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University of Wisconsin River Falls Dean in River Falls, Wisconsin
Dean
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Scott Mitchell
Associate Professor and Search Chair
scott.mitchell@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 14, 2024.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
Posting Details
Position Information
UW - System Position Title Dean
Business Title Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Major Department Code College of Arts and Sciences (J060200)
Appointment Type Limited
FLSA Status Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100
Typical Working Schedule
Typically Mon-Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with occasional travel.
Hybrid or On Campus On Campus
Position Summary
The Dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the College of Arts and Sciences, which includes approximately thirty academic majors with additional sub majors, minors, pre-professional and certificate programs. The College also plays a key role in the General Education and University Requirements Program and high-school dual and early credit programs. The Dean is responsible for all instructional, research and continuing education programs of the College, including the substantial community and public service component that is crucial to the strength of the College and vital to the State of Wisconsin. This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities
The Dean represents the College to a wide range of campus, professional, and community constituencies.
The Dean provides vision for the College and possesses the leadership, planning, coordination, and supervisory skills in matters related to all budget, personnel, programs, and services of a multidiscipline College and advises the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs on these matters. The Dean’s responsibilities include:
Oversee and support the development of the College’s personnel, including hiring, retention, tenure, and promotion.
Encourage and support research, scholarly and creative activities of faculty, academic staff, and students, consistent with the mission of the University.
Provide support and guidance to the College’s existing domestic and international cooperative partnerships, and leadership in developing new ones.
Coordinate certification and accreditation activities related to the College’s academic departments and programs.
Collaborate with the College of Education, Business, and Allied Health and the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences to ensure courses in the College of Arts and Sciences meet requirements and/or accreditations for their programs. Support cross-college interdisciplinary programs.
Understand and oversee the College of Arts and Sciences budget and advocate for the budgetary needs of the college and its programs.
Work with student and alumni advisory boards to enhance programing.
Advocate for public funding of higher education in Wisconsin.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Earned terminal degree (in one of the disciplines in the College) from an accredited institution
Holds faculty credentials necessary to be eligible for an appointment as a tenured professor in one of the College’s departments
Familiarity with, and ability to advocate for, all disciplines represented in the College
A record of administrative competence demonstrated through a minimum of 3 years prior experience as a dean, director, assistant/associate dean, academic department chair, or other comparable administrative position
Demonstrated commitment to the liberal arts
Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and budgets and implement those strategies for high impact
An understanding of and commitment to shared governance
Demonstrated ability to develop, support, and strongly advocate for diversity and inclusivity in all its forms
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement high-impact public and private partnerships including local, national, and international collaborations
Evidence of data-informed decision making and effective strategies to support enrollment and retention
Ability to nurture an environment that values excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and where faculty (of all ranks and status), staff and students are valued and respected
In addition, the Dean is expected to possess the following skills, abilities and attributes:
Ability to advocate for college/programs based on intrinsic value, make informed decisions, and clearly articulate the reasoning for those decisions, especially concerning matters of budgetary significance affecting programmatic offerings, within the framework of university priorities
Strong understanding of faculty and staff required job responsibilities and where job duties surpass the defined responsibilities concerning teaching, research and creative activities, and service
Ability to listen to and effectively communicate with colleagues and constituents at all levels
Ability to engage with administrators to actively shape, guide, and protect the priorities of the college while creating a shared vision with other colleges and the university
Cognizance of relevant trends and forecasts, and the publics’ views, needs, and expectations of public higher education
An effective communicator and proactive advocate for the University’s and College’s values in a way that engages the public’s views and understanding
Experience in developing and implementing successful transdisciplinary programs within or across colleges by fostering collaborations among internal and external stakeholders
Understanding and advocacy for college- and department-specific technology and equipment requirements, including a vision for the impact these have and will have on education
Ability to articulate and facilitate a long-term vision for the College within the context of the University’s mission, vision, and values
Familiarity with fund development activities and the ability to work with appropriate entities on campus in planning and facilitating such effort
An understanding of the opportunities and challenges regional public universities have in an increasingly competitive higher education landscape
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AAF01004
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date 07/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 11/21/2024
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date 01/15/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Scott Mitchell
Associate Professor and Search Chair
scott.mitchell@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 14, 2024.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
Legal Notices
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
Other Notices
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