dean's designee when assigned. such as at state and professional society meetings and internal/external functions.

Monitor recruitment, enrollment, and retention and collaborate in discussions about program development, change, and elimination related to short- and long-term revenue generation.

Assist the dean and Director of Budget and Resource Planning in forecasting budgetary needs and recommending appropriate resource allocations.

Coordinate and envision global partnerships with businesses, universities, and other entities, e.g., museums, scientific agencies, including the Center for Economic and Civic Learning ( CECL) and the Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development.

Collect information and write reports for internal and external audiences.

Coordinate position development and processing in conjunction with the Director of Budget and Resource Planning.

Conduct annual personnel evaluations for assigned areas and propose salary increases when funds are available.

Perform other duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'