Dean Positions: Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University  Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services (SEBHS) Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. The University enjoys an international reputation for its outstanding academic programs and for the ground breaking research it conducts. Gallaudet University seeks progressive and dynamic leaders to fill the positions of Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies, and Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services (SEBHS). Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies: The Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies provides academic leadership for graduate education, continuing studies and distance education at the University in collaboration with the deans of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Education and Human Services (SEBHS). The Graduate School draws on Gallaudet’s rich heritage, distinguished faculty and staff, and ASL-English bilingual environment to prepare deaf, hard of hearing and hearing scholars, leaders and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to excel in their professions and disciplines and to generate knowledge through research and scholarship to inform theory and practice in the disciplines and professions represented by graduate programs.  The ideal candidate for this position, in addition to ensuring the continuing high quality of existing programs, will inspire and support innovation, collaborating with the school deans and department chairs to the develop new 21st century online and hybrid graduate and continuing studies offerings, including new interdisciplinary programs and research. In addition to overseeing the daily administration of offices related to graduate education, continuing studies and distance education, the dean works in collaboration with the Council on Graduate Education (CGE) to review and approve curriculum actions and to develop and ensure compliance with graduate school, continuing studies, and distance education policies and procedures. The dean administers graduate tuition scholarships and assistantships, and, in collaboration with the deans of CAS and SEBHS, promotes and supports the recruitment, mentoring, and retention of exemplary faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Candidates should possess an earned doctorate and evidence of increasingly responsible leadership and supervisory experience in higher education; a record of commitment to multicultural organizational development and efforts that have maximized the effective education of deaf and hard of hearing students from diverse backgrounds and cultures; a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and consistent engagement in research activities with an extensive history of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals; excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing and advocacy skills. Fluency in American Sign Language required at the time of application. Review of applications begins on March 16, 2015 and continues until the position is filled. For detailed job descriptions and application information, go to: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=Administrators#15001 Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services (SEBHS): Gallaudet University seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as dean of the School of Education, Business and Human Services (SEBHS). The school houses eight academic departments that collectively enroll approximately 600 diverse deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students in undergraduate majors/minors and masters and doctoral degree programs. These departments, with approximately 75 faculty, are Business, Counseling, Education, Government and Public Affairs, Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, Interpretation, Physical Education and Recreation, and Social Work. The dean serves as chief administrator, spokesperson, and advocate for SEBHS. The ideal candidate for this position, in addition to ensuring the continuing high quality of existing programs, will inspire and support innovation, collaborating with the dean of the college of Arts and Sciences and the dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies to the develop new 21st century online and hybrid undergraduate and graduate offerings, including new interdisciplinary programs and programs of research. Candidates should possess an earned doctorate and evidence of increasingly responsible leadership and supervisory experience in higher education; a record of commitment to multicultural organizational development and efforts that have maximized the effective education of deaf and hard of hearing students from diverse backgrounds and cultures; a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an established record of research and publication; excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing and advocacy skills; demonstrated expertise in budgeting and resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives. Fluency in American Sign Language required at the time of application. Review of applications begins on March 16, 2015 and continues until the position is filled. For detailed job descriptions and application information, go to: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=Administrators#14142