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Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Dean for the Ella Cline Shear School of Education

Department School of Education

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of the Ella Cline Shear ( ECS ) School of Education and build upon SUNY Geneseo’s distinguished legacy of academic excellence in the liberal arts and teacher preparation. As New York State’s only public liberal arts honors college, SUNY Geneseo offers a distinctive environment where teacher education is deeply integrated with the liberal arts, supported by the dedicated faculty and staff, and reflected in an impressive 87% student retention rate.Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will join the Provost’s Executive Leadership Team and work closely with the Provost to advance the College’s Strategic Plan, championing Geneseo’s mission to deliver a distinctive, equity-centered, public liberal arts honors experience.

SUNY Geneseo consistently ranks among the nation’s top public undergraduate institutions, with one of the highest four-year graduation rates in the SUNY system and a top 15 national ranking for six-year graduation rates among Pell Grant recipients. The College is a leader in producing alumni with doctorates in STEM , Fulbright awardees, and Peace Corps volunteers.

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the ECS School of Education, leading the School through a period of transformational change and growth. This action-oriented leader will foster innovation in curriculum design, expand online and hybrid program offerings, and explore strategic new academic pathways, including potential development in health science-related fields such as school psychology.

The Dean will champion the School’s mission to prepare educators who improve society through teaching grounded in liberal arts and sciences, scholarship, and strong school-community partnerships. This includes modernizing curricula, enhancing field supervision, and developing interdisciplinary opportunities that respond to evolving educational and workforce needs. The Dean will provide strategic leadership for curriculum innovation in the School in collaboration with the deans of business, arts and sciences, and workforce development to explore new opportunities in graduate education, certificates, and online learning. The Dean is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of all teacher education and graduate programs with accreditation and state licensure standards. This includes overseeing program assessment, continuous improvement efforts, and responsiveness to regulatory requirements.

The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and supervises department chairs (beginning in Spring 2026), professional staff, and administrative staff.

SUNY Geneseo offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including retiree health benefits after 10 years of service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership:

• Promote innovative and responsive programming that meets regional workforce needs in teaching and specialist roles. Lead efforts in curriculum development, interdisciplinary program design, and online education.

Partnership Development:

• Strengthen collaborations with K-12 districts, community organizations, education agencies, and potential health systems to support field experiences, internships, and program growth.

Faculty and Staff Support:

• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty and staff in scholarship, innovative pedagogy, and online teaching practices.

Resource Management:

• Oversee School budgets, grant funding, and resource allocation. Collaborate with institutional offices to support curricular and program expansion.

External Engagement:

• Represent the School at local, regional, and state meetings, conferences, higher education forums, and with regional stakeholders. Serve as a visible advocate for the School’s mission and initiatives.

Strategic Involvement:

• Engage in campus-wide planning and governance related to strategic planning, online education initiatives, and interdisciplinary program development.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Terminal degree in a relevant field of study, such as education or a related discipline

• Record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with tenure in an academic field of study offered at SUNY Geneseo

• Experience leading curriculum innovation, including online program development

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants may also possess:

• Track record of strong K-12 or community partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Knowledge of accreditation processes and educator preparation standards ( NYSED , CAEP )

• Experience developing or administering programs in school psychology or health science education

• Demonstrated success in securing external funding and grants

• Background in designing and managing hybrid or fully online learning programs

License/Certification

Other Skills Required

Supervision Received

The Dean for the Ella Cline Shear School of Education reports to and works with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Supervision Exercised

The Dean for the Ella Cline Shear School of Education supervises department chairs (beginning in spring 2026), professional staff, and administrative staff.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S423

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 00040

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Administrative

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 01/01/2026

Job Posting Date 09/05/2025

Apply By 10/06/2025

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Commensurate with experience

Special Instructions to Applicant

For full consideration, please apply by October 6, 2025.

To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjyaotuc

Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5347

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 50%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

1. Administrative Leadership

a. Mission and Strategic Planning

i. Work collaboratively with the Provost and Academic Affairs administrative team to meet the goals of the college and its strategic plan.

ii. Advance a strategic plan or strategic priorities/vision for the school that synchronizes with and supports the college’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

iii. Prioritize use of resources effectively for achieving mission and strategic goals.

iv. Ensure that the school’s policies and procedures are aligned with college policy and protect and enhance the integrity and core functions in achieving its mission.

v. Foster a collegial and productive professional work environment that advances the school’s mission and goals.

vi. Understand the general direction of the school’s disciplines.

vii. Prepare an annual report that summarizes the school’s accomplishments.

b. Personnel

i. Recruit and recommend for appointment qualified faculty and professional staff of the school.

ii. Encourage faculty and staff development in scholarship, creative endeavors, and preparation for the profession.

iii. Conduct personnel evaluations, in keeping with campus policies and procedures, and make recommendations to the Provost for all personnel actions, such as renewal, continuing appointment, promotion, sabbatical leave, involuntary dismissal, retirement, and resignation.

c. Financial and Facilities Management

i. Work cooperatively with the Academic Affairs administrative team in establishing and monitoring a budget which enhances and supports the mission of the school.

ii. Work cooperatively with the Academic Affairs administrative team and others in ensuring adequate and appropriate space usage.

d. Marketing and Advancement

i. Communicate faculty and staff successes to appropriate campus offices.

ii. Work to create/enhance external monetary support for the school and work with College Advancement to raise funds for the school.

Percentage Of Time 35%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

2. Academic Leadership

a. Accreditation and Assessment

i. Establish and maintain systems and processes to monitor, evaluate, report on, and improve the effectiveness of each of the school’s programs and the school as a whole.

ii. Ensure the school meets the established accreditation standards, and conduct activities related to maintaining accreditation.

b. Curriculum

i. Work with the administration and faculty to develop relevant degree and certification programs.

ii. Ensure scope and coverage of the curriculum, working towards full utilization of faculty expertise in its delivery.

iii. Oversee the assessment of academic programming and student learning.

iv. Support faculty in the development of innovative pedagogies including those that make use of technology.

v. Support the graduate programs of the school.

c. Students

i. Support the Admissions Office in the recruitment and enrollment of students.

ii. Assist students with the achievement of their educational and personal goals.

iii. Expand opportunities for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

iv. Facilitate ongoing program review to ensure relevance to student learning needs and interests.

d. Scholarship

i. Collaborate with faculty and the Office of Sponsored Research to advance grant application and support, and increase external funded research in the school.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

3. Community Outreach

a. Foster, strengthen, and maintain relationships with the local and regional community relative to the discipline.

b. Create greater visibility and recognition for the school, its programs, and accomplishments.

c. Engage alumni in support of the programs, projects, and activities of the school.

Percentage Of Time 5%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

4. Professional Growth

a. Maintain currency in accreditation requirements and trends, including the socio-political contexts of accreditation of the professions served in the school.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a terminal degree appropriate to an academic field of study offered at Geneseo?

+ Yes

+ No - (disqualifying)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents