Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies

SUNY Potsdam invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of The School of Education and Professional Studies.

The School of Education and Professional Studies at SUNY Potsdam has been preparing educators for more than 200 years. Today, that legacy of educational excellence also stretches to undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, health and human performance, to help students prepare for professions in the global economy.

The School offers baccalaureate degrees in business administration, early childhood/childhood education, adolescence education and exercise science, along with several popular minors, such as in wilderness education. The Schools growing portfolio of online graduate programs includes 12 M.S., M.S.T. and M.S.Ed. degrees spanning education, health and management, along with three post-bachelor advanced certificateswith still more in the works. Many lead to initial or professional New York State certification. The Schools education programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP).

Our ideal candidate will have a record of extensive academic achievement and effective administrative leadership, including building community across and within programs, departments, and schools and developing highly successful academic programs for a diverse range of students.

AboutSUNY Potsdam

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of Americas first 50 collegesand the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century,SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music,SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity.

AtSUNY Potsdam, students are encouraged to pursue their passions in a closeknit campus environment that emphasizes community, discovery and creativity. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to recruiting students with promise and helping them successfully find their paths and achieve their goals, both before and after graduation.

SUNY Potsdam has been ranked, consistently, in the top tier of public and private institutions in the Northern Regional Universities category of Americas Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Washington Monthly ranksSUNY Potsdam among the top public masters universities in the United States and named the College to its Best Bang for Your Buck (Northeast) list as well. The College has been regularly designated a Military Friendly School and is also recognized in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.

A complete description with additional information may be found https://employment.potsdam.edu/postings/5404.

Nominations and Applications

Review of applications for the Dean of College of Education and Professional Studies will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 2025 and must include:

A letter of interest addressing how the candidates experiences align with the position;

A current curriculum vitae; and

The contact information (email and phone) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate.

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