The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean for Teacher Education. This is a full-time, tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The Associate Dean for Teacher Education, a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team, will serve as the point person for all matters related to teacher preparation including establishing a vision for UB Teacher Education, and engaging with local, statewide, SUNY, and national partners.

The Graduate School of Education is a mission-driven organization that is fundamentally concerned with access, equity, diversity, and inclusion for marginalized and underserved students. Our highly collaborative and collegial environment was built on principles of inclusion and belonging. We seek a leader who embodies these values. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a successful commitment and be eager to cultivate a student-centered culture of practice, promoting a sense of collegiality and ambition amongst faculty, staff, and students. Our future Associate Dean for Teacher Education will utilize their leadership experience and vision to continue to introduce and innovate our teacher preparation programs to ensure that students are prepared to address contemporary social, political, economic, and environmental challenges that impact public education.

Successful candidates will bring interest, experience, and skills to advance and expand current community-centered teacher education initiatives. Our nationally recognized teacher residency program, founded on principles of equity, inclusivity, and collaborative professionalism, is a standard bearer of our teacher education programming. We offer a comprehensive number of degrees and pathways that lead to NYS certifications including masters (2 years), combined bachelors-masters degree (3+2), and teacher residency programs (16 mos.). All pathways are accredited through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.