Dean, College of Education — Lead Teaching & Student Success

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Dean for the College of Education on the Springfield campus. The dean serves as the chief administrative officer, guiding student success, educational innovation, and the university's public affairs mission, with the appointment beginning July 1, 2027.

The role involves administering the college, promoting teaching excellence, building external partnerships, fundraising, and fiscal oversight, while ensuring inclusive leadership for faculty, staff, and

Responsibilities

• Administers the college, including department head and faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation, program development and review, student advisement, and college budgeting.
• Guides the college in promoting excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service while advocating for faculty, staff, and students.
• Facilitates student recruitment and retention and prioritizes student learning.
• Builds partnerships with K-12 schools and other external organizations, and leads fundraising and alumni relations.
• Provides sound fiscal management and indirect supervision of the college's teaching, research, and service activities.
• Holds a 12-month, tenure-granted faculty appointment beginning July 1, 2027, with a record of inclusive conduct and multicultural skills required.
• Works on the Springfield, MO campus with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job description

Missouri State University is seeking a Dean for the College of Education on the Springfield campus. The dean serves as the chief administrative officer, guiding student success, educational innovation, and the university's public affairs mission, with the appointment beginning July 1, 2027.

The role involves administering the college, promoting teaching excellence, building external partnerships, fundraising, and fiscal oversight, while ensuring inclusive leadership for faculty, staff, and