Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences - Cleveland, United States - Delta State University

Description

Job Title Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Working Title Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Position Type Administrative
Department College of Arts and Sciences
Posting Number
Full or Part Time Full Time
Benefit Eligible Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track
Salary Basis 12 month

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Position Summary Information
Responsibilities

INSTITUTION:

Delta State University (DSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in the Mississippi Delta in Cleveland, MS, located on 332 acres, with over 2,700 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate students.

DSU offers 12 baccalaureate degrees in 42 majors.

The university also advances student training through certain fields by providing graduate programs of study for eight master's degrees, the Education Specialist degree, and the Doctor of Education degree.

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REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:
This position will report directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences directly supervises 11 full-time employees while indirectly supervises 75 full-time employees.

The college is organized into the following departments:
Art
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Sciences
Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information Technologies
Delta Music Institute
Languages and Literature
Music
Social Sciences and History
Social Work
Speech and Hearing Sciences


BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most diverse college on campus.

Serve as visible 'face' of the College to internal and external constituents.

Specific expectations/duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:
Develop College strategic initiatives and create a positive work and learning environment within the College.
Advocate to the Provost/VPAA for the interests of the College.
Balance the needs and expectations of the departments and College with those of the University.
Engage in effective budget management.
Advocate for new programs and initiatives while cultivating/supporting current academic programs and their curricula.

Provide oversight of university accreditation related to the college (SACSCOC) and oversight of specialized accreditation efforts within the college: music, art, and social work.

Exhibit a familiarity with contemporary enrollment management practices at the college level.
Secure external funding through grants and/or development and advancement activity.
Provide effective Human resource management oversight, including tenure/promotion reviews and faculty/chair/staff annual evaluations.
Administer policies and procedures affecting personnel matters, academic programs, conflict management, and student academic issues.
Represent the college in the Academic Council, Cabinet Advance, Chairs Council, various search committees, and similar entities.
Efficiently process paperwork related to the College and university.
Support faculty through faculty development.
Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

At least three years of experience in academic administration as chair of a department or division; service as a dean/associate dean for more than one year preferred.

A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor at Delta State University.

Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.