"Associate Dean Of The School Of Social Work"

Associate Dean Of The School Of Social Work

Company: Fayetteville State University

Job Location: Fayetteville, 28301

Category: Liberal Arts Deans

Type: Full-Time

Position Number: 008133

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Posting Number: 0401797

Primary Purpose of the Organization: The School of Social Work, located in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University, prepares students to become competent social work professionals at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary goals are to promote lifelong learning and enhance the well-being of individuals, children, and families in rural, urban, and military communities throughout North Carolina, the nation, and the world. In the School of Social Work, we are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership. Faculty members strive to alleviate poverty and oppression, advance social and economic justice in a multicultural society and in the global community.

Primary Purpose of the Position: The Associate Dean is a visionary leader who serves as the School of Social Work's chief academic officer for both internal and external affairs. The Associate Dean works collaboratively with the School's faculty, staff, students, university administration, alumni, donors, and community partners. In collaboration with the Dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, administration, and faculty, the Associate Dean provides strategic leadership to foster, promote, broaden, and maintain the academic excellence of the BSW, MSW, and Certificate programs. The position is a 12-month role.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and is a member of the CHSS leadership team. Under the general direction of the Dean of CHSS, the Associate Dean is responsible for the entire scope of planning, operations, and resource management for the School to ensure the smooth execution of the School's administrative, instructional, service, and research functions. The duties are instructional and administrative, including leadership in personnel, budgets, and administration. Key areas include:

• Strategic Leadership: Utilizes effective communication and public relation skills to articulate the school's vision, mission, goals, objectives, and accomplishments to diverse constituencies. Promotes community, state, national, and global partnerships and strengthens donor and alumni development. Executes decision-making that promotes equity, transparency, collaboration, and empowerment. Recruits, retains, and supports a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students.
• Academic Innovation and Quality: Ensures the delivery of outstanding BSW, MSW, and Certificate programs that attract exceptional students and prepare them for impactful careers, particularly among marginalized, impoverished, and oppressed populations, as well as military, rural, and urban populations. Oversees and monitors all Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation processes.
• Scholarship and Faculty Development: Promotes rigorous evidence-based inquiry and excellence in research. Fosters efforts to cultivate, develop, and secure new research initiatives and funding streams; maintains and nurtures a vibrant and diverse faculty. Promotes a robust culture of excellence in teaching, community service, and research within the School and builds outreach partnerships and collaborations across the University, regionally, statewide, nationally, and globally.
• Management: Manages the school's education programs, human and financial resources, to achieve the School's and University's missions. Markets the University and the School of Social Work to increase student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
• Fundraising: Communicates the School's strengths and establishes ongoing relations with alumni, community partners, foundations, and corporations to raise funds for the School's financial infrastructure as well as for student scholarships, internships, faculty and student research, and professional development initiatives.
• External and University Relations: Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other social work programs nationally and promotes community partnerships. Engages in community outreach and collaborates with departments across the University to promote excellence in teaching, service, and research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: MSW from a CSWE accredited program with two years post-Master's practice experience in direct and/or macro practice and Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work or related field. A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service equivalent to the rank of a tenured Associate Professor or full Professor. Demonstrated success in securing funding to support research and/or academic programs, and academic administrative leadership. Experience with accreditation, financial management, and developing new programs preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: CSWE reaffirmation experience.

Notice to Applicants: Please ensure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely; do not use the phrase 'see resume.' Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Additional Information for Applicants: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement: Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.