Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas College of Education seeks an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies to provide strategic leadership for faculty success, graduate programs, and curriculum innovation within COE. The role collaborates with chairs, faculty, and staff to advance excellence, support governance, and oversee policies, online learning, and enrollment growth in graduate education.

Qualifications include a doctorate in education or related field, a record of distinguished

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in education or a closely related field.
• Record of distinguished teaching, research, scholarship, and service at a Carnegie R1 institution.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible academic leadership in higher education.
• Experience supporting faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and retention.
• Evidence of leadership in graduate education, curriculum oversight, or academic administration.
• Ability to work in a shared governance environment with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for faculty success and graduate education.
• Lead curriculum development, online learning initiatives, and program oversight.
• Collaborate with chairs, faculty, and administrators to advance excellence.
• Oversee governance, bylaws review, and policy development.
• Support enrollment growth and maintaining academic quality.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision making

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Collaboration & governance

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Doctorate in education or related field

Job description

Title: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies

Employee Classification: Academic Assoc Dean

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Education-Dean's Off-132100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) College of Education is a leading educator preparation institution. It is divided into four main departments offering a total of roughly 9 bachelor's, 18 master's, and 14 doctoral concentrations.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies provides strategic leadership for faculty success, graduate education, academic quality, curriculum development, and instructional innovation within the College of Education (COE). As a key member of the College leadership team, this position works collaboratively with department chairs, faculty, staff, and university partners to advance faculty excellence, strengthen graduate and certification programs, support academic governance, and foster a culture of innovation, scholarly achievement, and student success.

The Associate Dean leads initiatives designed to enhance the recruitment, development, retention, and recognition of high-performing faculty while ensuring the quality, relevance, and competitiveness of graduate degree and certification programs. This position also provides leadership for academic policy development, curriculum oversight, online learning initiatives, and strategic enrollment growth within graduate education.

During periods of institutional and college transformation, the Associate Dean serves as a key leader in promoting shared governance and organizational effectiveness. In collaboration with the Faculty Advisory Council (FAC), faculty leaders, and college administration, this position will co-facilitate the review, revision, and modernization of the College of Education Bylaws to ensure alignment with evolving university structures, strategic priorities, and governance expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in education or a closely related field.
• Record of distinguished teaching, research, scholarship, and service that meets the qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor (Full Professor) in the College of Education at a Carnegie R1 research institution.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible academic leadership experience in higher education, such as department chair, associate chair, program coordinator, division lead, center director, assistant/associate dean, or comparable leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and retention.
• Evidence of successful leadership in graduate education, academic program development, curriculum oversight, or academic administration.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators in a shared governance environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, student success, and educational practices.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and evidence-based practices to inform decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build effective partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a complex academic environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing institutional and college needs.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, make effective decisions, and develop innovative solutions to complex academic and administrative challenges.
• Knowledge of faculty affairs, including faculty development, mentoring, promotion and tenure, recruitment, retention, and performance evaluation practices.
• Knowledge of graduate education administration, curriculum development, academic policy, and higher education governance.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate collaboration, consensus-building, and shared governance processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop faculty, staff, and academic leaders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and advance organizational goals through collaboration, innovation, and effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and evidence-based practices to inform decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of graduate education administration, curriculum development, academic program review, accreditation, and academic policy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships, facilitate collaboration, and achieve consensus among stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support organizational change, shared governance processes, and complex academic initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic academic environment.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop faculty, staff, and academic leaders while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of academic leadership experience in a college or university setting.
• Demonstrated success leading faculty affairs initiatives, including mentoring, promotion and tenure processes, faculty development and retention, and performance management.
• Experience overseeing graduate degree programs, educator preparation programs, certification pathways, or interdisciplinary academic initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development, academic program review, accreditation, and assessment processes.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, enrollment growth, and implementation of innovative academic programs.
• Experience facilitating organizational change, governance review, and policy development.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing administrative operations within a college or academic unit.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.