Dean College of Arts Sciences and Engineering
Dean College of Arts Sciences and Engineering
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidates education experience and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.
Description
The University of North Alabama seeks an innovative collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Arts Sciences and Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic college that combines diverse disciplines innovative programs and a strong commitment to student and faculty success.
The dean is the principal administrator and primary advocate for the college and reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The dean will provide vision and leadership for the college which includes three schools and multiple departments: The College of Arts Sciences and Engineering comprises the School of Humanities and Social Sciences which includes the departments of communication; English; foreign languages; history; military science; politics justice law and philosophy; psychology and sociology; and social work. The School of Natural Sciences Engineering and Mathematics includes the departments of biology; chemistry and physics; engineering and industrial professions; geoscience; and mathematics. The School of the Arts includes the departments of cinematic arts and theatre; entertainment industry; music; and visual arts and design. In addition to these schools the College also houses an interdisciplinary and professional studies program. Baccalaureate degrees are offered in all these disciplines and graduate programs are offered in applied manufacturing engineering criminal justice English family and community services history mathematics professional studies social work and writing.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Essential Job Duties
The dean articulates the vision of the college through successful leadership in college university and professional activities; advocates and fosters excellence in teaching scholarship and program development; and serves as the chief administrative and academic officer of the College of Arts Sciences and Engineering by providing strategic direction managing resources effectively and strengthening partnerships both within and beyond the university. The dean also plays a critical role in student recruitment retention and success initiatives and champions a culture of inclusion and shared governance while supporting faculty development.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate in a discipline taught within the college is required; significant teaching experience and scholarly achievements commensurate with those required for appointment at the rank of full professor is required; and a record of successful administrative experience and leadership in a university setting at the level of department head or above is required.
Knowledge skills and abilities include exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; a record of involvement with professional organizations consistent with the mission of the college; strong financial skills to include budget planning and financial management; knowledge of national accreditation standards for the disciplines within the college; success in fundraising and alumni engagement; ability to work collaboratively with other colleges and offices throughout the university; experience in strategic planning; a demonstrated commitment to the recruitment professional development and retention of a talented and diverse workforce; an understanding of educational technology trends in traditional and online instruction; a commitment to applied research including undergraduate research; and commitment to workforce development initiatives.Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. In addition official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained an official transcript of that degree(s) must alsobe submitted. Electronic copies if available of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1 Unofficial Transcript 2 etc. For questions please email or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values ethnic and cultural diversity will be affirmed. UNA is a smokefree campus.
Employment Type
Full Time
