Dean, College of Education and Human Development

Texas A&M University seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). This is a compelling opportunity to focus on the advancement of the College’s mission of enhancing opportunities in educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of educational administration, educational psychology, health, sport, business and government. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will set and implement an innovative strategy and vision to grow the College’s interdisciplinary collaborations, external partnerships, and reputation for excellence. In collaboration with University leadership, the Dean will work to gain recognition for Texas A&M as the preeminent institution for creative scholarship, transformational teaching and learning, and impactful service.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated effective leadership with a strong personal record of administrative leadership, teaching, research and service. Candidates must be eligible for appointment at the rank of tenured full professor at Texas A&M University in one or more of the academic units in the CEHD, have a commitment to shared governance, and be a consistent and vocal advocate for faculty, staff, and students, supporting faculty teaching, creative works and scholarship, mentoring, and service. They will work to promote a culture of transparency and collaboration across all constituencies by building consensus and trust in policy and process decisions that will advance the mission, values, and priorities of the College and the University.

The Dean will oversee four distinct academic departments–Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, Educational Psychology, Kinesiology & Sport Management, and Teaching, Learning and Culture. They will also serve on the University’s Council of Deans, and engage with regional school districts, non-profit organizations, institutes and centers, and other external stakeholders, including potential donors who support the mission of the CEHD.

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