Assistant Dean

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Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional
Faculty


Department
School of Education and Applied Professions


Local Title
Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Assessment


Budget Title
Assistant Dean


Rank

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TBD


Salary Range

FTE
Full-Time


Bargaining Unit
UUP


PRODiG+ Position
No


Executive Position
No


FLSA
Non-Exempt


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Brief Job Description


The Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Assessment in the School of Education and Applied Professions is responsible for leading accreditation steering committees for CAEP or other educator preparation accreditor (AAEQP), facilitating tasks related to accreditation for all programs in the Teacher Education Unit. The Asst. Dean will ensure that key program assessments and data are collected from all departments, especially those with specific accreditors, to document continuous program improvement. The Asst. Dean will chair the Assessment Committee of the Teacher Education Unit and lead the chairs and program directors to utilize sound assessment methodologies appropriate to their accreditors and their programmatic SLOs and monitor timely submission of accreditation documents. The Assistant Dean will advise the Deans of SEP and SAS on requirements of Educator Preparation Accreditation requirements.

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Data Analysis and Reporting
   1. Deliver monthly assessment reports to Teacher Education Council on behalf of the TEU Assessment and Accreditation Committee;
   2. Write Annual Report for Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) or equivalent accreditor;
   3. Monitor status of program and unit level data needed for institutional report.
2. Membership and active participation on all relevant campus committees; Current assessment- related committees and regular monthly meetings include:
   1. Dean's Department Chair Meetings
   2. Clinically Rich Practice Committee (monthly
   3. Teacher Education Council Meeting (monthly); TEU Professional Advisory Committee (four times annually); d) TEU Assessment and Accreditation Committee (monthly);
   4. TEU Recruitment and Retention Committee (monthly); e) Attend additional education and professional advisory council meetings (e.g., Exceptional Education Advisory Council)

This is an internal search limited to full-time Buffalo State University faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Current full-time faculty with terminal degree in a discipline represented in the Teacher Education Unit;
• Evidence of teaching, scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service that merits appointment as tenured associate or full professor status;
• Leadership and administrative experience at the department or university level;
• Documented success in program assessment leadership and development

Preferred Qualifications

Anticipated Date of Hire
09/14/2026


Priority Review Date

Application Deadline Date
08/28/2026


Open Until Filled
No


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