Dean School of Education

Utah Valley University; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah seeks an experienced Dean of Education to lead the School of Education and advance teaching, scholarship, and service. The Dean will collaborate across UVU and the community to cultivate excellence in learning and outcomes.

Reporting to the Provost, the successful candidate will foster inclusive excellence, support academic quality, budgeting, and resource development for sustained growth, with a preferred start Jan 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship or creative activity, and service.
• Significant academic administration experience with strategic thinking and data-informed decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Budgeting

Fundraising

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree (Education)

Tools

Ellucian Banner

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Utah Valley University (UVU), located in Orem, Utah, the heart of Utah County, invites applications for an experienced leader as the Dean of Education!

The ideal candidate will foster an environment that promotes UVU’s core values of exceptional care, accountability, and results. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the academic and administrative leader for the School of Education and works collaboratively within the college, as well as across UVU and the community, to cultivate a positive scholarly environment focused on excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. This position will be located on the main campus with a preferred start date of January 1, 2027, or earlier.

The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by October 29, 2026, can be assured full consideration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarly or creative activity, and service commensurate with appointment in a program offered by the School of Education.
• Significant and progressively responsible experience in academic administration, including evidence of strategic thinking and data-informed decision making and a record of achieving meaningful and measurable results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience in K-12 and/or higher education.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Capacity to position the School of Education for continued growth, distinction, and impact.
• Ability to advance the university’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities; anticipate internal and external changes; and effectively translate institutional priorities into school-level goals and measurable outcomes.
• Understanding of emerging opportunities in teacher preparation and public service.
• Demonstrated prioritization of student success and leveraging university resources to create an engaging, supportive, and high-quality student experience.
• Understanding of current academic accreditation practices and a commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, and institutional effectiveness.
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate, mentor, delegate, and empower faculty and staff; build high-performing teams; foster optimism and innovation; promote unity, confidence, and trust across constituencies, and create an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive.
• A clear, candid, and consistent communicator with internal and external audiences, who provides timely feedback; follows through on commitments; and holds self and others accountable.
• Record of building effective relationships across the university and externally with diverse constituencies, including higher education organizations, donors, advisory boards, industry leaders, community partners, and legislators and other government officials to advance institutional priorities and create positive social impact.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in budgeting and resource allocation, with the ability to align resources with strategic priorities and identify opportunities for new revenue and support; fundraising experience.
• Understanding of and support for the principles of academic freedom and shared governance.
• Ability to lead with integrity, respect, transparency, and humility.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required:

1. A cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described in this position profile;
2. A curriculum vitae; and
3. A list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.