Dean, School of Education
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Job Location:
Bismarck, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Position Overview:
The University of Mary is seeking an experienced and principled professional to serve as the Dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The Dean works in collaboration with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Deans Council on matters related to strategic leadership and academic operations including faculty personnel faculty development academic programs instructional quality enrollment budgets and capital expenditure needs. The Dean represents the school within the University of Mary and to the public. Above all the Dean fosters and sustains a collaborative culture that eagerly embraces and advances the University of Marys Christian Catholic and Benedictine mission and identity.
The Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciencesoffers a robust array of academic opportunities including 18undergraduate majorsand 4graduate programs supported by a dedicated team of 26 full-time faculty members. The school plays a vital role in meeting the needs of our region and beyond through strong active partnerships with regional public school districts private Catholic schools and a wide range of private county and statehuman-service and law-enforcement agencies.
The successful candidate will serve a faculty community defined by deep collegiality high levels of engagement and a strong commitment to innovation teaching excellence service and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link: A campus tour is available at Mission and Identity:
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving and nationally regarded university committed to excellence and deeply rooted in mission.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for this role. The successful candidate would ideally join us in Fall 2026 however the start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Overview:
The University of Mary is seeking an experienced and principled professional to serve as the Dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The Dean works in collaboration with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Deans Council on matters related to strategic leadership and academic operations including faculty personnel faculty development academic programs instructional quality enrollment budgets and capital expenditure needs. The Dean represents the school within the University of Mary and to the public. Above all the Dean fosters and sustains a collaborative culture that eagerly embraces and advances the University of Marys Christian Catholic and Benedictine mission and identity.
The Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciencesoffers a robust array of academic opportunities including 18undergraduate majorsand 4graduate programs supported by a dedicated team of 26 full-time faculty members. The school plays a vital role in meeting the needs of our region and beyond through strong active partnerships with regional public school districts private Catholic schools and a wide range of private county and statehuman-service and law-enforcement agencies.
The successful candidate will serve a faculty community defined by deep collegiality high levels of engagement and a strong commitment to innovation teaching excellence service and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mission: Advances the ongoing implementation ofEx Corde Ecclesiae the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities; sustains and builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality among the teaching faculty and throughout the university in accord with Saint Benedicts admonition thatall be received as Christ.
- Strategic Leadership:Serves as a member of the Deans Council and provides high-level strategic guidance on developing and improving the traditional and online undergraduate and graduate programs in the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Develops and maintains a culture that encourages faculty engagement participation collegiality and innovation toward the achievement of faculty excellence in teaching research and service.
- Academic Operations: Provides leadership strategic direction and operational guidance for the chairs in the school in the development and maintenance of the schools undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Prepares or oversees the preparation of all academic program assessment reports program/department budgets and annual budget proposals. Leads and assists program chairs with faculty development faculty evaluation and faculty recruitment.
For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link: A campus tour is available at Mission and Identity:
- Mission:The University of Mary serves the religious academic and cultural needs of the people in this region and beyond rooted in the commitment of the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. We are Christian Catholic and Benedictine.
- Christian Identity:We strive to accomplish our mission in faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ valuing each human person as created in the image and likeness of God. We aim to be agents of cultural renewal advocating for justice and peace.
- Catholic Identity:Drawing life from the heart of the Church we integrate spiritual and philosophical approaches to enduring questions of human life fostering dialogue between Faith and Reason; we are joyfully and faithfully Catholic.
- Benedictine Identity:Inspired by the Benedictine Sisters we cherish a heritage of prayer community and service modeling virtues of warm hospitality balance and generosity.
- Educational Requirements:Doctoral degree
- Experience:Minimum of five years experience and proven success in academic leadership with preference for experience at the dean or associate dean level or higher
- Skills:
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching scholarship and service
- Demonstrated ability to lead in an ethical consistent creative and accountable manner that embodies the mission and identity of the university
- Experience with strategic planning
- Experience with regional and discipline-specific accreditation
- Experience with and support for non-traditional academic programming including online and distance education
- Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and collegially with diverse constituencies
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving and nationally regarded university committed to excellence and deeply rooted in mission.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for this role. The successful candidate would ideally join us in Fall 2026 however the start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
At the University of Mary, we will help you combine your experiences and passions with a degree program that positions you to succeed professionally and personally.
