Northern
Dean,
Northern
Illinois University (NIU), one of the nation’s premier regional public
universities, seeks a visionary leader and skilled administrator to serve as
Dean of the College of Education. Building
on its roots and historic preeminence in teacher education for the state, the
successful candidate will be able to imagine new possibilities for the College
and will lead the faculty in developing and implementing a strategic vision for
the College’s future.
Chartered
in 1895 as Northern Illinois State Normal School with a mission to prepare
college-educated teachers, NIU is now a comprehensive teaching and research
institution with a diverse and international student body of over 25,000
students. Located in the City of DeKalb,
just 65 miles west of Chicago in a dynamic region of the country, NIU offers
opportunities for teaching and research in urban, suburban, and rural settings. NIU is included in the Doctoral/Research-High
category of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is a
member of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (previously
NASULGC). Information about NIU is
available at www.niu.edu.
In
addition to preparing undergraduate students for initial teacher certification,
the College of Education awards 50 percent of the University's doctoral degrees
and 33 percent of its master's degrees.
The University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education. The College of
Education consists of six academic departments offering a range of programs in
educational leadership, applied social science, and teacher preparation. It offers four undergraduate programs,
fifteen master's programs, one educational specialist program, and six doctoral
programs. The Dean is the chief academic
officer of the College and reports to the Executive Vice President and Provost
of the University.
Interested
individuals must provide a letter describing their interest and experience,
curriculum vitae, and statement reflecting their vision for colleges of
education in the coming decade.
Materials must be sent by email to the consultants, Robin Mamlet and Alice Miller, at NIUED@wittkieffer.com. Preference
will be given to complete applications received by February 15, 2010, however,
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential inquiries may be made by
emailing the above address or calling Witt/Kieffer at
630-575-6178.
Northern
Illinois University is an equal opportunity
institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled
or Vietnam-era veteran. The Constitution
and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University afford equal treatment regardless of
political views or affiliation, and sexual orientation. NIU recognizes dual career issues.