Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences
- Employer
- Robert Morris University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 16, 2017
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Other Business & Management
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
THE OPPORTUNITY
Robert Morris University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences. The Dean will succeed Dr. Mary Ann Rafoth, recently named the institution’s Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. For more information on this opportunity, visit rmu.edu/deansess
THE DEAN
Reporting to the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic
Affairs, the Dean serves as the intellectual leader,
representative, and advocate for the School of Education and Social
Sciences. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and innovative visionary
who will support and grow the School’s enrollment, faculty, and
grant activity and lead accreditation for teacher education
programs. The candidate should have a demonstrated record of
successful multidisciplinary collaboration, promotion and support
of diversity and inclusion initiatives, budget responsibility and
fiscal management, and the ability to lead and manage with
integrity. The Dean will develop School goals and activities that
align with University strategic plans and initiatives.
The Dean, working with the School faculty, articulates appropriate
goals and objectives for the School consistent with the mission and
goals of the University. The Dean takes leadership in the
development of a School strategic plan and, together with the
faculty, establishes measurable outcomes and conducts outcomes
assessment in all academic programs. The Dean supports the faculty
in curriculum development, research, grant development, and has
overall responsibility for maintaining both National CAEP, Regional
Middle-States accreditation, and compliance with the Pennsylvania
Department of Education program standards.
As a member of the Deans’ Council, the Dean is part of the
Provost’s academic leadership team where she/he will represent and
advocate for SESS and work collaboratively with the other five
Deans. The Dean also coordinates and actively participates in
School activities such as graduate and undergraduate recruiting,
seeking research funding and other fund development activities, and
represents the School and University to the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will have earned a doctorate and a faculty
record sufficient to merit the rank of professor in one of the
academic departments within the School; a record of successful
academic administrative leadership, including prior service as a
dean, associate dean, or department head; a record of success in
teaching, scholarly research, and service as a faculty member;
experience with professional accreditation processes and with
student outcomes assessment practices; proficiency in fiscal
planning and budget administration in an academic setting; a record
of success in securing external funding; understanding of and
ability to work within the structure of a collective bargaining
agreement between the University and the faculty; excellent oral
and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with
other school administrators and faculty for effective delivery of
content courses needed for a variety of certification programs.
INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY VISION STATEMENT
At Robert Morris University, we believe that institutional
equity reflects our continued commitment to a community where
everyone is both valued and respected. Institutional equity
encompasses racial, ethnic, gender and religious diversity,
cultural perspectives, national origin, sexual orientation,
physical ability, as well as socioeconomic contexts, and
educational backgrounds.
We are dedicated to developing a diverse population by fostering an
environment where intellectual and social growth, individual
perspectives, and all human experiences are valued. We strive to be
an inclusive community that celebrates and embraces differences as
a means of responding to the cultural and social demands of a
global society. Inherent in our inclusion efforts is a strong
commitment to intercultural and global education to produce and
include citizens who will serve as educational, social, economic
and cultural ambassadors to the world.
Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in
our community and actively pursues individuals from all
backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable
federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all
educational programs and activities, admission of students and
conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless
of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation,
or national origin.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., December 1, 2017.
Candidates’ application packages should include: a letter of interest detailing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae showing degrees earned, positions held, teaching experience, administrative accomplishments, and scholarly record. All materials will be confidential until the time when finalists for the position may be invited to campus. Click here to apply now!
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