About the University of Denver

Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge, and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.

About the Morgridge College of Education

The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver is a graduate professional school dedicated to creating positive change by unleashing the power of learning. The college infuses equity across its advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction, counseling psychology, early childhood special education, education leadership and public policy, higher education, research methods and library information science, school counseling, school psychology, and teacher preparation. MCE’s mission is to be a force for positive change in the lives of individuals, organizations, and communities by preparing highly competent, socially responsible, ethical, and caring professionals; engaging in learning partnerships; contributing high-quality research; and modeling excellence in all our educational programs.

Position Summary

The Division Lead is a a faculty administrative role and a key academic leader responsible for guiding one of the Morgridge College of Education’s newly formed academic divisions. The Division Lead provides strategic, operational, and academic leadership to support high-quality teaching, research, accreditation, enrollment, and faculty development. This role ensures divisional coherence while preserving the autonomy of individual programs, aligning divisional activities with MCE’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. Division Leads serve as the primary link between program leadership and the Dean’s Office and play a central role in ensuring the sustainability, visibility, and academic excellence of the division. Division Leads will represent the division at college and university-level committees, initiatives, and meetings. They will need to communicate divisional priorities to college leadership and advocate for needs aligned with strategic goals.

The Division Lead reports to the Dean or designee.

Essential Functions

Faculty Responsibilities 

• Teaching, Research and Service as designated and appropriate for faculty role

Academic Leadership & Division Governance 

• Provide strategic direction to advance the Division’s academic identity, priorities, and contributions to MCE.
• Coordinate divisional curriculum planning, scheduling, and academic operations in collaboration with Curriculum Leads/Training
• Directors and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Ensure alignment of divisional programs with accreditation, licensure, and professional standards.
• Facilitate division meetings, communication, and collaborative decision-making.
• Promote interdisciplinary engagement throughout the larger unit and cross-division collaboration.

Faculty Development, Mentorship & Evaluation 

• Conduct annual faculty performance reviews in consultation with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.
• Support faculty advising and mentoring, teaching excellence, research productivity, professional development, and workload equity.
• Coordinate faculty onboarding and orientations within the division.
• Provide guidance for faculty navigating promotion, tenure, contract renewal, and sabbatical processes (consistent with existing governance structures).

Enrollment, Budget & Resource Management 

• Partner with Enrollment and Marketing to strengthen recruitment, yield, and program growth.
• Manage the division budget, ensuring transparent and strategic use of resources.
• Oversee adjunct hiring, onboarding, and placement, ensuring instructional quality and alignment with divisional needs.

Student Support & Academic Quality

• Support program-level student advising, progression, and remediation processes.
• Assist Program Leads and Associate Deans with student concerns, escalations, and community partnerships.
• Ensure high-quality field, practicum, and internship experiences (in partnership with Field/Practicum Directors).
• Strengthen the overall student experience through inclusive, evidence-informed, and student-centered practices.

Accreditation, Assessment & Compliance

• Support accreditation and licensing requirements relevant to programs in the Division.
• Partner with the Accreditation & Assessment Director/Executive Assistant for Accreditation (or the designee) to ensure timely reporting, continuous improvement, and program evaluation.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, learning assessment, and program documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and ability to operationalize priorities.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to transparent, equitable, and participatory leadership.
• Ability to balance administrative duties with teaching and scholarly expectations.
• Capacity to foster interdisciplinary connections and community partnerships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment, knowledge, and ability to effectively engage individuals from broadly diverse communities.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with peers, Divisions, and senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to create effective partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have attention to detail, and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to handle time sensitive/confidential information appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a field represented within the division.
• Rank of Associate Professor or Professor (tenured, or clinical series as defined by MCE governance).
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
• Prior leadership experience (e.g., Program Lead, Training Director, Coordinator, Committee Chair).
• Earned doctorate from an accredited university in a discipline (or closely related field) offered through MCE.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member in a diverse, collaborative, and collegial environment with faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• Demonstrated performance in making sound, independent judgements.
• Strong process management skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including complete familiarity with MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing accreditation processes (e.g., CACREP, NASP, APA, ELPS leadership standards, ALA).
• Evidence of successful collaboration across programs or units.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, social justice, inclusive leadership, and whole-person development.
• Experience mentoring faculty and supporting research development or grant activity.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 17, 2026.

Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is UC.

Compensation

Stipend of $15,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/].

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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