This position is a full time 12-month administrative appointment reporting to the Dean and is responsible for managing and advancing all aspects of the research and engagement activity for faculty in the college. The Associate Dean of Research and Engagement position encompasses the following areas of responsibility:
Research
• Lead and implement training and development opportunities to promote faculty success in acquiring research and fellowship support
• Facilitate the submission of proposals and coordinate the post-award administration of grants and contracts,
• Advocate with University Research Administration on behalf of college research efforts,
• Provide college research funds in support of scholarship across the departments, in consultation with the Research Committee,
• Develop and identify cross-college, interdisciplinary, and/or multi-university research initiatives to advance college and university priorities, and
• Develop, oversee and implement the Dean’s priority programs related to research
• Serve as the liaison between department heads, dean, and university- leadership (e.g., Vice Chancellor for Research)
• Manage start up packages for new faculty hires in collaboration with department heads and Assistant Dean of Finance
• Manage scholarly reassignment processes and procedures
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs to enhance support for student research
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Interdisciplinary Affairs and Partnerships to pursue interdisciplinary partnerships in the research arena
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure research policies and procedures attend to issues of equity and inclusion
• Oversee the college’s research committee
• Manage college funding programs for research (Faculty Research & Professional Development, Junior Faculty Development Award, Proposal Preparation Program)
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Engagement:
• Oversee college centers (Center for Faculty and Community Engagement, Khayrallah Center, etc.) to ensure alignment with college & university missions
• Coordinate the college’s engagement and extension efforts
• Oversee and implement the Dean’s priority programs related to engagement and extension
• Serve as the liaison between department heads, dean, and university- leadership regarding engagement and extension efforts

Other duties:
• Attend college leadership meetings
• Attend relevant university meetings
• Oversee administrative work of center directors (in their secondary administrative roles)
• Supervise staff in the Office of Research and Engagement
• Oversee faculty research awards
• Coordinate Professorships & Distinguished Professorships
• Review and approve Conflict of Interest Disclosures & Notices of Intent for External Activities for Pay for college

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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), a distinguished public undergraduate and master's level institution located in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks a new Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED). Cal Poly's acclaimed College offers a unique blend of eight-degree programs in five closely related departments: architectural engineering, architecture, city and regional planning, construction management, and landscape architecture. The university seeks a visionary leader with a deep and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a solid scholarly record; and the ability to foster collaboration within the college, across the university, and beyond.

With energetic leadership and dynamic partnership opportunities in California, Cal Poly is at a juncture in its history where it can build capacity and capability to respond to untapped opportunities inside and outside the university and to prepare its students for success and leadership in a dynamic, global workplace. Cal Poly aspires to be the nation's premier comprehensive polytechnic university, developing and inspiring innovative whole system thinkers to serve California and the world at large.

The dean's principal responsibility will be to promote Cal Poly's mission of "Learn by Doing" through excellent education in a comprehensive polytechnic setting, generating Ready Day One graduates. The dean will work in close partnership with the Provost, President, other senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students, to lead and oversee the college's vision and identity, academic programs and scholarship, student success, and external reputation and relationships. The successful candidate will be an inspiring and energetic leader with the proven capacity to advance an academic mission through excellent stewardship, thoughtful cultivation of key relationships and sound financial management.

Academic Search is assisting California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in this work. Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation with the senior consultants leading the search: Dr. Cynthia M. Patterson (Cynthia.Patterson@academicsearch.org) or Dr. Maria Thompson (Maria.Thompson@academicsearch.org).

Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Monday, October 16, 2023. For more information about this opportunity, the institution, and the application process, please review the full position profile on the Academic Search website: Academic Search website. Nominations and applications may be sent to DeanCAEDCalPolySLO@academicsearch.org. To submit a nomination, please include the nominee's full name, title, position, and email address. The anticipated salary range is between $240,000 and $255,000 annually and the position is available in Summer 2024.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

For more information about this opportunity, the institution, and the application process, please review the full position profile on the Academic Search website: https://apptrkr.com/4552396.






