Associate Dean and Professor of Education

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on Aug 28, 2026

Posting Details

Position Details
Title Associate Dean and Professor of Education
Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Kokomo Division of Education
Location Kokomo
Position Summary
The Division of Education at Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for a full time, 10-month, Associate Dean position beginning January 1, 2027. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the position includes a faculty rank of associate or full professor, depending on qualifications. Information about the program can be found at https://www.iuk.edu/humanities-and-social-sciences/education/index.html.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 57,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,230 students from a 14-county area in north-central Indiana. IU Kokomo has around 260 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu. Accommodations are available in the hiring process for individuals with disabilities. Those needing accommodations should contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance at 765-455-9316.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer, and a provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Basic Qualifications
Requirements include a doctoral degree in Education or related field, teaching experience at the undergraduate college level, a successful research program, a demonstrated commitment to collaboration, and administrative experience. The candidate’s teaching, research, and service record will be appropriate for the rank of associate or full professor at Indiana University Kokomo. Teaching and/or research experience in literacy is preferred, but not required.

Administrative duties
The associate dean will primarily serve an administrative role and will also have faculty status within the Division of Education. Administrative duties include:
  • Operational oversight, e.g. working closely with placement coordinator, program coordinator, and assessment coordinator.
  • Represent IUK DOE on multiple committees, such as the MSEd in Science of Reading and Registered Apprenticeship program.
  • Oversee curriculum, enrollment, recruitment, retention, advising, and student progression across undergraduate, graduate, licensure, residency, and apprenticeship programs.
  • Lead accreditation, assessment, and regulatory compliance, including CAEP accreditation, Teacher Preparation Inspection, state policies, licensure requirements, and key program assessments.
  • Develop, launch, and revise academic programs in response to workforce needs, state mandates, enrollment trends, and student outcomes.
  • Hire, onboard, train, mentor, and evaluate adjunct instructors, including syllabus review, teaching observations, feedback meetings, and ongoing instructional support.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with P–12 districts, superintendents, state agencies, IU Online, other IU campuses, and external organizations.
  • Represent the Division of Education on campus, university, state, and cross-campus committees and serve as a primary point of contact for external partners.
  • Lead recruitment, outreach, and program promotion through district visits, information sessions, campus events, website updates, and marketing materials.

Teaching and service
  • Teach one course per semester. Summer teaching is optional and for additional pay.
  • Perform various service duties for the Division.
Research
  • Tenured and tenure-track faculty have research expectations governed by Division, campus, and university policies. Normally this is 20% of their workload, but administrative positions waive this requirement. Should the associate dean leave the administrative position and return to faculty, they will be expected to pursue a research agenda in accordance with these policies.
Workload
The associate dean’s workload will follow Indiana University’s standard formula as follows:
  • 60% admin
  • 20% teaching
  • 20% service

Compensation includes faculty salary (dependent on rank) and an administrative stipend throughout the 10-month academic year as well as during summer sessions. Summer teaching is optional and for additional pay.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Sharon Johnson, Division of Education, Indiana University Kokomo, shrjohn@iu.edu.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing your qualifications for this position, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34168.
For Best Consideration Date 10/01/2026
Expected Start Date 01/01/2027
Posting Number IU-101650-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you previously been employed with IU?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. Statement of Research and Teaching
  4. List Of References
Optional Documents
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