Dean for Information Sciences and Engineering - Washington, United States - Bay Atlantic University

Bay Atlantic University
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Position Title:
Full-Time Faculty, Dean for Information Sciences and Engineering

Department:
Academic Office
Reports To: Chief Academic Officer


Primary Location:
Washington, DC
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt


Parameters:
Full-time; 12 months/year
Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000


Under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the Dean of School of Information Sciences & Engineering will serve the areas of Engineering and Information Sciences as the strategic and operational champion to enhance student success by managing, developing, and implementing academic programming; leading a team of faculty and staff; and developing strategies to promote student enrollment, retention, and completion in accordance with the University's vision, mission, and values in the pursuit of excellence.


Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.


Duties and Responsibilities:

The full-time Dean will provide instruction across multiple areas and will be required to:

  • Provide strong leadership and dynamic vision for the School that accelerates the School's success in the current and future landscape of higher education.
  • Encourage and facilitate substantial growth of the School including interdisciplinary collaboration, new areas of innovation and partnership, and the launch of new programs including a Ph.
D.


  • Oversee curriculum development for current and new degree and certificate programs and ensure that programs maintain interest and progression over a period of time. Assist faculty to develop strategic goals for program growth and excellence.
  • Provide leadership for program promotion and enrollment strategy. Promote a learning environment which enhance student belonging and success as parts of positive enrollment management strategies.
  • Lead faculty in pursuing and/or maintaining accreditation of external agencies.
  • Maintain, analyze, and interpret data to identify opportunities and develop strategies to advance academic achievement and student success. Use data to assess the effectiveness of academic programs.
  • Effectively, responsibly, and strategically manage financial, infrastructural, and personnel resources in the School.
  • Participate in seeking, developing, and managing external grants that promote strategic learning objectives of the School in collaboration with other related agencies in the University.
  • Collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff in campus and college wide planning in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
  • Assess, revise, and develop courses to maintain a current, relevant curriculum; develop lesson plans; organize and manage instructional activities; use appropriate learner-centered instructional methods; utilize new technology and the BAU learning management system in all classes.
  • Stay current on academic affairs within the state and nation. Be knowledgeable of regional industry and workforce needs.
  • Lead the School in ways that reflect highest personal standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism and address issues of inequity and Title IX with all due process to foster a work environment that is inclusive, positive, and respectful.
  • Other duties as assigned.

General Expectations:

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed.

Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public.

Employees will follow all university policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines as they relate to this position.

**Education and Experience Requirements: - Doctoral degree in Information Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience teaching in higher education.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education academic leadership.
  • A strong record of academic and research achievements in a relevant discipline.
  • Significant experience in academic leadership roles, preferably within higher education.
  • Proven track record in faculty development, academic program accreditation, and curriculum innovation.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • To ensure the health and safety of our community, BAU requires COVID19 vaccinations for faculty and staff.
  • This position requires all coursework to use the University's educational platform to promote the advancement of technological enhancements in teaching.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibiliti
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