Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Dean Of The School Of Arts And Sciences

School Mission : The School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS) fosters the virtues of curiosity, courage, and humility in our students, thereby preparing them for their vocations in service to others. This is accomplished within the Lutheran liberal arts tradition by engaging with many enduring questions while relying upon the truth found in Jesus Christ.

Role : The Dean of the SOAS represents the school within the University, the community, and external partnerships. The Dean is responsible for leading the school's academic and co-curricular programs in achieving excellence in accordance with the philosophy and values of Lutheran Christian higher education. The Dean leads the faculty to establish degree and program requirements and to administer the curriculum of the school. The Dean is responsible for securing and managing fiscal resources and for recruiting, developing, and retaining faculty and staff who support and advance the school's mission and the University's strategic plan and mission.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily :

Administration

• Lead the development and implementation of the school's mission and strategic plan and ensure that each is congruent with the University's mission and strategic plan.
• Facilitate an environment that stimulates the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and professional development of the school's faculty and the University's students.
• Supervise the administration of all programs within the school.
• Appoint the Assistant Dean(s) and Department Chairs annually as needed to effectively and efficiently operate the school's programs.
• Ensure that school and departmental meetings occur regularly to conduct school business.
• Empower, encourage, and supervise the faculty and staff, overseeing the evaluation of their performance annually based on the goals of the Individualized Development Plan and position descriptions.
• Ensure the accuracy, clarity, and usefulness of school information included in the academic catalog, web pages, and other print and digital material.
• Facilitate and manage relationships with external partnerships and experts, particularly for securing input on SOAS programs, internships, collaborations, donations, and service opportunities.
• Work with Admissions, Marketing, and any external partners to set, recruit for, and reach enrollment goals in innovative and effective ways.
• Work with Department Chairs, Academic Advising, and the Registrar to implement and alter course offerings, schedules, and facilities assignments.
• Work with the bookstore and SOAS faculty to ensure that books are ordered for courses each term.
• Provide oversight and support to SOAS faculty and staff for (re-)accreditation work (e.g., with NASM and ABET), including budgetary allocations and University support for any site visits and self-study reports.
• Sign official forms as needed for conducting University business.
• Prepare all regular reports about the school for the Board of Regents.
• Represent the SOAS at University events including, but not limited to, opening academic convocations, commencement ceremonies, fundraising, and recruitment events.

Curriculum

Instruction

Faculty And Staff

Budget

Scholarship And Service

Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Education And / Or Experience :

Full Time Faculty, Exempt

$126,401 - 132,420 / yr

Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching