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SUNY Schenectady County Community College Dean of the Division of Liberal Arts in Schenectady, New York
Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Sep 28 2023 Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Dean of the Division of Liberal Arts. The Division of Liberal Arts has a cross-disciplinary array of programs that offers courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts as well as other courses related to these academic areas. Under the general direction of Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Liberal Arts is responsible for the overall management of the Liberal Arts Division. The dean is responsible for supervising and evaluating faculty, scheduling, and overseeing the administration of bargaining agreements. The dean is integral to the division of Academic Affairs and assists in the strategic planning and formulation of policies within it. As part of the Academic Leadership Council, the dean represents and supports faculty interests and initiatives.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of a diverse population of students and employees and from those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Division of Academic Affairs in formulating policies
Supervise full-time and adjunct faculty in this division
Recruit full-time and adjunct faculty
Administer collective bargaining agreements and provide oversight of faculty and support staff
Maintain annual evaluations and faculty professional development plans
Coordinate and implement onboarding of full-time and adjunct faculty
Collaborate and plan with other division deans within Academic Affairs
Lead and coordinate assignment of faculty to participate in mandatory divisional activities to include program reviews, course outline updates, program updates, and assessment activities
Plan and manage: divisional meetings; the assignment and coordination of faculty on college committees; new program development; and the academic plan for the division
Work with industry to collaborate on programs and to provide student internships and field experiences
Maintain and oversee divisional assessment activities
Schedule of all division courses at all locations in collaboration with the VP to include day, evening, weekend, and online sections
Maintain and oversee articulation agreements
Plan and collaborate with SUNY Schenectady's College in the High School
Participate in student orientation, open houses, and information nights
Coordinate assignment of faculty and staff to participate in new and general student registration
Oversee and manage dispute resolution between students and divisional faculty
Lead the development and maintenance of annual department budget
Coordinate the use of facilities
Provide leadership and oversee program accreditation
Lead in planning for facilities, equipment, and staffing needs based on strategic planning initiatives
Participate in strategic planning
Serve as the Evening Administrator for at least one week per semester
Collaborate with VPAA to determine cost effectiveness of program/section offerings
Collaborate on college-wide publications promoting divisional activities
Plan and coordinate with divisions on all credit programming, including off-site activities
Other duties as assigned by the VPAA
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a liberal arts field
College teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting
Evidence of leadership experience in an academic setting
Demonstrated experience with the development and management of a budget
Demonstrated experience with academic assessment
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate in a related field
Special Information:
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts
Additional Information:
Salary: $76,000