RIDER UNIVERSITY
Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey

DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
AND ASSOCIATE DEAN
OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCES

Rider University is seeking an outstanding leader for the position of Director of the School of Education and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences. The University invites nominations for, and expressions of interest in, the position.

Recognized as a top-tier Master’s institution, Rider University is a vibrant, student-centered community of learners and scholars. Centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia, the University is connected to the intellectual and cultural life of the Northeast corridor. With campuses located in Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey, Rider is an independent, residential university composed of four academic colleges — the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences, within which the School of Education is located; the College of Business Administration; the Westminster College of the Arts; and the College of Continuing Studies — offering 57 undergraduate and 21 graduate academic programs.

The School of Education is a highly-respected and dynamic part of Rider's uniquely collaborative academic culture. It supports a faculty of 30, enrolls a student body of 1,402, and prepares both undergraduate and graduate students for professional careers in education, organizations, and agencies in our diverse American society. The School’s field-based teacher preparation programs, as well as related programs in counseling and school psychology, are approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs, and the National Association of School Psychologists. All undergraduates complete two full majors and many complete an additional minor in early childhood education, special education or middle school education. Classroom and field experiences are designed to help students learn content and pedagogical knowledge which they apply in practice.

As the academic leader of the School, the new Director will join a university mobilizing and energized for its future. Competitive candidates must demonstrate evidence of successful leadership and oversight of education programs, faculty and staff, a real understanding of NCATE accreditation, and a proven ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues, most especially in the liberal arts and sciences. He/she will be expected to articulate and implement an academic vision for the future of K-12 education in a pluralistic society, as well as for a greater understanding on the part of faculty and student-educators of their social responsibility and role in providing effective K-12 education. Significant experiencea college or university setting and a record of distinguished scholarship appropriate to a senior appointment to the faculty are required.

Applications, nominations and confidential inquiries may be made to the University’s search consultants, Lucy Leske and Gaele McCully of Witt/Kieffer at RiderEducation@wittkieffer.com. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. For full consideration, applications should be received by June 30, 2008. The new Director of the School of Education and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences is expected to begin his/her term on January 1, 2009.

Rider University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff furthers the University’s educational mission.