George Fox University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Education. This is a combined faculty and administrative appointment with a 24-credit hour load spread over an 11-month work period. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a complete dossier no later than June 7, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position begins August 15, 2025. About the Job: The College of Education prepares professionals who Think Critically, Transform Practice and Promote Justice through seeking Multiple Perspectives, using Courage, and acting with Integrity. The COE is comprised of multiple units including: * Preservice teacher preparation programs (Bachelor of Science in Education: Undergraduate Teacher Education and Accelerated Teaching Degree, Master of Arts in Special Education, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees) * Graduate programs for in-service teachers, including Master, Education Specialist and Doctor of Education degrees in educational leadership, Principal and Professional school administrator license programs, and teacher endorsement programs. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for the College of Education and is responsible for the following: * Ensuring the effective operation of the College in support of the mission and goals of the College & University. * Working with faculty, staff, students, university constituents, and P-12 educators to promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community learning. * Serving as an innovative and dynamic advocate for the College and its programs among diverse groups of education and community leaders, government, and with the general public. * Representing the interests of the College in statewide meetings with deans and directors of Education Preparation Providers and a willingness and ability to lead state and national professional organizations. * Providing leadership to maintain professional accreditations. * Serving as an engaged member of University leadership teams. * Managing the College's budgets, fiscal planning, and grant writing/implementation efforts. * Promoting the scholarly initiatives of the College. * Recruiting, supervising, developing, and evaluating faculty and staff. * Articulating the importance of integrating faith and learning to all constituencies. * Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service. * By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role. * Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility. * Other duties as assigned. We're looking for candidates who have: * An earned doctorate appropriate to a College of Education and credentials suitable for a faculty appointment, with a record of accomplishment in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. * Successful higher education and P-12 leadership experience. * An ability to create and implement a shared vision with faculty. * An ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators in a Christian environment, with a commitment to the integration of faith and learning. * Appreciation of diversity and the ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, administrators, and students, including all P-12 school partners. * Commitment to public and private P-12 education preparation initiatives. * Commitment to professional development of faculty and staff. * Strong communication skills. * A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity. * A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith. * A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith. Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes: * Administrative leadership experience, including program planning, budget management, with supervision and collegial leadership of professionals at the undergraduate and graduate levels is recognized. * Successful work in P-12 school settings as an administrator. Job Information: * Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus * Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment. * Supervisor: Provost Application procedure: * Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage. * When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement: * Letter of Interest * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Statement of teaching philosophy * Integration of Faith and Learning Essay * George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries). * Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process. Contact information: * Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact [email protected] * Questions may be directed to: Joseph Clair, Associate Provost, Humanities, Honors, and Education Division ([email protected]) Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination. George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills. In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.