Associate Dean of Sciences assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of science. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of 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 Sciences typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of 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 Sciences typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s College of Humanities and Sciences seeks qualified candidates for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Social Sciences beginning June 1, 2024. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the college. The college includes three schools: the School of Humanities, the School of Natural Sciences, and the School of Social Sciences. The college offers undergraduate degree programs in 16 fields of study: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, English, Film Studies, History, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, and Speech Communication. A number of these programs also have teaching certification tracks.
In addition, the college provides the foundation of the core curriculum that undergraduate students in all majors must study. These studies prepare all UMHB students to lead lives of meaning and purpose as informed, responsible citizens.
The School of Social Sciences is comprised of the Department of Psychology; the Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice; the Department of History and Political Science. Together, these departments provide quality program through robust curricula. The School of Social Sciences has 16 faculty and staff, and offers 19 majors. More information is available at https://www.umhb.edu/humanities-sciences/home.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Specific Responsibilities:
Teaching: The associate dean will have a teaching assignment equivalent to two (2) undergraduate courses per long semester. Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community. Summer teaching, if any, is paid on a separate faculty compensation scale.
Administrative: Primary responsibilities include oversight of assigned search committees; orientation and professional development of faculty; direct supervision and evaluation of full time faculty, provision of support to department chairs in hiring, supervising and evaluating adjunct faculty; supervise assigned school staff; coordination of the school’s course schedule for each term; propose new programs and course curriculum; represent the school at recruiting and other university events; program accreditation and assessment activities; budget development and oversight; articulate and implement university policy.
This is a 10-month administrative position that includes a faculty appointment. Dates of the 10th month will be determined by the dean and provost. The associate dean will have a teaching assignment equivalent to two undergraduate or graduate courses per long semester. This position is eligible for normal, full-time faculty compensation for summer teaching.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should be a:
To Apply:
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES - Visit www.umhb.edu/careers for more details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES – Submit a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Stephen Baldridge, Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences (sbaldridge@UMHB.edu) with copy to Sherri Worley, Associate Vice President for Human Resources (sworley@UMHB.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.