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Old Dominion University Dean of the Graduate School (Tenured) in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Dean of the Graduate School (Tenured)
Department GRADUATE SCHOOL
Position Number FP138A
Job Description
Old Dominion University invites applications from qualified academic leaders for the position of Dean of the Graduate School.
With the merger of Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School completed, the Dean of the Graduate School is a unique opportunity for a proven leader with a passion for innovation to be part of the academic leadership team to help create this future.
The Dean of the Graduate School is responsible for:
Creating an infrastructure that supports excellence in graduate education.
Developing and promoting diverse graduate programs.
Enhancing the graduate school experience to enable student success.
Enhancing graduate student quality of life
Promoting graduate education outside the university.
The new leader will play a significant role in advancing the Graduate School’s mission of supporting graduate programs, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows by coordinating and optimizing available resources and advocating for new resources; ensuring policies and practices are developed and applied; and advocating for graduate education. The Dean will be a visionary and transformative leader who will drive the strategic direction within graduate education through collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators.
The Dean will ensure that the goals of the Graduate School align with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, research, interprofessional education, and external community connections all while fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, and students. They will be energized by bringing teams and people together in a transparent, honest, and compassionate way.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines represented in the University.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
A distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and professional accomplishments that merit appointment as a Full Professor with tenure in one of the academic units.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses and providing direct mentorship to graduate students.
Substantive and sustained administrative leadership involving strategic direction.
Experience with graduate and international student admissions processes.
Experience overseeing and improving institutional policies and processes.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff, with a proven track record of promoting these values.
Experience with managing resources including budget and staffing needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Involvement in the development of academic programs.
Administrative leadership experience within graduate education.
Experience implementing technologies that can enhance the graduate student experience.
Experience collaboratively working with community and campus groups.
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 11/26/2024
Application Review Date 02/09/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Application materials should be submitted to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22197. Applications materials must include:
A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required and preferred attributes
A curriculum vitae.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on February 09, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
The Graduate School was formed in 2016 and currently consists of nine faculty positions, three classified lines, and three graduate assistants. The Graduate School is responsible for coordination of graduate education administration; oversight of the Graduate Administrators’ Council; approval of new courses, programs and certificates; oversight of the continuance process for students; training for graduate program directors and graduate teaching assistants; facilitation of various graduate related events; assisting with the resolution of student issues; and oversight of graduate admissions. The Graduate School also includes the Office of International Collaborations and the English Language Center, partnering with international organizations across the globe.
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- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
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Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
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Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
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