Interim Dean

Interim Dean

The interim dean (dean) has responsibility to oversee and implement policies and priorities of the college and university. The Dean for the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences leads the college faculty in the development of policies and priorities governing the academic programs of the college. The dean facilitates the appropriate inclusion of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in the college decision-making processes.

The academic programs of the college are directly affected by program planning, definitions of goals and priorities, instructional methods and standards, student advising, mutually beneficial partnerships with stakeholders, research policies, allocation of resources, fund-raising, and the development of professional standards related to the branches of learning for which the college is responsible. The academic programs of the college include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research and creative activity, and extension services.

It is expected that the interim dean satisfactorily employs strategies to implement objectives and achieve the University's strategic goals while carrying out the mission of the college.

This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year and employee may return to their faculty appointment, upon 60 days written notice.

University Service & Leadership: 100%

Minimum Education /Degree

Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Required Qualifications:

An earned terminal degree from an accredited university in a discipline appropriate to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Tenure and rank of associate or full professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Leadership experience including: personnel management (faculty and staff), resource management (finances, facilities, equipment, etc.), and quality academic programming and delivery. Experience leading original initiatives focused on improving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, mentoring, and/or student success. Experience with strategic planning and visioning to successfully implement change, managing program/professional-level accreditation and program assessment, increasing student enrollment, and attracting and retaining a robust student and employee population.

Interpersonal and communication skills to develop, maintain, and work successfully with faculty, staff, department administrators, peer colleagues, students, alumni, and other stakeholders. Experience developing and advancing philanthropic opportunities, economic development, extramurally funded research, or other fundraising efforts. Experience creating a welcoming and dynamic learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Experience executing the mission of a land-grant university and or R1 research endeavors.

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