Dean School of Arts and Sciences

Job Title Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Position Summary

• Serves as Chief Academic Officer for the School of Arts and Sciences, provides advocacy for, leadership to and has managerial responsibility for the programs, budgets, course schedules, faculty and students of the School. Serves as a representative of the University administration to the faculty, staff and students of the School, as well as to the community. Reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President.
• Working with the department chairs and program directors, the Dean is responsible for the School’s academic program quality, assessment of curriculum and instruction, fostering faculty research and scholarship, budgeting and fiscal management, fundraising, and new program development.
• Teaches courses in their discipline as appropriate to the needs of the School and in consultation with the Provost/Senior Vice President. Serves on appropriate University committees, task forces, search committees and in other roles as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Provide leadership in support of the University’s strategic plan as well as in the development and execution of the School’s strategic plan, goals, and assessment.
• Provide leadership and direction to instructional and program staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty in developing and sustaining programs, instructional strategies, and program offerings.
• Recruit, develop and retain quality faculty and staff members.
• Evaluate faculty and staff based on performance criteria that supports and advances the School and the University.
• Recommend employment, retention, promotion, and termination of instructors and staff to the Provost.
• Assist in resolving faculty and staff issues, including student grievances, academic integrity, and safety concerns.

Curriculum and Program Oversight

• Oversee the School’s academic programs to ensure quality and relevance. Ensure that effective program planning and assessment is carried out in the School to accomplish the goals and objectives of the School’s and University’s Strategic Plan as well as to meet accreditation standards of SACSCOC .
• Lead the process of new program development and revision of existing programs, together with the faculty of the School in keeping with strategic planning initiatives and seek accreditation and approvals by relevant state, regional, national and professional accrediting agencies. Ensure assessment of student learning outcomes in accordance with University policies.
• Promote revenue growth through new initiatives, grants, and continuing education opportunities.

Accreditation and Compliance

• Ensure timely completion of accreditation and program approval requirements.
• Coordinate and document required program approval and/or accreditation activities.
• Maintain active program advisory committees to guide School programs.

Operations and Resource Management

• Manage course schedule and faculty load to positively impact budget through increasing average class sizes; reducing adjunct and stipend costs; and increasing revenue and contribution to the University.
• Develop and manage operating and restricted budgets within the School utilizing the financial and material resources of the School effectively and efficiently.
• Supervise the School budget, approve requisitions and travel requests, and submit annual budget requests to the Provost.
• In conjunction with department chairs and program directors, plan and coordinate course schedules to meet student needs and enrollment targets, optimizing faculty loads, budgets, and space.
• Conduct fundraising cultivation and solicitation in coordination with the Office of Advancement to raise funding for capital projects, new technology,…