Vice President Academic Affairs and Academic Dean

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean

Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life.

The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourage the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes, and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

Position:
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean

Location:

Saint Vincent College

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Description:

The Vice President for Academic Affairs & Academic Dean will serve as the Chief Academic Administrator for all academic programs within the College. The Vice President for Academic Affairs & Academic Dean will provide overall direction of undergraduate and graduate programs that exemplify the highest standards of educational practice and academic excellence. The Vice President for Academic Affairs & Academic Dean must be a Catholic with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic liberal arts tradition and willing to embrace the principles of Ex corde Ecclesiae and the Benedictine educational mission of the College.

In addition, the Vice President of Academic Affairs advocates for and represents the faculty to both internal and external constituencies.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

An earned Doctorate from an accredited college or university in a discipline represented in the College.

Experience:

A notable record of academic achievement and teaching experience meriting a tenured appointment in one of the College's departments and significant experience in academic administration/leadership.

Essential Duties:
Advises the president on the formulation of the academic policies of the institution. Provides leadership in the implementation of those policies to serve the College mission and overall strategic plan. Promotes understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic, Benedictine mission of the College including the incorporation of mission awareness into hiring decisions and the consideration of Catholic, Benedictine traditions in curricular decisions.

Effectively manages and provides leadership to the Deans, Chairs, and faculty of the College, and the Directors and employees of all Centers. This includes but is not limited to:
Providing leadership in developing and understanding institutional goals and objectives;
Serving as an effective advocate for the faculty and academic endeavors in the College;
Supporting the principles of academic freedom;
Participating in the faculty development and evaluation process; supporting Department Chairs and School Deans in their evaluation of faculty. Reviewing and providing preliminary approval of the Chairs' and School Deans' recommendations on tenure, promotion and other career actions prior to submission to the Rank & Tenure Committee and the President. Serving as ex officio member of the Rank & Tenure Committee;
Determining employment criteria for academic and academic support positions within the College and consulting with employment and search committees;
Providing approval of all employment decisions with respect to hiring within the academic and academic support departments of the College;
Designing, evaluating, and overseeing individual development initiatives for faculty in consultation with School Deans and Directors of Centers or Programs;
Promoting faculty and staff welfare and professional development and a collegial and participatory culture within and across the College. Manages the active participation and support of the individual Schools' Councils of Advisors in the effective and successful governance of the School and represents the academic interests of the College to the Board of Directors. This duty includes but is not limited to:
Developing effective relationships with the members of the Council of Advisors for the Schools, and members of the Board of Directors of the College;
Along with the School Deans, conducting regular substantive meetings with the Councils of Advisors to solicit input and participation, as well as to provide feedback on the programs and progress of the Schools and College;
Encouraging the Deans of the Schools in working with members of the Council to identify and develop internships, graduate and professional school and career opportunities for students;
Encouraging the Deans of Schools to develop additional sources of academic and financial support for the School. Provides direction in the design and development of the curriculum including the CORE curriculum and programs of the College. This duty includes but is not limited to:
Encouraging development of an environment which enhances the learning experience and…