The James H. Gilliam, Jr. College of Liberal Arts at Morgan State University is the largest academic unit at Morgan with over 1,300 students, and nearly 125 full and part-time faculty members.

The Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration reports to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and assumes a central role in the day-to-day management of the Dean’s office, as well as management of the Dean office’s finances, projects, and initiatives to ensure University compliance. The successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding of policies, processes, and programs in the College of Liberal Arts and how they support both the College’s and University’s missions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all faculty curriculum processes in accordance with University and College policies and priorities of the Dean;

• Overseeing programs and processes that promote collaboration and community and regional linkages in support of University and College goals;

• Overseeing the academic year, winter session, and summer session course schedules, and being responsible for academic assessment planning throughout the College;

• Overseeing College facilities in accordance with University and College policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure optimal space utilization for instructions and research as well as a physical work environment to meet the needs and goals of faculty, students, and staff in the College;

• Providing high-level administrative support to the Dean, working with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including faculty, University leaders, external constituents, including external professional consultants, and alumni/ae;

• Assisting with the preparation of reports and documentation required for accreditation on a timely basis;

• Assisting in the preparation of the College annual report;

• Providing timely reports to the Dean as requested;

• Encouraging and providing leadership for research;

• Coordinating the College interdisciplinary programs;

• Recommending faculty development programs and grantmanships;

• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires an earned doctorate in a discipline in the College;

• At least five years of professional and/or administrative experience at the college/university level including supervisory and program/project management;

• Experience in administrative planning, management, and budgeting;

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, excellent problem solving, organizational and interpersonal communication skills;

• Familiarity with the policies and procedures governing academic and intellectual life and

• A strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the campus and surrounding communities.

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The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a visionary, innovative, enthusiastic, and student-centered leader to serve as Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The candidate should possess a record of academic administrative and teaching excellence, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and inclusive decision-making. The ideal candidate must successfully engage and work well with various stakeholders – faculty, staff, students, fellow administrators, and community members – in building a vision for the College that emphasizes academic excellence. The College currently has 11 majors, 29 minors, and 1 certificate program.

Key duties include:

•Recruiting, developing, and managing an outstanding faculty;

•Identifying and building academic programs for 21st century undergraduate and graduate students;

•Identifying and crafting strategies for student recruitment and retention;

•Identifying and cultivating community engagement opportunities;

•Managing the College’s social media presence;

•Overseeing the development of all academic programs within the College;

•Creating an inclusive, team-oriented environment among faculty and staff;

•Managing a large budget.

The ideal candidate must be demonstrate experience as both a team member and team leader, should understand the importance of both budget and personnel management, have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, promote and encourage critical thinking, be able to attract external funding, create and strengthen ties with the community, and possess strong communication skills.

The University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC, is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina system, and is among the fastest growing universities in the state. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No.1 among Top Public Regional Colleges in the South. USC Upstate has also been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. In addition, student and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance to the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6,300 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body, many of whom are first-generation students. We are an EOE/AA employer and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for the faculty, staff, and administrators. We week a leader committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity at USC Upstate. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Education and Experience: The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution, a clear record of distinguished teaching and scholarship, and qualify as a full professor in one of the College’s disciplines. In addition, candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience at the Department or Division Head, or Center Director level or above, as well as a proven record of faculty supervision. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have a combined five years of experience at the Department or Division Head, or Center Director level or above.

Applicant Instructions: Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. Submissions must be complete for consideration. For a complete job description and to apply, go to: http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/82449 

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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Michigan State University, the nation’s pioneer land-grant university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, College of Social Science.

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As it anticipates celebrating 130 years of service to its students and its extensive external communities, Seattle University (SU) seeks a president to succeed its long-serving and successful incumbent, Stephen V. Sundborg, S. J.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit, Catholic university located in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Ranked as one of the nation’s leading institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review, Seattle University has eight academic divisions: Albers School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Nursing, College of Science and Engineering, School of Law, School of New and Continuing Studies and School of Theology and Ministry. Its diverse student body is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in 64 undergraduate programs, 39 graduate programs and 32 certificate programs.

Seattle University has spent the last year considering its future, identifying an ambitious set of Strategic Directions that will reposition the university for the 21^st century. The university's new president will have the opportunity to execute a strategic plan to realize the promise of those aspirations, focusing on the university's traditional strengths in assuring student success in an admirably diverse and socially active environment while leveraging the significant advantages of its location in Seattle, one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial cities in the world. Among the new president's most important resources in pursuing the success of the plan will be the institution's Jesuit, Catholic ethos, which emphasizes intellectual rigor, deep inquiry and discernment, social justice, care for the whole person, academic freedom and a deep respect for the dignity of every individual.

