Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of Arts and Sciences. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Dean of the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences oversees one of the three major academic units of the University of Evansville and reports directly to the Provost. The Dean oversees all aspects of teaching, scholarship, and institutional service, and meets regularly with the other Deans and the Provost to develop and implement academic priorities for the entire university.
The successful candidate will be a doctoral candidate with a degree in a discipline relevant to the academic programs in the College. Similar to expectations for dean colleagues at the University, the ideal candidate will have a proven record of teaching, scholarship, and service as well as the potential for success in fundraising and grant activity.
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the job ad and leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting the University of Evansville in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by a priority deadline of March 25, 2024. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Charlene Aguilar and Julia Bradley
UE-CAS-Dean@wittkieffer.com
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