Husson University Hiring for Assistant Dean, Science & Humanities at Maine, United States Full Time

Description

The Assistant Dean supports the Dean’s administrative efforts,
keeps the Dean informed at all times, and helps define the
operational structure of the College of Science and Humanities.
This is a ten (10) month faculty position and administrative
position with a reduced teaching load, which reports directly to
the Dean. The successful candidate will have knowledge of higher
education, be an innovative thinker, and be committed to
collaborative problem-solving. The Assistant Dean will work closely
with an experienced Dean focused on faculty support, best
practices, and keenly tuned to supporting institutional growth and
success.

Examples of Duties

• Support the Dean and the College of Science and Humanities:
  • With the Dean, oversee the development of the master schedule,
    assign teaching responsibilities that are equitable, oversee
    registration, monitor and perform schedule changes.
  • Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluating adjunct
    faculty.
  • Assist with developing and monitoring the COSH operational and
    capital budget.
  • Participate in marketing, ideation and strategic planning for
    the College.
  • Provide mentorship for the development of faculty research and
    scholarly agenda.
  • Make recommendations for faculty to serve on College and
    University committees and related activities.
  • Provide timely feedback and assist in the completion of
    performance reviews of faculty as per the Faculty Handbook.
  • Assign advisees to faculty and assist with advising
    training.

• Provide leadership to ensure the appropriate design, execution,
  and ongoing review of COSH general education and program
  curricula.
• Lead – develop and manage student internship
  opportunities.
• Assist with the coordination of departmental and college
  assessments.
• Assist in addressing student issues and academic appeals.
• Assist in developing online courses and programs for the
  college independently and in collaboration with the online
  division.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, in coordination with the
Dean,

• Faculty
• Adjuncts

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• A terminal degree in a Science or Humanities discipline or
  relevant related field is required.
• Development or training in leadership is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated scholarship and teaching effectiveness.
• Earned terminal degree.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in academic leadership at the director or
  chair level.
• Evidence of committee work at the University level.
• Evidence of faculty mentoring experience.
• Experience with varied instructional and assessment
  methods.

Other:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across varied
  constituencies.
• Ability to identify and effectively address challenges.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, record of scholarship,
  strong knowledge of assessment practices, and working knowledge of
  budget issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The
employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or
hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.

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Agency Husson University
Address 1 College Circle Bangor, ME, 04401
Website http://www.husson.edu

PI195382628