Interim Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics

About the Position of Interim Associate Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

The Interim Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the mission and achieving the vision of the College and serves as Acting Dean during the Dean's absence. Under the Dean's general direction, the Interim Associate Dean works collaboratively with department chairs, faculty, and staff across the University to support the College's goals. Responsibilities include providing leadership in curriculum development and delivery; assisting departments and programs with curricular changes, program reviews, and assessment; and facilitating the approval process for curriculum proposals through all University levels of approval. The Interim Associate Dean plays a key role in strategic planning and decision making, contributes to college advancement and resource planning, and maintains databases and reports related to student success, assessment, and accreditation. The Interim Associate Dean interprets and enforces academic policies, manages special programs and initiatives, oversees student outreach and recruitment, and supports research initiatives. Additionally, the Interim Associate Dean acts on petitions and program change requests from students, meets with students concerning academic or disciplinary problems, serves as coordinator of student grievance, grade appeal, and other disciplinary processes; and coordinates college events including Commencement and award ceremonies. The Interim Associate Dean represents the Dean and the College at internal and external events, serves on University-level committees such as Educational Policies Committee and Graduate Studies Committee, and acts as Executive Secretary to the College Academic Council, as well as ex-officio member of the College Administrative Council; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor in an academic discipline within the physical sciences, life sciences, or mathematics
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching
• Demonstrated record of outstanding scholarly, creative, and/or professional accomplishment
• At least three years of successful administrative experience at or above the level of Department Chair (or equivalent)
• Experience with grants, contracts, and/or sponsored projects

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and solve organizational problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead academic administrative teams and committees with a collaborative leadership style
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators
• Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring
• Demonstrated ability to deal discreetly and effectively with sensitive student, faculty, and staff issues
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in responding to and enriching the increasing diversity and profile of the university
• Strong cultural awareness and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility
• Excellent public relations, communication, and writing skills