Dean of the Graduate School of Education
Stanford University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Education beginning with the 2015-16 academic year. The Dean is responsible for the direction of teaching, research, public service, and outreach functions of the School. We seek individuals with outstanding scholarly and professional careers who have demonstrated potential for academic and administrative leadership.
The Graduate School of Education is organized into three area committees: Social Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education; Developmental and Psychological Sciences; Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education; plus a Cross-Area Specialization: Learning Sciences and Technology Design. Of the 409 students enrolled, approximately 184 are pursuing doctoral degrees. The 56 members of the School’s full-time faculty have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
As the senior officer of the School, the Dean must have vision and leadership to sustain and enhance excellence in educational inquiry and graduate training, maintaining the School’s commitments to disciplined scholarship and to the world of educational practice, as well as to equity and to diversity. The Dean is responsible for administration of the School, representing the School to outside constituencies, and participating in University governance as a member of the University’s Executive Cabinet.
Consideration of nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Education has begun. Please send inquiries, nominations, and applications, by January 16, 2015 to:
deansearch@stanford.edu
Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
