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Position Responsibilities:
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The Dean is responsible for the management of Azrieli, academically, fiscally, and administratively. The Dean will articulate and execute a sustainable vision for graduate study of Jewish education, develop new academic programs where appropriate, and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community leaders to advance YU’s mission. The Dean will play a critical role in budget planning, fundraising, resource development, and assessment of student learning.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean oversees an associate dean, an academic administrator, directors of masters’ and the doctoral program, and other staff and faculty. In shaping the next chapter of Azrieli, the Dean will respond to present and emerging trends and best practices in the field of Jewish education and ensure that future educators and school administrators receive the training to develop the skills needed to educate and inspire the coming generation of students.
The Dean will maintain, network, and develop new relationships with professional constituencies in Jewish day schools and communal Jewish education agencies to support research, curricula, consultation, policies, and other areas of mutual interest. The Dean will increase enrollment and grow the reputation of Azrieli nationally and internationally.
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Experience & Educational Background:
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Candidates should have a doctorate and a distinguished record of at least eight years in academic leadership positions and research or scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the rank of tenured Associate or Full Professor. Candidates should also have experience and knowledge of the K-12 Jewish day school landscape, preferentially as a former day school educator or administrator, and the capacity to mentor faculty. |
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Skills & Competencies:
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The Dean should have superb interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to Torah values and higher education. Successful candidates will demonstrate deep dedication to and appreciation for the mission and vision of Azrieli and YU, have familiarity with issues in higher education and knowledge of the Modern Orthodox world, and create a strategic plan for Azrieli’s future. Candidates will have proven success in developing an institution and new academic programs, a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and to the production of research. Every candidate should have significant financial management and fundraising abilities and serve as a strong and effective ambassador and advocate for Azrieli.
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About Us:
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As a premier international center for the preparation of Jewish educators and administrators, Azrieli's approach to education is at once rooted in sacred Jewish traditions and modern disciplines informing our understanding of how children learn and sharing best practices for educational leadership. Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and other disciplines.
Yeshiva University is a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment that invites a cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and building community together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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