Associate Dean of Humanities jobs in Hawaii

Description

Title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Position Number: 89263
Hiring Unit: College of Social Sciences
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Date Posted: April 12, 2024
Closing Date: May 3, 2024
Salary Range: $115,500 to $204,750; commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General

The College of Social Sciences (CSS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is changing the game. It’s expanding opportunities for students to explore different cultures and worldviews, and working with students and faculty to solve the most pressing issues facing the planet. Bold, independent, highly-motivated students will find new academic opportunities and discover research passions through engaging coursework and transformational learning experiences. The College’s goal: To create the next generation of global game-changers who address fundamental questions about human behavior and improve the human condition by powering science into social action.

This position serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the CSS. The role of the position is to assist the CSS Dean in developing, implementing, and coordinating academic programs and instructional matters at both the College and University level. The Associate Dean also acts on behalf of the CSS Dean in their absence, carrying on routine business, budget review, and personnel matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Affairs

• Ph.D. or equivalent in the Social Sciences or related field.
• Attainment of Associate Professor or comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
• Evidence of knowledge and skill in developing and implementing academic curriculum.
• Experience planning, developing, and evaluating academic services and programs.
• Two years experience leading, directing, and evaluating faculty and staff in a higher education environment (for example, department chair).
• Research, information, and quantitative data analysis skills, including development of databases and analytical methods in support of outcomes assessment.
• Thorough understanding of liberal education and curriculum as related to social sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in academic program administration and curricular development.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural populations and in promoting diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Attainment of Professor or equivalent.
• Prior administrative service in a college dean’s office or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership in working with faculty, professionals, students and/or employees in other units within a university.
• Prior experience and an up-to-date working knowledge of the practices and principles related to college/university accreditation.

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
• Statement regarding your commitment to and/or experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Statement on mentorship and faculty development
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for four (4) professional references

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.