Assistant Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Open Rank Clinical Professor

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number F00494P
Position Title Assistant Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Open Rank Clinical Professor
Department COEd Dean's Office
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Open-NTT
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the dean of the College of Education, the Assistant Dean for Strategic Partnerships serves as the chief academic administrator for educator preparation and will have experience with Texas Education Agency accreditation and credentialing requirements for education professions. We are seeking a colleague with an entrepreneurial spirit and experience establishing strategic partnerships with school districts. This individual should have a strong record of academic leadership and commitment to academic excellence and innovative program delivery and design. Experience with program development as well as evidence of successful collaboration between university, school district, community college, and other community partners. The start date of the position will be Fall 2024.
Duties of the Assistant Dean for Strategic Partnerships include:
  • Assisting the certification, field experiences, and advising offices in the coordination of program evaluation and accreditation;
  • Ensuring that all educator preparation programs are in compliance with accreditation requirements, including TEA and SACS.
  • Establishing and managing partnerships with school districts, community colleges, community agencies, universities, and international partners;
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for all educator preparation programming
  • Typically teaching two courses a semester for the College of Education.


The Assistant Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Open Rank Clinical Professor will help continue our tradition of preparing outstanding leaders for schools and districts. The College of Education at the University of Texas at Arlington seek leaders who:
  • Are servant-leaders and inspirational colleagues.
  • Demonstrate candor and authenticity.
  • Nurture the successes of colleagues and students.
  • Possess an energetic, well-grounded, success-oriented personality.
  • Show initiative and self-discipline, with confidence and charisma to lead, encourage, and empower.
  • Are creative, innovative, market-minded, and entrepreneurial.
  • Build consensus and are team-leaders who seek collective wisdom and input.
  • Are an effective change agent.
  • Are politically astute, yet not political.
  • Possess effective social skills.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • The College of Education seeks an innovative leader and thought partner that is skilled in establishing strategic partnerships with innovative approaches to educator preparation.
  • The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance as it relates to programs and accreditation for education preparation programs.
  • The successful candidate will teach courses focused on the preparation of educational leaders in the principal preparation program.
  • The successful candidate will engage in service to the college, university, and profession and contribute to cultivating collegiality within the college.
Required Qualifications
  • An earned doctorate in educational leadership, administration, education, or a closely related field by August 2024.
  • Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain strategic partnerships with districts.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education establishing partnerships with local school districts
  • Three or more years of experience as a K-12 administrator (principal level or higher) or principal certification.
  • Experience working with the Texas Education Agency on accreditation of educator preparation programs
  • Experience engaging practitioners in action research or job-embedded inquiry projects
  • Pedagogical experience with hybrid, blended, and online teaching strategies in higher education
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
Home to approximately 1,300 students, 40 faculty, and 25 staff members, the College of Education prepares education professionals to lead North Texas in a dynamic and changing environment and contributes to the national dialogue surrounding education in the 21st Century. The College has two departments, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/current-students/departments/elps ) and Curriculum and Instruction with more than 600 graduates in 2022-2023. The College is currently one of the state’s top producers of outstanding education professionals and is committed to meeting the goals of the UTA Strategic Plan/2025 (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/ ).
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2024
Open Date 02/01/2024
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/27194 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A letter of interest (not to exceed four pages)
  • Contact information for three professional references.


Review of applications will begin March 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Brenda Harris ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta

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