New Jersey, United States
Onsite
External Applicant Instructions
Dean, College of Education
A Carnegie R2 institution and the state of New Jersey’s first officially designated Urban Research University, Kean embraces an anchor institution mission, leveraging its educational and scholarly programs to foster the economic, social, cultural, and physical well-being of communities throughout the state, the nation, and around the world. Working closely with community partners, Kean crafts outstanding degree and non-degree programs for graduate and undergraduate learners, addresses the needs of the governmental, business, health care, and nonprofit sectors, and accelerates student success. Kean launched a new campus, Kean Jersey City on July 1, 2026, becoming the second largest university system in the state and extending our geographic presence to New Jersey’s largest population center. Kean also operates a joint Sino-US campus, Wenzhou Kean University, in Zhejiang Province in the People’s Republic of China.
Kean’s College of Education is focused on preparing teachers and other education professionals for work in diverse educational settings. The College offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through departments including: Bilingual Education, TESOL and World Languages; Early Childhood Education; Educational Leadership and Secondary Education; Elementary and PE/Health Education; and Special Education and Literacy. The College also includes infrastructure to support the professional preparation of educators, with an Office of Teacher Certification and Alternate Route Programs and an Office of Student Placement and Clinical Experiences. Kean's Betty C. Elrod Cobb `75 Center for Early Childhood Education provides quality care and education for the children of Kean students, faculty and staff. The Center is open to the public and enrolls children from neighboring communities.
Under the direction of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean acts as the chief academic leader and administrative officer of the College of Education. The Dean is responsible for ensuring excellence in all of the College’s programs and provides strategic leadership to advance its academic mission, operational effectiveness and long-term growth. The Dean is responsible for the overall administration of the College, including academic program quality, faculty and staff leadership, student success, strategic planning, budgeting and resource management, accreditation, enrollment initiatives and external partnerships. Working collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni and community stakeholders, the Dean fosters a culture of academic excellence and innovation, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards and applicable laws and regulations. The Dean also works with campus leadership and the Kean University Foundation to secure private philanthropic resources to support the College’s mission. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a terminal degree in a field related to the disciplines within the college; a distinguished scholarly or professional record within their discipline appropriate to lead and evaluate faculty and staff; and a minimum of five years of progressive academic leadership experience with a strong educator-preparation background, including understanding of teacher preparation, educational leadership, special education, curriculum/instruction and/or other relevant education programs. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong partnerships with K–12 school districts, state education agencies, professional organizations, community organizations and education policymakers is preferred.
Application and Position Information
Please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Official transcripts are required before appointment.
In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $230,000 to $260,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.
Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.
Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.
Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify.
Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.
Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
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