To accomplish these ends, Seattle University's next president will be a successful and experienced leader of people, programs and institutional change. Building on a deep understanding of the current circumstances of higher education – including the impact of, challenges associated with and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 crisis, the president will be an active and enthusiastic communicator and collaborator who is dedicated to inclusive, data-driven decision-making and the tenets of shared governance. The president will be a Roman Catholic, either lay or in religious orders, who resonates deeply and has demonstrated a professional life consistent with the university's Jesuit ethos and values and has demonstrated an abiding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. An earned terminal degree is required, as is at least a decade of progressively responsible managerial and leadership experience in one or more similarly complex environments, preferably in higher education. As would be expected, strong fiscal and budgetary skills and the necessary skill set and authentic enthusiasm to be a successful philanthropic fundraiser and builder of partnerships are required. The next president will be dedicated to the university's mission: to educating the whole person, to professional formation and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

Seattle University stands at the threshold of a new era of leadership, innovation and engagement, one that is built on more than a century of academic excellence and outstanding service to the community. Its next president will play a historic role in catalyzing its extraordinary faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters in securing the future of this storied institution, as it becomes one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world.

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. A description of the position can be found here: www.wittkieffer.com. Interested parties may apply via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received by August 15, 2020. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. For more information, questions or nominations, please contact Seattle University's consultants, Dennis Barden, Suzanne Teer and Jessica Herrington at: SeattleUPresident@wittkieffer.com.

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the university does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.

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The Board of Trustees invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of President of Simpson College. The College seeks an exceptional leader who will bring demonstrated success in senior-level leadership that includes management of a substantial and complex organization, along with a deep understanding of and appreciation for a liberal arts education. It is expected that the next president take office no later than June 1, 2020.

Founded in 1860, Simpson College is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Located just 12 miles south of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, Simpson's picturesque 75-acre campus in Indianola is home to more than 1,100 full-time undergraduate students with an additional 200 part-time, mostly adult students, at a site in West Des Moines. Greater Des Moines serves as the government, commercial, cultural and recreational hub for the state of Iowa.

The College has a strong academic reputation and is a highly student-centric institution, placing significant value on co-curricular learning. The 20 academic departments house 80+ majors and minors, as well as three graduate programs. Simpson’s general education curriculum focuses on high-impact educational practices such as undergraduate research, service learning, first-year experiences, and capstone courses in the major. It emphasizes areas of engagement linked to liberal arts modes of knowledge and embedded skills most valued by today’s employers.

Academic Search is partnering with Simpson College in this national search. Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity with the consultants leading the search:

President Dr. Jay Lemons (Jay.Lemons@academicsearch.org)

Senior Consultant Dr. Wanda Bigham (Wanda.Bigham@academicsearch.org)

Consultant Ms. Penny Gibbons (Penny.Gibbons@academicsearch.org).

For more information about this opportunity, position qualifications, and the application process, please review the full profile: https://apptrkr.com/1649168. Scroll down to Simpson College and click “Profile.”

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

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Nevada State College (https://nsc.edu/) invites applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position of Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to begin January 2021. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic professional to join a young, growing, and vibrant college as the leader of its largest academic unit, the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).

The dean oversees the college’s portfolio of liberal arts, sciences, and business course offerings and programs. The position fosters a positive and productive work environment that supports students in fulfilling their academic aspirations and faculty members’ development in their professional careers. To these ends, the next dean will have academic leadership experience, dedication to teaching excellence and student success, experience mentoring and supporting faculty, and the demonstrated ability to engage others in developing and implementing high-impact programs that prepare students for successful lives and academic productivity.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a discipline currently offered by LAS or a closely-related Arts, Humanities, Science (social, physical, or natural), or Business field.

• At least three years of leadership experience at the level of associate dean or higher.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, transparency, and shared governance.

• Demonstrated commitment to a teaching-focused and student-centered environment.

• Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.

• A record of distinguished teaching and service with sufficient evidence of scholarly achievements to achieve the rank of professor. (Click here to find the requirements for rank.)

• Experience managing academic budgets.

• Evidence of an ability to manage conflict and foster a positive and collegial work environment.

• Experience with organizational and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing growth and leading organizational change.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with high-impact teaching and learning practices, including assessment of student learning and evidence-based decision-making in student support and retention.

Additional information can be found in the position profile: https://apptrkr.com/1925508

Applications must be sent electronically to NSCDeanArtSc@academicsearch.org and should include (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of at least five professional references. The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. Confidential discussions with consultant Jean Floten (jean.floten@academicsearch.org) are encouraged.

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To be given full consideration for this position, applications should be submitted before August 14, 2020. Nominations, applications, and inquiries will be held in confidence until finalists are identified for on-campus interviews. Finalists must be willing to undergo a background check. 

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