Education; review begins 11/15/16
Bellingham, Washington
About the Position:
Western Washington University (Western) invites applications and
nominations for the position of Dean of the Woodring College of
Education. Western seeks a Dean who fosters innovation, scholarship,
collegiality, inclusiveness, and diversity. The Dean is the chief
visionary of the College as well as its academic and administrative
leader, providing strategic direction in an environment that is
founded in faculty governance and leadership. Outreach and advocacy
are critical parts of this role.
As a key member of the university’s central executive leadership team,
the Dean works with other executive leaders and the faculty in a
collaborative collective bargaining environment to implement the
university’s mission. The Dean is an active and visible leader within
both the university and greater community.
In conjunction with the department chairs and directors, as well as
the various College committees and councils, the Dean creates and
implements short and long-term strategic goals consistent with the
Woodring College of Education’s mission and vision. The Dean reports
to the Provost and works closely with the Deans of Western’s six other
colleges and the graduate school. It is anticipated that the Dean will
assume office on August 1, 2017.
About the College:
As its mission, Woodring College of Education facilitates life-long
learning through exemplary teaching to prepare quality education,
health, and human services professionals for democratic citizenship
and meaningful careers. Woodring College of Education is committed to
collaboration with communities and schools to create and sustain
exemplary partnerships that support the learning and well-being of
children and families. The College vision fosters community
relationships and a culture of learning that advance knowledge, honor
diversities, and promote social justice which serves as a guide for
program development, our extensive partnerships with schools and
communities, and college initiatives. The mission and vision are
fulfilled through the successful collaborative efforts of creative and
energetic faculty, staff, and students to meaningfully address
societal challenges.
Woodring College of Education is comprised of an engaged community of
50 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 100 non-tenure track faculty,
and 40+ staff members in four departments, three off-campus program
sites, and several related centers. Accredited by NCATE, CORE, and
CCNE, and approved by the Washington State Professional Educators
Standards Board, Woodring is nationally recognized for providing
undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare outstanding
professionals in early childhood; elementary, secondary, and special
education; adult education; educational administration; human
services; nursing; and rehabilitation counseling. For more information
about the College visit: https://wce.wwu.edu/.
About the University:
The main campus of Western Washington University is located on 212
picturesque acres in Bellingham, Washington, a city of 83,580 people
located between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and adjacent to the
beautiful San Juan Islands, Bellingham is nationally recognized for
quality of life, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. As
the third largest university in the State of Washington, Western
enrolls 15,332 undergraduates and 707 graduate students in more than
160 academic programs at the Bellingham campus and seven satellite
locations around the Puget Sound area.
Western, which first opened its doors in 1899 as a normal school, is
perennially ranked as the best public, master's-granting university in
the Pacific Northwest and No. 2 in the West, according to U.S. News &
World Report college rankings. Kiplinger’s ranks Western among the top
100 public colleges and universities in the nation that offer the best
quality and affordability. U.S. News and World Report has named
Western one of the most cost-efficient in the country among
highly-ranked universities and for several years in a row the
Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Western as a “Great Place
to Work.” Western is particularly proud of its position as a leader
in multidisciplinary environmental education and sustainable campus
operations.
Western provides an active student-centered learning environment with
a liberal arts and sciences foundation and robust co-curricular,
internship, research, creative, and service learning opportunities.
Through its many centers and institutes, such as the Center for
Service Learning; Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center; Center
for Education, Equity and Diversity; and Science, Math and Technology
Education, Western has a meaningful impact on our region and society.
There is a widely shared vision that Western will be a higher
education leader in a culturally responsive 21st century learning
environment, applying its critical strengths to societal issues as
well as creating a welcoming community for a diversity of people,
ideas, and programs. To that end, Western has embraced a style that
is collegial, transparent, and timely in its engagement and
communication with on- and off-campus stakeholders.
Western is not only committed to the academic growth of its students,
but to empowering them to be engaged and active agents of positive
change in the world. Western is ranked first in the nation among
medium-sized universities for Peace Corps participation, was first in
the nation in 2014 among public, masters-granting institutions for the
number of its graduates awarded Fulbright Fellowships, has been
classified since 2011 as a Carnegie Community Engagement University,
and has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community
Service Honor Roll (with distinction) in every year since 2010, the
only west coast institution to have done so. Western has been
designated a “Military Friendly School,” for the six consecutive years
by G.I. Jobs Magazine. http://www.wwu.edu/
Application Information: For the complete position information
including responsibilities, required qualifications, and electronic
application instructions:
https://jobs.wwu.edu/
Application screening begins 11/15/16. Confidential inquiries and
nominations: Bev.Jones@wwu.edu
WWU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed
to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly
encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in
furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that
welcomes and embraces diversity WWU does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including
pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or
genetic information in its programs or activities, including
employment, admissions and educational programs. WWU is sensitive to
and has a policy addressing dual career assistance.
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