Dean, School of Education

Position Information

Position/Classification Title

Position/Classification Title Dean, Education

Working Title

Working Title Dean, School of Education

Position Number

Position Number 611377

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent
- Full Time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range

Department Hiring Range The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category

EEO-1 Category Officials & Managers

SOC Code

SOC Code 11-9033 - Education Administrators, Postsecondary

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Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

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Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

The mission of North Carolina Central University’s School of Education is to prepare candidates to assume socially responsible positions that advance the general welfare of North Carolina people. The university remains dedicated to serving its historical population of African American students while also welcoming a broad and evolving student body. The School of Education’s conceptual framework, “Preparing Educators for a Range of Cultural Contexts,” undergirds the school’s curriculum and represents the faculty’s commitment to preparing teachers to teach children from all racial, cultural, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.

The program is also designed to engender in graduates the ability to see the social and political implications of their actions and the social contexts in which they are carried out. This paradigm further supports the notion that graduates use their skills and knowledge to promote justice and humane conditions in schooling and society.

Our mission applies to all professional education programs at the University, including those housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. The “unit” is considered to be all professional education programs, with the unit head being the dean of the School of Education. As such, the School of Education is the academic unit responsible for all NCCU teacher education programs.

The Dean of the School of Education serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the school and reports directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Dean provides strategic leadership and oversight for the school’s academic programs, faculty, staff, and educational initiatives while advancing excellence in teaching, professional growth, student success, and academic innovation. Working within a framework of shared governance, the Dean establishes priorities, supports faculty and staff development, promotes effective academic practices, and ensures the continued quality and relevance of the school’s programs.

The Dean provides leadership in securing resources, managing fiscal and personnel matters, and strengthening the school’s relationships with internal…