Professor/Dean Arts & Sciences

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TITLE

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

JOB SUMMARY

The Dean serves as the academic and administrative leader of the college and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include academic management, fiscal management, quality assurance, faculty relations, research support, fundraising and interaction with donors and alumni, as well as oversight of all operations within the College of Arts and Sciences. Work is performed under minimal supervision with evaluation based on the effective operation of the administrative function. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Supervises:College of Arts and Sciences

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures and regulations. 

• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for the College.

• Establishes priorities for resource utilization, including College budget creation and administration.

• Maintains a strategic plan for the College, including tracking of short- and long-range goals.

• Oversees college faculty workloads and faculty evaluation processes.

• Directs, mentors and evaluates department chairs and other direct subordinates within the College. Staff performance evaluations conducted in accordance with the University policies & procedures and according to established job standards.

• Represents the College on and off-campus, including evening and weekend College and University events.

• Promotes faculty and student research, scholarship and creative activity.

• Participates in advancement and fundraising activities as requested.

• Works with committees on policies and procedures that affect the governance within the college. 

• Provides information to the Vice President of Academic Affairs on academic matters related to the College.

• Works across campus in the areas of development of external grant proposals, campus climate issues, new program development (including interdisciplinary programming), promotion and tenure issues, and other areas as needed.

• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Doctoral degree in an academic discipline normally offered in the Arts and Sciences.

EXPERIENCE

Must possess an established record of teaching, research, and service at a level consistent with TWU requirements for the rank of full professor.  There must also be a demonstrated record of at least three years of administrative leadership and achievements in progressively responsible positions in higher education. A proven record of budget experience, grant writing, and fundraising is preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using human resources, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

• Ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints. 

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. 

• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

• Ability to communicate effectively -orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

• Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to the Board and the university community.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. 

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government.  For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.