Dean School of Arts & Humanities

Dean for the School of Arts & Humanities Office of the Provost Academic Affairs Tsaile Campus Duty Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some weekends or after-hours work.

The school dean reports to the provost and is responsible for supervising and administering the School of Arts and Humanities. This includes leading faculty members in planning, developing, and implementing instruction, research services, and outreach activities; collaborating with peers in other schools, department heads, and leaders of the college community; observing and evaluating faculty members while fostering an environment for both student and faculty growth;

enhancing relationships with internal and external constituencies; supporting the efforts of Diné College alumni; fostering participatory management and continuous improvement of programs; implanting academic policies; administering the School's budget; supporting departmental initiatives for program growth and improvement; serving as a member of the Provost Council; and fostering a climate characterized by the mission, vision, principles, and values of Diné College.

Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Administrative Duties: Provide leadership for faculty; work in a collaborative environment; serve as a liaison between the provost and faculty; communicate the goals of the college to faculty, staff, and students.
  • (a) Supervise both full‑time and adjunct faculty and staff in accordance with institutional policies and procedures, along with other applicable state and federal laws and regulations;
  • (b) Hire highly qualified and effective faculty and staff, and ensure their accountability for high‑level performance in areas appropriate to their positions, including being responsible for faculty onboarding and new‑hire orientation;
  • (c) Resolve student complaints in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Standards;
  • (d) Ensure coordination of all components and activities with the School;
  • (e) Submit monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports as required by internal and external entities;
  • (f) Assure availability of properly credentialed faculty to meet to curriculum delivery requirements, including development of an annual faculty staffing plan.
• Student Learning and Success:
  • (a) Ensure the education provided meets or exceeds standards set forth by the institution's accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission, and other accrediting agencies related to specialized programs;
  • (b) Ensure quality post-secondary student learning appropriate to higher education standards;
  • (c) Facilitate excellence in teaching, scholarly pursuits, and services to the college and the community with special emphasis on student success;
  • (d) Maintain transferability of course credits and/or academic programs, internally and externally;
  • (e) Ensure students matriculate through academic programs within the School of Arts and Humanities concurrently with the General Education core requirements; and plan for academic growth in accordance with the Academic Master Plan.
• Strategic Planning:
  • (a) Responsible and accountable for all monetary resources for the School of Arts and Humanities and seeks additional resources through fundraising, grants, alumni relations, and endowments to ensure program viability, and
  • (b) Conduct "program reviews" on a scheduled basis to make strategic, data‑informed decisions aligned with institutional and annual fiscal planning.
• Research:
  • (a) Conduct field‑appropriate research projects for the School of Arts and Humanities in preparation for publication, IRB, tribal, state, and federal requirements;
  • (b) Secure and coordinate relationships with other institutions through…