Associate Dean Faculty Affairs

Department: College of Science

Classification: Administrative Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliationthroughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values includecultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging,respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures,and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growthto an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsivenessin academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we striveto attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Sciencemission and vision.

The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs provides leadership,oversight, and strategic direction for matters related to facultywithin the College of Science, including recruitment, appointment,promotion and tenure, professional development, mentoring,evaluation, and faculty success initiatives.

• Connects faculty with local, national, and internationalenterprises to foster research and educational initiatives;
• Develops and manages faculty mentor programs. Pairs junior faculty with senior peers and outside mentors. Organizesprofessional development activities, including workshops, seminars,and retreats focused on pedagogy, grant writing, publishing, and leadership skills; and
• Promotes faculty success and recognition by identifying opportunities for awards, prizes, and recognitions (both internal and external). Monitors and supports scholarly productivity,including publications and grants, and leverages data to helpfaculty identify areas for improvement and growth.

• Oversees and coordinates promotion and tenure (P&T) processes, as well as annual, merit review cycles, ensuringtransparency, fairness, and consistency in reviewing criteria and procedures;
• Supports department chairs and faculty in preparing P&Tdossiers. Addresses cases involving performance concerns andprobationary issues; and
• Conducts annual training on P&T dossier preparation for department heads, administrative support, unit P&T committees,and faculty interested in promotion.

• Interprets and implements personnel policies to ensure alignment with institutional standards;
• Ensures faculty compliance with university, accreditation, andlegal requirements;
• Establishes systems and timelines for reviews, promotions, and credentialing processes;
• Manages budgets related to faculty affairs, holding signaturebudget authority to approve and commit funds;
• Provides guidance and assistance on faculty relations matters,including grievances, disagreements, and development opportunities;and
• Coordinates with George Mason University offices and keycollaborators on faculty relations.

• Partners with central Faculty Affairs, the Provost’s Office,Human Resources, and Teaching & Learning Centers to alignfaculty initiatives with institutional priorities;
• Liaises with research support offices to facilitate facultyengagement in research activities;
• Maintains effective communication channels to keep facultyinformed about deadlines, criteria, and best practices;
• Collaborates as an active member of the College of Science(COS) dean’s leadership team, contributing to the development and implementation of college and university strategic plans;
• Leads efforts related to faculty affairs and occasionallysupports strategic initiatives outside of this focus area.
  
  Maintains an understanding of education, outreach, and research programs as they apply to faculty;
• Makes timely decisions within established policies and procedures to implement COS philosophy, policy plans, and…