Director, Benjamin A. Quarles Humanities and Social - Baltimore, United States - Morgan State University

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Posting Summary
Job Title
Director, Benjamin A. Quarles Humanities and Social Science Institute
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Dean Liberal Arts
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA

Pay Range

Minimum

Fund Source

Duties & Responsibilities:

Serve as Director Quarles Humanities and Social Science Institute, including working with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students to extend the impact of research in the humanities and the social sciences.
Cultivate students within the humanities and some social science area to serve as Quarles undergraduate scholars;
Develop afteraction and impact measurement tools;
Develop ongoing symposium and programming, in addition to further connecting the Institute to the strategic planning goals and initiatives of the University;
Serve as Co-PI on the Mellon/Quarles Initiative;
Supervising the office staff, the coordinators of the projects and all personnel associated with the Institute;
Supervising and overseeing the planning, implementation and coordination of all activities in the Institute;
Managing the budget of the Institute and supervising and approving all expenditures for the Institute, including course reduction for coordinators;
Supervising all outreach and partnership activities;
Holding periodic meetings with the coordinators and other individuals associated with the Institute;
Reporting periodically to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and the Advisory Committee of the Institute;
Compiling periodic and annual reports on the Institute, including required periodic reports to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation;
Editing and compiling the _Quarles Institute Newsletter_ and maintaining a Quarles Institute website and social media presence.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree, and a record of research and scholarly achievements appropriate for appointment to the rank of associate professor in one of the College's academic units;
Demonstrated ability to articulate, implement and innovate a clear vision for the Quarles Institute;
Appreciation for and interest in faculty and student research as well as staff professional growth;
Excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to build collaborative initiatives;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff;
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and intercultural communication skills;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals inside and outside the organization;
Ability and willingness to work some evenings or weekends that may include limited outofstate travel.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Record of excellence in teaching, research, creative activities, service, and administration;
Record of securing and managing grants and fundraising;
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in academia,
Some supervision and personnel management experience;
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and experience working in a diverse higher education environment with students, faculty and staff from multiple identities/groups.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FA00312
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
03/11/2024
Application Review Date