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Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Employer
Jacksonville University
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Closing date
Jun 21, 2022

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Sector
Science, Art and Humanities
Organization Type
Corporate
SummaryPosition TitleDean, College of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentAcademic Affairs
StatusFull Time/Exempt
Position SummaryThe Dean is expected to be a champion for liberal arts education with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, to lead and assist the College's faculty in achieving effective, innovative, and visionary academic programming and faculty development. The Dean, reporting to the Provost, shall be the academic and administrative leader of the College of Arts and Sciences. The success of the College is highly dependent on the Dean's strategic planning, supervision, assessment, evaluation, and fiscal management of the College's programs, including recruitment and retention of qualified faculty and academic administrators. The Dean is also expected to raise funds and contribute to efforts in enrollment and retention through collaboration with other constituents in the University.
Essential Job Duties
* Demonstrate an appreciation of, and commitment to shared governance and a willingness to advocate for the needs of the College of Arts and Sciences and its faculty
* Foster and develop collaborative initiatives within the College, with the Public Policy and Marine Science Institutes, other units across the University, and the larger Jacksonville community
* Seek financial support for the College through grant applications and fundraising in cooperation with Institutional Advancement
* Provide direction for professional accreditation and academic program assessment
* A commitment to engaged learning programs such as undergraduate research, service-learning, study abroad, and internships
* Support and promote the liberal arts in higher education and society
Prerequisites Required for PositionMinimum Education Requirement
* Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline for the College
Minimum Work Experience
* A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and administration at the level required for appointment to the rank of professor
Preferred Qualifications
* • Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline for the College
* A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and administration at the level required for appointment to the rank of professor
* Advanced leadership experience in academic organizations
* Experience working in a tenure environment
* Experience cultivating community partnerships
* A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Important NoteThis is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
Covid Vaccination Information: Faculty and StaffAll Jacksonville University employees who work at any JU facility must be vaccinated against COVID-19. For more information regarding the JU vaccination policy, please click the link below.
[JU Vaccination Policy](/readytoreturn/subject-vaccination.php)To ApplyApplication materials should be submitted to Nisse Goldberg, Chair, Dean Search, College of Arts and Sciences at [deansearchas@ju.edu](mailto:deansearchas@ju.edu) no later than March 4, 2022. Review of applications will begin March 4 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials include:

* Cover Letter
* CV
* Three (3) reference letters (Sent directly from Reference to [deansearchas@ju.edu](mailto:deansearchas@ju.edu))

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