Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences
- Institution:
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Posted:
- February 18, 2012
- Category:
- Deans
- Employment Status:
- Full-time
Saint Mary's University of
Minnesota
Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences
[Search re-opened]
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota seeks an innovative, visionary individual with the academic credentials and administrative abilities to provide strategic leadership for the School of Humanities and Sciences on its undergraduate residential campus. The new Dean will have the opportunity to lead and engage the school within the setting of a dynamic university at the launch of its second century of service to the global community.
The Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences oversees and advances the quality of academic programs and supports the development of faculty and the academic experience of students. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean works closely with other Deans and administrators, department chairpersons and faculty of the department within the school. The Dean must support the Lasallian Catholic identity and mission of the University and actively advance this mission and identity. As an academic officer, the dean assumes a university-wide perspective with a strategic role in communication and planning. The Dean explains the concerns of University to faculty and speaks for the school's faculty, programs, and curriculum with the university administration.
Terminal degree in an academic field within the school; seven or more years of college teaching experience; achievement of (or eligibility for) faculty rank as an associate or full professor; prior administrative experience as a Dean, Associate Dean or department chairperson are required. Experience working with diverse populations is a plus. Candidates must have significant experience with program development activity (curriculum development, assessment, etc.) and faculty mentoring, development, and evaluation.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (established in 1912) is a private, Lasallian Catholic institution offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. About 1,400 students are enrolled in the residential undergraduate College at the Winona campus. Approximately 4,300 students are enrolled in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, which offers certificate, bachelor degree completion, master degree and specialist and doctoral programs. The university delivers education to its adult learners through campuses in Minneapolis, Winona and Nairobi, Kenya; centers in Apple Valley, Rochester, Oakdale and Minnetonka; and at numerous other locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Jamaica. Saint Mary's is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. For more information about Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, please go to www.smumn.edu.
Applications should include a personal
letter addressing how the candidate's experiences match the
position requirements, a current Curriculum Vitae, and at least
three references with e-mails and telephone numbers. Review of
materials will begin immediately and search will remain open until
position is filled. Inquiries and applications will be held
in strictest confidence. Application materials are due on
or before March 22, 2012 and should be submitted
as Microsoft Word attachments to:
Dr. Marylouise Fennell,
RSM
412-521-1417
www.hyatt-fennell.com
Saint Mary's University of
Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer.