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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Dean to lead and manage the academic and administrative functions of a college or university faculty. The Dean will be responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong academic background, proven leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
As the Dean, you will oversee curriculum development, faculty recruitment and development, budget management, accreditation processes, and student success initiatives. You will work closely with other academic leaders to align the faculty’s goals with the institution’s mission and strategic plan. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of higher education trends, a commitment to diversity and equity, and a passion for advancing academic excellence.
Key responsibilities include leading strategic planning efforts, promoting research and scholarship, enhancing student learning outcomes, and building partnerships with industry and community organizations. The Dean will also represent the faculty in university-wide decision-making processes and serve as a key spokesperson for the academic unit.
This is a full-time leadership position that requires a terminal degree in a relevant field, significant academic and administrative experience, and a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire and lead a diverse academic community.
Responsibilities
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- Oversee faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation
- Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and academic policies
- Promote research, scholarship, and creative activities
- Foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academic environment
- Collaborate with other academic and administrative leaders
- Support student success and academic advising initiatives
- Develop partnerships with external stakeholders and industry
- Represent the faculty in university governance and planning
- Lead curriculum development and program assessment
- Advocate for faculty needs and institutional support
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field
- Extensive academic and administrative leadership experience
- Strong record of teaching, research, and service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to manage budgets and resources
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience with accreditation and academic assessment
- Ability to build consensus and lead change
- Knowledge of higher education trends and challenges
- Demonstrated success in faculty and student development
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in external relations and fundraising is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience in academic leadership roles?
- How have you supported faculty development in the past?
- Describe your approach to promoting diversity and inclusion.
- What strategies have you used to improve student success?
- How do you manage competing priorities and limited resources?
- What is your experience with accreditation and program review?
- How do you foster collaboration among faculty and staff?
- Describe a time you led a major academic initiative.
- What is your vision for the future of higher education?
- How do you engage with external stakeholders and partners?
- What role should a Dean play in institutional governance?
- How do you stay informed about trends in higher education?
