Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Associate Dean-Management in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
AssocDean Inclusive Excellence Academic Innovation
Position Summary
Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs College invites applications, nomination, and expressions of interest for the position of associate dean of inclusive excellence and academic innovation.
Lyman Briggs College (LBC) was founded in 1967 and focuses on the study of the sciences in their societal and global contexts. It is one of three residential, degree-granting colleges at Michigan State University (MSU) that are focused on undergraduate teaching and learning and provide living-learning communities for their students. By majors, LBC is the 8th largest college on campus, with approximately 2,000 students and approximately 65 faculty and professional staff members including a student success and advising team with academic and career advising professionals. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of Michigan's capitol in Lansing, MSU's campus is one of the biggest and greenest in the nation.
The Position The associate dean of inclusive excellence and academic innovation (associate dean) is an essential role within the college's leadership team. The associate dean's portfolio will focus on advancing inclusive excellence across all key functional areas of the college, with particular attention to the core area of teaching and learning. This position will play a key role in implementing the LBC 2032 Strategic Plan, especially in the areas of Strengthening Community and Advancing Inclusive, Interdisciplinary, and Experiential Teaching, Advising & Learning, in alignment with the MSU Strategic Plan and DEI Report and Plan. The associate dean will provide intellectual and strategic leadership to promote inclusive excellence and exceptional teaching and learning experiences. The person appointed to this position will build positive relationships within the vibrant LBC community of faculty, students, staff, advisors, and alumni, as well as with those advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at MSU, notably the Council of Diversity Deans, Faculty Excellence Advocates, the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, and the LBC Inclusion Committee. The associate dean will supervise ten employees, including three direct reports.
The associate dean reports to the dean of Lyman Briggs College. Associate deans at MSU are considered faculty members. However, this position is a full-time, annual year (12-month), and 100% administrative role. The successful candidate will begin January 2024 (exact start date negotiable), the first (renewable) appointment will be effective for five years, and the position will be supported by the executive assistant to the associate deans.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Other
Desired Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Cand
