Dean of the College of Arts and Media
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Requisition:

202400042ES

Title:

Dean of the College of Arts and Media

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department:

Office of the Dean - College of Arts & Media

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date:

10/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Earned a terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented in the college; teaching and scholarly endeavors appropriate to the rank of full professor and tenure in one of the academic units: Art, Dance, Mass Communication, Music, and Theatre and Musical Theatre; and a record of substantive, sustained, and progressive administrative experience at the department chair level or equivalent. The dean must demonstrate a record of effective communication, participation in shared faculty governance, and collaborative work with internal and external counterparts. The ideal candidate will also possess demonstrated professional activity and accomplishments that reflect a commitment to being a visionary, an empathetic advocate, a trailblazer, and a scholar-educator. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Provides expertise and leadership in the development and operations of the College of Arts and Media and in support of the university's overall mission. Reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and oversees the chairs, faculty, and staff of the College of Arts and Media. Responsible for participating in and implementing strategic planning, coordinating, directing, and ensuring good outcomes of the college's academic programs, including promoting student success best practices. Manages the college budget, oversee facilities and resources, and select the department chairs as necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

Includes allocating and supervising disbursement of funds; translation of goals, strategies, and programs into meaningful work assignments and professional development; planning and implementing curricula and schedules; recruiting faculty; recommending faculty promotions, retentions, dismissals, and salaries after consultation with appropriate committees and chairpersons. The responsibilities and duties of an academic dean are grouped according to major areas of activity. These responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following: Providing leadership in developing both long-range and short-range plans, in ensuring the compatibility of these plans with the philosophy and objectives of the college, and in implementing the approved plans and programs. Representing the college to all other intra-university academic and non-academic administrative areas. Directing the development of semester course offerings and class schedules in the interest of ensuring that student and institutional needs are met. Participating in the development of academic policy through membership on the Academic Policy Council. Continuing professional self-growth and development through study, memberships, participation in education seminars. Administering agreements entered into between the university and other agencies. Representing the college at meetings and programs as assigned by the VPAA or President. Ensuring college compliance with pertinent federal, state, and university affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies. Serving on university committees, councils, and advisory groups as assigned by the President or by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Developing and implementing academic programs that will serve the diverse needs of the students who attend the college. Initiating and maintaining an on-going process of curriculum improvement, revision, and development, encouraging faculty participation and input. Developing in supervisory staff and faculty a concern for the students and teaching-learning climate, and for providing opportunities to initiate varietal, innovative, and experimental teaching methods. Liaison with other university academic units for interdisciplinary program development. Developing, implementing, and evaluating degree curricula and other instructional programs in conjunction with college curricular committees. Developing an intellectual, innovative and cooperative atmosphere conducive to the professional growth of faculty, and to provide faculty with opportunities commensurate with their abilities. Making recommendations to the VPAA for employment and retention of personnel assigned to the college in accordance with affirmative action policy. Directing the development of viable instruments to implement effective staff evaluation procedures. Initiating and maintaining in-service projects to provide career development opportunities for faculty and academic supervisory personnel. Maintaining confidential faculty personnel records as necessary. Functioning as ombudsman for the faculty within the college. Coordinating communication, articulation, and understanding among college personnel and other university departments. Coordinating the activities and services of designated college advisory committees. Liaison with division heads and or department chairpersons on academic programs and student matters. Fostering an institutional attitude and developing a team concept for university unity. Articulation with other colleges in the university to afford exchange of ideas, information, and resources. Promoting and encouraging an understanding of the college and its purposes and objectives for the academic community. Keeping the VPAA informed of activities and developments in the college. Liaison as needed with other academic institutions and with business and industry in the development of joint endeavors and external programs. Actively encouraging the development of proposals for grant funds, contracts and gifts for the implementation of funded projects. Supervising the conduct of all intra-college students matters including recruitment, admissions, advisement of majors, registration, academic progress and status, graduation, appeals, and grievances. Developing budget recommendations, addressing all areas of college activity. Establishing appropriate budget control procedures to ensure college operations within limits established by the approved budgets.

Other Specifications:

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

How to ApplyThe position is open until filled, but applications received by Wednesday, November 6, will be given full consideration. Applications should include: 1) a detailed letter of interest; 2) a current curriculum vitae (CV); and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to: SHSUDeanCAM@academicsearch.org Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Ann Hasselmo (ann.hasselmo@academicsearch.org) or Chris Butler (chris.butler@academicsearch.org).

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41166

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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