Position DetailsPosting Summary
Position Title Associate Dean
Job Responsibilities The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. School of Education is seeking an Associate Dean.
Responsibilities include:Faculty & Academic Program Support- Review syllabi for all programs to ensure alignment with institutional policies.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and overseeing academic programming, curriculum, instruction, and assessment activities.
- Oversee and coordinate all summer programming.
- Maintain candidate support systems and appeals/complaints databases. Maintain and update Brightspace program pages in collaboration with program chairs.
Accreditation & Quality Assurance- Serve as the primary liaison between the School of Education and accreditors for all program areas (CAEP/AQUEP, Middle States, CSWE, ASHA, and any other new programs),
- Attend accreditation conferences and report back to the school.
- Lead and support the development, revision, and monitoring of the School's Strategic Plan, Quality Assurance System, Assessment and Evaluation Plan.
- Serve as the key organizer and writer of accreditation self-study reports with the Assistant Dean of Assessment and faculty.
- Coordinate accreditation Board of Examiner pre-visits and campus visits for all programs.
- In collaboration with the Director of student teaching and dept. chair, oversee and develop residency/apprenticeship program.
- Work with the Assistant Dean of Assessment and act as a liaison with Program Chairs and Chair of Clinical Services for programmatic decisions related to implementation of quality assurance system (e.g., accreditation phase in plans, assessment placement in courses, accreditation completer studies)
NYSED Duties & State Programming- Write applications to NYSED for new and revised programs.
- Serve as liaison to NYSED regarding accreditation and regulatory matters.
- Assist with leading focus groups for new programming and reaching out to stakeholders about potential programs
Campus-Wide Initiatives & Administrative Leadership- Serve as the contact person for Registrar's Office approvals and communication.
- Collaborate with the Dean, Program Chairs, faculty, and Grants Office on grant proposals.
- Assist with recruitment sessions, orientations, and departmental recruitment plans.
Education / Experience Required:- A terminal degree in education or a related field such as social work speech pathology,etc.
- A record of teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and program leadership in teacher education and/or social work.
- Evidence of collaboration, shared governance, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of populations.
- Experience leading change, mentoring faculty, and supporting academic programs.
- Experience with leading a social work program and/or a social work background
Preferred:- Experience with CAEP, SPA reporting, CSWE, or state regulatory processes.
- Experience with P-12 partnerships, teacher preparation, or clinical education.
- Grant-writing experience.
- Specialty licensure (ie social work, education, speech pathology, etc. )
Competencies / Skills - Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with learning management systems, assessment platforms, and educational
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting at a desk, working on a computer).
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
- Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10-20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files).
- Ability to navigate office environment, including walking short distances and bending or reaching as needed.
Supervision of Employees N/A
Work Environment Office Setting
Equipment to be Used - MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SPSS
- Tk20 system
- Blackboard
- SoE Testing Database
- Access/Banner Database
- Pearson Database
- Qualtrics Software
- Fax
- Printer
- Copier
- Telephone
- Zoom
Job Type Full-time
Work Hours This is a full-time position scheduled for thirty-five (35) hours per week; 12 months a year.
For full consideration, applications are due by July 14, 2026, for a fall 2026 start date. Accepting applications until filled.Minimum Number of References Requested 3
Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range $87,500.00 - $100,500.00 per year
Notes The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed
herePosting Detail Information
Posting Number S00795P
Desired Start Date 08/15/2026
Open DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant 