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ABOUT ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY :

Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the positions listed below. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of 200,000, the hillside campus is just four miles away from downtown Huntsville. AAMU offers its 6,100-student population a wide range of course offerings under the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science. The School of Graduate Studies serves about 1,400 and offers doctoral degree programs in Applied Physics, Food Science, Plant/Soil Science and Reading/Literacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary:

This position is in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEaL) within the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. The associate or full professor must have the ability and experience to assume the role of chairperson of the department. As a faculty the expectation is for the chairperson to teach 50% of the full time equivalent (FTE) and carry out the chairperson's responsibilities for the remaining 50% of the FTE.  The chairperson reports directly to the Dean for the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences and is responsible for the supervision of faculty and staff in the Department of TEaL. As the academic leader of the department, the chairperson is expected to implement the University's strategic initiatives and maintain an annual cycle of assessments to monitor achievements.  The chairperson is also expected to successfully participate in shared governance and collaborative decision-making. The rank and tenure-status of the faculty position is negotiable based on qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teaches graduate and undergraduate foundation courses in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Participates in research projects and conducts an active research/publication agenda
• Serves as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provides service to the university, community, and profession
• Actively participates in the leadership team for CAEP accreditation and leads the state's Continuous Improvement for Educator Preparation (CIEP) process for all teacher certification programs across the university
• Participates with faculty members in shared governance in areas of goal setting and assessment; faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, and tenure and promotion reviews and evaluations; curriculum and program development and in student recruitment, retention, and career development.
• Ensures the periodic evaluation of programs and leads the revision and developing curriculum to reflect current trends and local, regional, and national needs in education.
• Encourages and models best practice in teaching. 
• Supports, evaluates, and maintains faculty and staff capable of delivering high quality curricula and related services to students and their families
• Coordinates departmental program development, review processes, curricula changes, and accreditation self-studies
• Makes department budget recommendations and maintains budgetary matters via Banner System
• Approves faculty teaching assignments and compiles faculty workload reports within the department ensuring fairness in assignments
• Leads departmental meetings with faculty and staff, a minimum of once a month
• Participates in weekly Department Chairs meetings with the Dean
• Serves as faculty mentor and recommends appropriate faculty for mentoring
• Completes all assignments/reports within time frame of submission deadlines
• Establishes and maintains a student friendly environment
• Provides leadership with the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Doctoral degree in an education discipline compatible with one of the programs in the department (Instructional Leadership, Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Education and secondary Education).
• At least 5 years of successful teaching in higher education
• At least 3 years of experience leading CAEP accreditation or serving as a national CAEP accreditation reviewer
• Experience coordinating academic programs or chairing a department in a higher education setting
• Sufficient scholarship/creative works, service and teaching to merit the position of associate or full professor as defined in the University's tenure and promotion policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong inter-personal skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit the following documents online to be considered for the position:

• Employment Application
• Resume (include all work experience/history)
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript (if applicable)

Already have an AAMU Employment Account? Login to add documents or update your account.

URL: www.aamu.edu

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ABOUT ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY :

Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the positions listed below. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of 200,000, the hillside campus is just four miles away from downtown Huntsville. AAMU offers its 6,100-student population a wide range of course offerings under the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science. The School of Graduate Studies serves about 1,400 and offers doctoral degree programs in Applied Physics, Food Science, Plant/Soil Science and Reading/Literacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary:

This position is in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership within the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. The position is a full-time (9-month) faculty position. The rank and tenure-status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teaches graduate and undergraduate Early Childhood education courses, in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Teaches graduate and undergraduate foundation courses, in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Recruits and advises students.
• Participates in research projects.
• Participates in continuous program improvement as required by the Alabama State Department of Education and CAEP
• Serves as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conducts an active research/publication agenda.
• Provides service to the university, community and profession.
• Serve on doctoral committees and/or chairing doctoral dissertations.
• Demonstrate teacher education competencies including those tied to creating constructive and coherent learning environments, modeling professional expectations, modeling high-quality practices, demonstrating a culture of feedback, and promoting principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Doctorate in Early Childhood Education or related field
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in P-12 schools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to model current teacher education competencies including creating constructive and coherent learning environments, modeling professional expectations, modeling high-quality practices, demonstrating a culture of feedback, and promoting principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.
• Knowledge of recruitment and advising procedures
• Knowledge of grant writing and research development
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching at the university level
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate skills in teaching blended or online classes
• Ability to work collaboratively with university and public school colleagues within a diverse environment
• Ability to contribute to academic program development and improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit the following documents online to be considered for the position:

• Employment Application
• Resume (include all work experience/history)
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript (if applicable)

Already have an AAMU Employment Account? Login to add documents or update your account.

URL: www.aamu.edu

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