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CUNY Dean for School of Liberal Arts in Brooklyn, New York
Dean for School of Liberal Arts
Job ID
25732
Location
Medgar Evers College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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POSITION DETAILS
Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five campuses within the dynamic City University of New York (CUNY) System. Named for the slain civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. The College mission is infused with astrong commitment to social justice.
The Dean oversees functions of the school to enhance its profile, visibility, and effectiveness. He/she will develop long- and short-range plans, and exercises management responsibility for academic program planning, faculty matters, and administration, including staffing, budgets, and facilities. He/she will foster a high-quality environment of academic teaching, research, and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside the College.
The Dean reports to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Provosts Council. The Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for the undergraduate programs, curriculum and faculty within the School and participates in the development of college-wide policies. The appointee is responsible for the development of the school’s strategic and operational plans and budget. The successful candidate will supervise seven (7) academic departments: Department of English, Department of Mass Communications, Creative and Performing Arts and Speech, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Psychology, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Social Work, and Department of Work Languages and Cultures.
Responsibilities of the Dean include:
Providing visionary and strategic leadership
Supporting high quality teaching, faculty research and professional activities
Fostering academic planning and innovative curricular and scholarly development
Encouraging grant / contract writing and submission for research and contract funding
Ensuring effective management of financial resources including budget planning and management
Supporting faculty recruitment, review, and development
Enhancing engagement with business/industry, alumni, and the community
Encouraging innovations in using technology
Supporting the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Fostering academic and non-academic activities to increase the school’s visibility within CUNY and the community.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
The successful candidate must possess an earned Ph.D. degree from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline represented in the school, at least five years of academic leadership at the level of Department Chair or above and a successful track record in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and obtaining external funding.
Preferred characteristics: vision, creativity and strong leadership skills with capability of both nurturing and of making tough decisions. Experience with discipline-specific accreditation, capacity to cultivate excellence in teaching, and funded research; encourage innovative program growth, proven ability to manage fiscal and physical resources, a track record of working with a diverse group of faculty, students, and administrators, as well as with school partners. The success candidate will possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, and a personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CUNY TITLE
Dean
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Range: $102,572 - $156,000
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
January 31, 2023
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.