DescriptionJob Title: Dean
(Two positions; select the one of choice)Reports To: Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs (PVPAA)
Department: School of Business,
School of Math, Science, & Technology
Classification: Full-time, Salary Exempt, 12 months, Benefits Eligible
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL POSITIONS- Provide leadership, organization, monitoring and evaluation of activities and management for academic program and curricular design with the School
- Provide leadership in developing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the curriculum and instructional activities of the School
- Lead in the planning, assessment, and evaluation of degree programs within the School; and ensuring that all institutional requirements for accreditation (program(s) and SACSCOC) are met by the School
- Provide leadership in advisement
- Resolve student and faculty issues
- Serve as a source of information regarding national trends relevant to the School's discipline(s)
- Evaluate each faculty member annually on their teaching, scholarship/research, and service contributions towards the mission and goals of the College and the specific School
- Assure staff are evaluated annually in a fair, objective, accurate and constructive manner according to applicable policies and practices
- Lead efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty, staff, and students into the School
- Assign responsibilities and resources within the School to support the growth and welfare of faculty and staff individually and collectively
- Facilitate faculty development and mentoring (both junior and senior faculty) and support professional growth
- Develop appropriate ways to recognize accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students
- Facilitate an environment promoting scholarship by faculty and staff of the School
- Assure adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements
- Lead budget planning for the School
- Lead planning initiatives and participates in continuing efforts to link/integrate the School's initiatives with both the School and College's strategic plans
- Facilitate collaborative and collegial relationships with all other Deans and the PVPAA to achieve the College's goals
- Fulfill requested assignments by the PVPAA essential for the College
- Teach six hours per semester
- Participate in all campus activities such as Faculty Assembly, Academic Affairs Council meetings, School meetings, Convocations, Commencement activities, called meetings by the President and the PVPAA
- Represent the School and the college in social and professional activities in the community
- Responsible for providing assistance to all tenure-track faculty to ensure a successful third year review and tenure process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS- Master's degree in a program area offered within the academic school to which you are applying or commensurate, closely aligned degree, required
- Ph.D. degree in a discipline offered within the academic division, preferred but not required
- Experience leading academic programs at the division level, or higher, preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES FOR ALL POSITIONS- Documented performance in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service
- Knowledge of programs within department in terms of requirements, policy, procedure, operation, and management
- Accreditation requirements generally and specifically those that apply to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR ALL POSITIONSWork is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment, which requires business professional attire. While performing the above job duties, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee, frequently, is required to walk, stand, reach and lift (25) pounds. The employee is required to travel within the area, as well as overnight travel on occasion, which may require air travel.
Qualified applicants should submit the following information in one (1) pdf document:
- Letter of Interest (include Division of interest)
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 references (noting contact information)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The final candidate who is extended an offer must successfully complete reference and background checks.LeMoyne-Owen College offers an attractive benefits package, including health, vision and dental benefits. The College pays for Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and paid time off.
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