Dean College of Arts Sciences
Dean College of Arts Sciences
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Founded in 1893 New Mexico Highlands University is a public comprehensive institution serving its global and local communities. Its mission is to provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering creativity critical thinking and research in the liberal arts sciences and professions within a diverse community. Located in Las Vegas N.M. with centers in Santa Fe Albuquerque Rio Rancho Farmington and online NMHU strives to be a premier comprehensive university transforming lives and communities now and for generations to come. It is steadfastly committed to its core values of excellence diversity accessibility and responsiveness which define the Highlands experience and provide the foundation of its brand. Serving approximately 2700 total students evenly distributed between residential commuter and online the University offers 29 bachelors degree and 31 masters degree options spread out across four colleges and schools: Facundo Valdez School of Social Work; School of Business Media and Technology; School of Education; and College of Arts and Sciences. With its online programs having experienced significant growth NMHU stands out for its accessibility and flexibility in delivery effectively serving students of all types. The studentfaculty ratio is 151. In addition to a rich academic curriculum students experience deep meaningful learning commonly associated with highimpact educational practices such as undergraduate research internships studyabroad experiences service learning projects directly connected with classes and other communitybased activities. Eightynine percent of New Mexico Highlands Universitys diverse faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. New Mexico Highlands University NMHU a Hispanic Serving Institution in Northern New Mexico seeks a studentcentered visionary leader with an innovative spirit for the position of Dean of the Arts & Sciences. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College leading faculty and staff to include hiring recommendation for reappointments promotion and tenure posttenure review and annual evaluations. The Dean ensures the integrity accountability and continuous improvement of new and current academic programs and services builds and maintains relationships with the community promotes student success and satisfaction engages in fund/friendraising supports increasing enrollment and retention of students manages fiscal and other resources. The position will also lead development of new and enhancement of existing academic programs that promote professional development faculty research and other scholarly activities. Responsibilities include leading the development evaluation and administration of the college curriculum on all campuses and online. The successful candidate will have the experience and skills to advance the College of Arts & Sciences The Dean reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Provost Council and Deans Council.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provide Leadership to the College of Arts & Sciences including strategic planning and analysis; Provide leadership in the recruitment of faculty ; Oversee personnel matters involving academic and nonacademic employees within the College of Arts & Sciences including recruiting qualified candidates and conducting personnel evaluations within the Collective Bargaining Agreement; Make recommendations to the Provost regarding personnel appointments and reappointments promotions and dismissal if necessary; Provide the Provost with monthly reports reports for the Board of Regents and annual reviews of staff; Overseas and manages faculty workload plans; Articulate budgetary needs of the College and manage the allocation and expenditure of resources; Represent the University and the College of Arts & Sciences in recruiting efforts and attend various academic and social functions both on and off campus; Promote interdisciplinary collaboration cooperation and scholarly activity; Promote support and work with faculty in the development of programming for posttraditional and distance students; Develop annual goals and objectives guiding the activities of the College of Arts & Sciences; Support the departments with relevant professional associations as well as state and national regulatory or accrediting agencies; In collaboration with the Provost serve to support the Higher Learning Commission HLC accreditation efforts to include compiling data and preparing accreditation documents; Coordinate and oversee the assessment and development of academic programs; Support Universitywide assessment of key general education outcomes; Supports the departments in submission of grant applications and / or prepare proposals for outside funding of projects; Participate as a member or chair academic or campuswide committees as appointed by the Provost or voted on by faculty; Collaborate with chairs on the development of course schedules and student registration processes; Maintain good working relationships with faculty and administration in all academic and nonacademic sectors; Communicate effectively with constituents within the University surrounding community State and nationally regarding the University; Attend conferences and seminars to inform the campus community of teaching learning and advising trends and concepts; Maintain regular on ground presence in Las Vegas; Perform other related duties as assigned by the Provost;
Physical Demands
Minimal physical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with higher education administration over a fiveyear period; Experience and knowledge of posttraditional and distance student needs; Outstanding record of academic leadership; Community engagement and fundraising experience; Demonstrated record of commitment to excellence in teaching and research; Demonstrated achievement in the promotion of diversity affirmative action and Equal Opportunity; Evidence of instituting programs that improve retention/graduation/enrollment; experience with developmental education issues; and experience with distance delivery programs. Skill and experience with collective bargaining environments;
