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Position Information
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: College Arts & Sciences
Working Title: Dean College of Arts and Science
Vacancy Type: Senior Academic and Administrative Officer
Minimum Requirements
* Candidates for the position of Dean must have an earned doctorate.
* Record of excellence in teaching and significant scholarship such that the candidate will qualify for tenure and rank in one of the academic departments of the College.
* At least five years of leadership experience in higher education, preferably at the department chair level or above.
* Experience working with diverse populations, including traditional and adult learners through programs delivered via multimodalities.
* A demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.
* Strong communication skills including active listening, conflict management, professional presentations, critical thinking, problem-solving, verbal and written communication.
* A collaborative leadership style that sustains an environment of innovation and accountability.
* Experience managing program review, academic portfolio review and/or accreditation processes.
* Ability to inspire and connect diverse stakeholders with a shared vision for the College.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex and constrained budgets.
* Experience with, and commitment to, external funding for research, curricular development and/or student success initiatives.
* Demonstrated ability to implement and assess student success initiatives.
FTE: 1
Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 2339
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per year: 12
Primary Purpose of Position
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, serves on the Provost Council, and leads the largest College at UNCP. The Dean provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and operational management to advance the College’s mission. The next Dean of Arts and Sciences will lead and inspire all stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to student success. The Dean will foster a collaborative cultural environment that aligns with the core values of UNC Pembroke. A successful candidate will cultivate an environment where innovation is nurtured and actualized to advance the College.
Job Description
Collaborative and Innovative Leader
The Dean will play a pivotal role in advancing the College’s commitment to a strong liberal arts education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels while balancing the external pressures in today’s higher education context. This includes championing the values of critical thinking, creativity, ethical reasoning and global awareness as core elements of the University’s general education curriculum.
Student Champion
A key priority for the Dean will be supporting and expanding initiatives focused on student success, including, but not limited to, enrollment, retention and graduation rates. The Dean will work collaboratively with the College’s faculty and administrators to extend support for high-impact practices, enhance advising and create pathways to degree completion, addressing academic and non-academic barriers to student persistence.
Steward of Resources
The Dean will work with Associate Deans and Department Chairs to manage a complex budget and oversight of an inventory of equipment and facilities. The Dean is expected to monitor resources to ensure proper maintenance, health and safety needs and to advocate for service, improvements and replacement as warranted.
How to Apply
Buffkin/Baker is assisting The University of North Carolina at Pembroke with this search. Applications should include a 1) current CV and 2) a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described above. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by the preferred submission date of January 9, 2025.
Required Documents
* CV/Resume
* Cover Letter
Optional Documents
* Other Document
* Other Document 2
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