Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Oklahoma

POSITION TITLE: Dean, School of Business and Social Sciences
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ABOUT USAO: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts
college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 40 minutes from Oklahoma City, and is a member
of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). It is charged by the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education “to provide an outstanding general education program for the State
of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. The experience will feature
interdisciplinary team-teaching and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.” To
support this charge USAO is directed “to assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and
experiences transcend their specialized fields of graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal
arts education.” For more information about USAO, see www.usao.edu.

SALARY AND RANK: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Academic Affairs

BENEFITS: Institutional fringe package includes pension plans, life, health, dental and vision
insurance

POSITION DETAILS: Full-time

HOURS: Dependent upon position.

START DATE: July 1, 2024.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Will supervise all faculty within the School of Business and Social
Sciences.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dean coordinates programs in business, economics, psychology,
communications, and sociology. Duties include scheduling courses, managing budgets,
participating in the hiring process, and evaluating the performance of faculty members. The Dean
must also cooperate with the Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) to ensure that courses in the
required IDS sequence are properly scheduled and staffed. In addition to the foregoing
administrative duties, the Dean teaches six hours of business courses in the fall and spring
semesters and three hours during the summer 10-week semester. The Dean has a 12-month
contract.



QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate in business or related field or MBA from an
accredited institution, a strong background in interdisciplinary studies, a record of scholarly
development and achievement, experience in program enhancement and development, academic

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administrative experience preferred, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with
highly competent but diverse faculty, staff, and students. The preferred candidate is a visionary
with academic and professional business experience with a commitment to promoting the
mission of USAO.




TO APPLY:
Complete the USAO application at ( https://usao.edu/about/personnel.html ). Upon completing
the USAO application, please attach a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3 professional/academic
references, and any necessary transcripts to hr@usao.edu.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This institution, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive
Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws
and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,
disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but
is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

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