Director – School of Education – Iowa State University

 Director – School of Education – Iowa State University 

Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading land-grant institutions, is seeking nominations and applications for an experienced, dynamic and visionary leader to become the Director of the School of Education. The Director will lead an ambitious, interdisciplinary and growing unit that seeks to be a premier leader in education. Built on a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences, the school has noted emphases in STEM, literacy, multicultural education, social justice, educational technology, higher education and student affairs, and PreK-20 educational leadership and policy studies. The Director will have a unique opportunity to enhance educational settings across the state and region and lead the School of Education to national and international academic prominence fully integrating the university’s missions of teaching, research, and outreach (www.education.iastate.edu). 

A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Iowa State University is also a classified as a Carnegie foundation RU/VH Research University with student enrollment of 33,000 (www.iastate.edu). It is located in Ames, a community of 60,500, consistently ranked among the ten best places to live and work in the nation (www.cityofames.org). 

The 50 faculty in the School of Education advance research and scholarship in teaching and learning theory, and in educational and leadership practice as they prepare professionals to work with diverse populations of learners across the lifespan. The School of Education, within the College of Human Sciences, enrolls more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students and houses three research and outreach centers. School of Education personnel collaborate with departments across the university, as well as with state and local education agencies, to prepare educators in more than a dozen licensure areas. 

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in an appropriate field and distinguished scholarly accomplishments commensurate with appointment as Full Professor in the School of Education and the College of Human Sciences. We seek a leader who embraces diversity and who has demonstrated a commitment to helping others reach their full potential and fostering an environment where equity and social justice are valued. Candidates should have a record of successful administrative experience at a university and the ability to build strong partnerships with university students, faculty and staff, as well as with education and community leaders. The Director will have the ability to collaborate with others and to serve as an advocate for the School’s vision for teaching, research, and outreach with internal and external audiences. We envision a leader with the expertise to guide organizational development and address the curricular, research and professional issues facing the School as we respond to the changing landscape of education. Experience leading grants, raising funds from external sources and serving as a leader in national or international professional organizations is desired. 

How to Apply 

The search committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by August 15, 2014. An application should include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; a vita; and the names of five references with titles, addresses, business and home telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address and telephone number and email address of the nominee. 

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the University in the search. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Greenwood/Asher & Associates, 42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. Phone: 850.650.2277 Fax: 850.650.2272 

E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com. 

Questions about Iowa State or the School of Education can be directed to search committee co-chairs Donald Bear (drbear@iastate.edu) or Amy Slagell (aslagell@iastate.edu). 

"Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu " 

"Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Robinette Kelley, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, and Affirmative Officer, 3350 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515 294-7612, email eooffice@mail.iastate.edu”