Founded in 1893 New Mexico Highlands University is a public comprehensive institution serving its global and local communities. Its mission is to provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering creativity critical thinking and research in the liberal arts sciences and professions within a diverse community. Located in Las Vegas N.M. with centers in Santa Fe Albuquerque Rio Rancho Farmington and online NMHU strives to be a premier comprehensive university transforming lives and communities now and for generations to come. It is steadfastly committed to its core values of excellence diversity accessibility and responsiveness which define the Highlands experience and provide the foundation of its brand. Serving approximately 2700 total students evenly distributed between residential commuter and online the University offers 29 bachelors degree and 31 masters degree options spread out across four colleges and schools: Facundo Valdez School of Social Work; School of Business Media and Technology; School of Education; and College of Arts and Sciences. With its online programs having experienced significant growth NMHU stands out for its accessibility and flexibility in delivery effectively serving students of all types. The studentfaculty ratio is 151. In addition to a rich academic curriculum students experience deep meaningful learning commonly associated with highimpact educational practices such as undergraduate research internships studyabroad experiences service learning projects directly connected with classes and other communitybased activities. Eightynine percent of New Mexico Highlands Universitys diverse faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. New Mexico Highlands University NMHU a Hispanic Serving Institution in Northern New Mexico seeks a studentcentered visionary leader with an innovative spirit for the position of Dean of the Arts & Sciences. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College leading faculty and staff to include hiring recommendation for reappointments promotion and tenure posttenure review and annual evaluations. The Dean ensures the integrity accountability and continuous improvement of new and current academic programs and services builds and maintains relationships with the community promotes student success and satisfaction engages in fund/friendraising supports increasing enrollment and retention of students manages fiscal and other resources. The position will also lead development of new and enhancement of existing academic programs that promote professional development faculty research and other scholarly activities. Responsibilities include leading the development evaluation and administration of the college curriculum on all campuses and online. The successful candidate will have the experience and skills to advance the College of Arts & Sciences The Dean reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Provost Council and Deans Council.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provide Leadership to the College of Arts & Sciences including strategic planning and analysis; Provide leadership in the recruitment of faculty ; Oversee personnel matters involving academic and nonacademic employees within the College of Arts & Sciences including recruiting qualified candidates and conducting personnel evaluations within the Collective Bargaining Agreement; Make recommendations to the Provost regarding personnel appointments and reappointments promotions and dismissal if necessary; Provide the Provost with monthly reports reports for the Board of Regents and annual reviews of staff; Overseas and manages faculty workload plans; Articulate budgetary needs of the College and manage the allocation and expenditure of resources; Represent the University and the College of Arts & Sciences in recruiting efforts and attend various academic and social functions both on and off campus; Promote interdisciplinary collaboration cooperation and scholarly activity; Promote support and work with faculty in the development of programming for posttraditional and distance students; Develop annual goals and objectives guiding the activities of the College of Arts & Sciences; Support the departments with relevant professional associations as well as state and national regulatory or accrediting agencies; In collaboration with the Provost serve to support the Higher Learning Commission HLC accreditation efforts to include compiling data and preparing accreditation documents; Coordinate and oversee the assessment and development of academic programs; Support Universitywide assessment of key general education outcomes; Supports the departments in submission of grant applications and / or prepare proposals for outside funding of projects; Participate as a member or chair academic or campuswide committees as appointed by the Provost or voted on by faculty; Collaborate with chairs on the development of course schedules and student registration processes; Maintain good working relationships with faculty and administration in all academic and nonacademic sectors; Communicate effectively with constituents within the University surrounding community State and nationally regarding the University; Attend conferences and seminars to inform the campus community of teaching learning and advising trends and concepts; Maintain regular on ground presence in Las Vegas; Perform other related duties as assigned by the Provost;
Physical Demands
Minimal physical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with higher education administration over a fiveyear period; Experience and knowledge of posttraditional and distance student needs; Outstanding record of academic leadership; Community engagement and fundraising experience; Demonstrated record of commitment to excellence in teaching and research; Demonstrated achievement in the promotion of diversity affirmative action and Equal Opportunity; Evidence of instituting programs that improve retention/graduation/enrollment; experience with developmental education issues; and experience with distance delivery programs. Skill and experience with collective bargaining environments;
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Full Time
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