Associate Dean, Academics and Student Success

Dayton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:	The position of Associate Dean for Academics and Student Success is a key position in the School of Engineering (SoE) at the University of Dayton. The position is to be filled by a tenured School of Engineering faculty member for a 3-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment. The position provides primary support to the Dean and School of Engineering in the areas of curriculum development and innovation experiential learning and undergraduate and graduate student success and retention. This role chairs the SoE undergraduate and graduate studies committees and liaises and collaborates with several other academic units and university offices that consult on university policy for academics and student success. The Associate Dean for Academics and Student Success is responsible for certain SoE operations and policies as assigned by the Dean of Engineering and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council. Within SoE this position provides supervision to assistant deans the graduate coordinator and engineering lab managers. Also as directed by the School of Engineering Dean this Associate Dean will represent the Dean of Engineering on occasions and SoE associate deans typically teach one course per academic year. This 12-month at will administrative staff appointment position accrues vacation and sick leave in accordance with university policy. At the University of Dayton we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation critical thinking solving complex problems and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences we encourage all candidates to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:	Current rank as tenured Associate Professor/Professor in the School of Engineering. Record of commitment to academic excellence as demonstrated by sustained effective teaching scholarship and service.
Preferred Qualifications:	While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: Articulated commitment to holistic student success and retention Ability to articulate an appreciation for and the distinctiveness of all School of Engineering programs Successful experience in one or more of the following: curriculum development and pedagogical innovations in accordance with ABET accreditation and SoE and university-wide initiatives working in collaborative environments and teams manage many complex time-sensitive projects and/or programs independently carefully and efficiently experience leading managing and mentoring teams and individuals strategic planning and implementing strategic initiatives communicating effectively with diverse constituencies Effective interpersonal communication skills Effective classroom management skills Effective oral communication skills Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition to support social justice inclusive excellence and a commitment of service to the community university and profession.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	To apply please upload: A cover letter describing how the minimum and any preferred qualifications are met. Please limit to two pages. Current CV Leadership philosophy statement that describes your leadership philosophy within the context of the Marianist Characteristics of Leadership and inclusive excellence. Please limit to one page. Vision for student success and retention and curriculum innovation statement that describes your vision for student success retention and curriculum innovation within the context of the School of Engineerings Bold Step Plan/Vision. Please limit to two pages. Posting closes at 11:55 PM
Closing Statement:	Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms achieve fair outcomes and model inclusion across our campus University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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Position Summary:The position of Associate Dean for Academics and Student Success is a key position in the School of Engineering (SoE) at the University of Dayton. The position is to be filled by a tenured School of Engineering faculty member for a 3-year appointment with the possibility of reappoin...

Position Summary:	The position of Associate Dean for Academics and Student Success is a key position in the School of Engineering (SoE) at the University of Dayton. The position is to be filled by a tenured School of Engineering faculty member for a 3-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment. The position provides primary support to the Dean and School of Engineering in the areas of curriculum development and innovation experiential learning and undergraduate and graduate student success and retention. This role chairs the SoE undergraduate and graduate studies committees and liaises and collaborates with several other academic units and university offices that consult on university policy for academics and student success. The Associate Dean for Academics and Student Success is responsible for certain SoE operations and policies as assigned by the Dean of Engineering and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council. Within SoE this position provides supervision to assistant deans the graduate coordinator and engineering lab managers. Also as directed by the School of Engineering Dean this Associate Dean will represent the Dean of Engineering on occasions and SoE associate deans typically teach one course per academic year. This 12-month at will administrative staff appointment position accrues vacation and sick leave in accordance with university policy. At the University of Dayton we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation critical thinking solving complex problems and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences we encourage all candidates to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:	Current rank as tenured Associate Professor/Professor in the School of Engineering. Record of commitment to academic excellence as demonstrated by sustained effective teaching scholarship and service.
Preferred Qualifications:	While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: Articulated commitment to holistic student success and retention Ability to articulate an appreciation for and the distinctiveness of all School of Engineering programs Successful experience in one or more of the following: curriculum development and pedagogical innovations in accordance with ABET accreditation and SoE and university-wide initiatives working in collaborative environments and teams manage many complex time-sensitive projects and/or programs independently carefully and efficiently experience leading managing and mentoring teams and individuals strategic planning and implementing strategic initiatives communicating effectively with diverse constituencies Effective interpersonal communication skills Effective classroom management skills Effective oral communication skills Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition to support social justice inclusive excellence and a commitment of service to the community university and profession.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	To apply please upload: A cover letter describing how the minimum and any preferred qualifications are met. Please limit to two pages. Current CV Leadership philosophy statement that describes your leadership philosophy within the context of the Marianist Characteristics of Leadership and inclusive excellence. Please limit to one page. Vision for student success and retention and curriculum innovation statement that describes your vision for student success retention and curriculum innovation within the context of the School of Engineerings Bold Step Plan/Vision. Please limit to two pages. Posting closes at 11:55 PM
Closing Statement:	Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms achieve fair outcomes and model inclusion across our campus University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.