Dean of Mathematics jobs in Tennessee

• Define and implement a strategic vision for the future by articulating the distinctive needs and

• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial spirit and a balance of teaching, research, and service within the College;
• Ensure the College’s academic programs are of the highest caliber and are meeting the needs of the University;
• Promote the highest commitment to academic and scholarly integrity;
• Along with department chairs, assure the continued prominence of the faculty by prioritizing the recruitment and retention of distinguished faculty which will promote and enhance a strong research/scholarship agenda and inspire excellence in teaching and learning.
• Identify and develop opportunities in emerging areas for new academic and research programs and interdisciplinary initiatives;
• Support and cultivate a distinguished and accomplished faculty and staff in the College;
• Serve as a public voice for the College’s constituents;
• Attract external funding from federal agencies, corporations, foundations, and interested donors to support the College’s mission;
• Advocate internally for resources to support a growing student population, faculty, and research agenda;
• Manage and provide fiduciary stewardship for the College’s budgets; and
• Ensure policies and procedures that govern the College are current and adhered to.

• An earned doctorate degree in a field related to the College.
• A record of recognized achievement in teaching, research, and service that qualifies for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in the College.
• Significant experience as a department chair, associate dean, dean, or similar position with similar levels of management and leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated budgetary/financial management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated interest in and support of appropriate use of technology in education.
• Demonstrated experience with grantsmanship and fundraising.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance.

• Demonstrated ability to articulate a vision and goals for the College and ability to develop and realize a plan to achieve these goals in conjunction with College faculty and staff and other university administrative leaders.
• Ability to promote the College for its capabilities and accomplishments to a broad range of internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by consensus and with transparency.
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive work and learning environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, graduate education, scholarship, and externally funded research.
• Demonstrated ability to garner external funding via grantsmanship and/or donor development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and launch new academic programs with an emphasis on enrollment growth.

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