Dean of Education: Lead Teaching Excellence & Institutional Impact

Woodbury School of Business; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for an experienced leader to serve as Dean of Education. The Dean will lead the School of Education, promoting UVU's core values of exceptional care, accountability, and results.

Located in Orem, Utah, this role reports to the Provost and emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The preferred start date is January 1, 2027, with open search until filled and full consideration for applications received by Oct 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: An earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• REQUIRED: Significant and progressively responsible experience in academic administration with strategic thinking and data-informed decision making, and a record of measurable results.
• PREFERRED: Leadership in K-12 and/or higher education; ability to advance the school’s growth and impact; commitment to academic quality and shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School of Education as the academic and administrative leader, reporting to the Provost.
• Collaborate across UVU, the college, and the community to foster excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Skills

Academic administration experience

Strategic thinking

Data-informed decision making

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for an experienced leader to serve as Dean of Education. The Dean will lead the School of Education, promoting UVU's core values of exceptional care, accountability, and results.

Located in Orem, Utah, this role reports to the Provost and emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The preferred start date is January 1, 2027, with open search until filled and full consideration for applications received by Oct 29, 2026.