Dean - College of Letters & Sciences - 14995

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ATTENTION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a visionary leader for the position of Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college.

JOB DETAILS:

The Dean is responsible for the leadership, administration and operations of the College in support of the College’s mission, which is to provide students with the essential elements of a liberal education in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Areas of responsibility in this position include articulating a shared vision and priorities; developing a plan for reaching that vision and achieving goals; supporting student recruitment, retention and graduation; fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion; creativity and innovation; ensuring academic integrity; overseeing faculty and staff selection, retention, promotion and evaluation processes; encouraging and supporting excellence in teaching, research/scholarly activity and service; promoting collegiality and collaborative relationships across departments, colleges and divisions as well as externally; managing the fiscal well-being of the college; and developing relationships with alumni, donor, corporate, and community stakeholders. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative appointment reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a College-related discipline with a distinguished record of accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, and service that would merit appointment as a tenured Full Professor in one of the departments of the college.
• Five or more years of prior experience as a department chair, assistant/associate dean or other equivalent administrative experience.
• A record of progressively more responsible administrative experience that demonstrates a commitment to collaborative leadership and responsible management that fosters trust, respect and successful working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Evidence of visionary leadership, strategic planning and execution.
• A record of transparent, strategic and effective fiscal management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to promoting a collegial, collaborative work and learning environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.
• Commitment to the values of liberal education as envisioned in the university’s mission.
• Evidence of commitment to academic excellence, student success, and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, personal and professional integrity, and creating a climate of support and advocacy that ensures the success of diverse populations within the College.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of success in fundraising, including grants and philanthropy, public relations, working with advisory/community boards, and communications to external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the accreditation standards associated with the Departments in the College.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide transformative vision, leadership and advocacy for the college
2. Establish and maintain a cooperative, collegial work climate which enhances communication, trust, and productivity of and among faculty, administrative staff, support staff and students
3. Create and implement a strategic plan that leads the College to distinction and is aligned with broader university strategic goals and priorities (http://www.uww.edu/strategic-plan)
4. Promote the value of liberal education through College programs and university collaborations
5. Manage the fiscal well-being of the College, including identifying and attracting new resources
6. Oversee the recruitment, appointment, review, and professional development of faculty and staff
7. Support student recruitment, retention and graduation
8. Work with University Advancement to establish and achieve philanthropic goals and build relationships that advance the goals of the college, including providing leadership to the Dean’s Advisory Board
9. Assure ongoing quality, integrity and continuous improvement in the College’s academic program array at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and in both traditional and online programs in order to ensure strong enrollment and vitality
10. Provide leadership to initiatives that foster and enhance inclusive excellence and multicultural and global competence in the College
11. Participate as a member of the university administration and work collegially and collaboratively with leadership across campus to support the priorities of the campus
12. Provide leadership to the Dean’s Advisory Board, fostering board engagement with the college both internally and externally
13. Promote College interests, activities and partnerships with the surrounding community as well as regionally, nationally and internationally
14. Other duties as assigned

College Information:

The College of Letters and Sciences forms the core of the University, providing students with the essential elements of a liberal education in humanities, physical and natural sciences, and social sciences. With an annual operating budget of over $16 million, it is the largest College in the university with 14 departments, 3 graduate programs and nearly 300 faculty and staff. The College of L&S enrolls approximately 3800 students in more than 60 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs in traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines as well as in a wide range of interdisciplinary programs. The College’s commitment to helping students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and interconnected world is evident in its significant contributions to the university’s general education program including its core curriculum. To learn more about the College, visit http://www.uww.edu/cls.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

This is a full-time limited appointment position. For additional information regarding this appointment, please review the Personnel Rules at http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/15. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by January 15, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. As a condition of employment, persons will have to submit to a confidential background check and submit offical, sealed transcripts. All information obtained will be strictly confidential. The desired start date for the position is July 1, 2019 or sooner.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Hermie Snorek
University Executive Staff Assistant
snorekh@uww.edu
262-472-1099

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest indicating how the applicant’s qualifications relate to the job responsibilities and qualifications
• A separate list of the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of up to five references should also be submitted. The relationship of each reference to the candidate should also be included on this list.

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