Houghton University, a nationally-ranked Christ-centered university of the liberal arts and
sciences, invites applications for the position of dean of the School of Education & Behavioral
Science. The successful applicant will hold the inaugural appointment for the Ellen F. Donley
Dean of Education & Behavioral Science, supported by a newly established endowment.
Founded in 1883, Houghton University is a Christian liberal arts college in the Wesleyan tradition
with a student body representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries. US
News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1
National Liberal Arts institutions. The School of Education & Behavioral Science is one of the
largest on campus and includes undergraduate programs in education, psychology, and criminal
justice, and graduate programs in education. Houghton's education programs are accredited by
AAQEP and hold candidate status with the ACSI Higher Education Accreditation Program.
The university is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual with a passion for teacher
preparation and a vision for leading Houghton's well-established education and behavioral
science programs to greater regional and national prominence. The successful candidate will
enthusiastically embrace the university's mission to offer an academically challenging Christ-centered
education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and
economic backgrounds, equipping them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing
world.
The individual selected for this opportunity will serve as one of five academic deans at Houghton
University and report directly to the provost. The position will include some teaching. Specific
assignment to be determined by candidate qualifications and expertise, with special
consideration given to candidates with credentials and classroom experience in special
education.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in an education-related field and a
record of accomplishment commensurate with the expectations of appointment at the rank of
Associate or Full Professor. Additional expectations include strong interpersonal and leadership
skills, and evidence of a mature Christian faith with an interest in integration of faith and
learning.
The preferred candidate will have proven leadership experience; the ability to develop
supportive relationships with students, faculty, and staff; strong communication skills; familiarity
with state teacher education requirements and accreditation; the ability to communicate
effectively with constituent K-12 schools; a commitment to excellence in the classroom and
professional practice; expertise to guide organizational development and to creatively address
issues at the forefront of teacher education, psychology, and criminal justice; and an enthusiastic
leadership style that inspires students, faculty, staff, and off-campus partners.
Candidates with expertise in special education are especially encouraged to apply and may
receive preferential consideration.
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Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.