Dean for the School of Arts & Humanities

Dean for the School of Arts & Humanities

Office of the Provost

Academic Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule :

Monday - Friday; 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm; some weekends or after-hours work.

Summary / Objective of Position :

The school dean reports to the provost and is responsible for supervising and administering the School of Arts and Humanities. This includes leading faculty members in planning, developing, and implementing instruction, research services, and outreach activities; collaborating with peers in other schools, department heads, and leaders of the college community; observing and evaluating faculty members while fostering an environment for both student and faculty growth; enhancing relationships with internal and external constituencies; supporting the efforts of Diné College alumni; fostering participatory management and continuous improvement of programs; implanting academic policies; administering the School's budget; supporting departmental initiatives for program growth and improvement; serving as a member of the Provost Council; and fostering a climate characterized by the mission, vision, principles, and values of Diné College.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 25% - Administrative Duties : Provide leadership for faculty; work in a collaborative environment; serve as a liaison between the provost and faculty; communicate the goals of the college to faculty, staff, and students.

(a) Supervise both full - time and adjunct faculty and staff in accordance with institutional polices and procedures, along with other applicable state and federal laws and regulations;

(a) Ensure the education provided meets or exceeds standards set forth by the institution's accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission, and other accrediting agencies related to specialized programs;

(a) Responsible and accountable for all monetary resources for the School of Arts and Humanities and seeks additional resources through fundraising, grants, alumni relations, and endowments to ensure program viability, and

(a) Conduct field-appropriate research projects for the School of Arts and Humanities in preparation for publication, IRB, tribal, state, and federal requirements;

QUALIFICATIONS

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