Dean of School of Education

Located in the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We are seeking a visionary Dean for our School of Education (SOE) who will lead with passion and dedication to student success, faculty excellence, and the values of cultural safety and belonging across our statewide programs. The SOE is renowned for developing effective and committed educators and leaders who make a profound impact on Alaska's educational landscape. We prioritize partnerships with P-12 schools, educational organizations, Alaska Native/American Indian organizations, and Tribes to enhance the education of P-12 students throughout the state.

To thrive in the role of Dean of the School of Education, you will drive the mission and vision of the University of Alaska system, UAS, and the SOE in a collaborative and inclusive manner. You will foster a commitment to shared governance, engaging effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a focus on Alaska's distinctive educational needs, will be a primary objective. Additionally, you will support and enhance the faculty's commitment to cultural safety, lead strategic and budgetary planning, and advocate for the SOE and its programs.

Your role will involve contributing to faculty and staff recruitment, professional development, and evaluation. Ensuring the educational effectiveness of the SOE’s undergraduate and graduate programs through rigorous academic standards and data-informed decision-making is crucial. You will oversee and facilitate external accreditation processes, including the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and encourage interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration across the UA system and with external partners.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with both urban and rural P-12 schools and engagement with accreditation processes in higher education, preferably CAEP. Experience engaging with Indigenous populations, supporting non-traditional students, and knowledge or experience with alternate educator preparation pathways are highly valued. You should have experience planning and implementing professional development for faculty and staff, along with strong collaborative leadership skills, including conflict resolution.

Key qualifications include experience with budget management and writing or administering grants or other external funding. You should have a background in collaboration and advocacy with public officials on policy issues and proficiency with digital productivity tools such as Google Workspace and Zoom. Familiarity with the delivery of distance education and a demonstrated commitment to effective work with families, schools, non-profits, Alaska Native/American Indian organizations, Tribes, communities, as well as state and federal agencies, is essential.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for educational excellence and a commitment to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in Alaska, we encourage you to apply for the position of Dean of the School of Education at UAS.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience in teaching within P-12 and/or higher education settings.
Leadership experience in P-12 and/or higher education environments.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary is commensurate based on education and experience. 

Review of applicants will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, you must apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, September 8, 2024. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle Nakamura, School of Education HR Coordinator, at michelle.n@alaska.edu.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.