Associate Dean of Engineering jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Science, Engineering & Tech., College of
Unit: Science, Engineering & Tech., College of220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Condition: At Will
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Posting Details:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 21, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
POSITION: At Will (Range 12)*

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Salary Type: Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan

Job Description:
The Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology will provide innovative, equity-minded leadership to fulfil the vision of the college to cultivate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leaders who advance sustainable solutions to global challenges, and to drive transformative change through fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College and reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean provides vision and leadership for the College, overseeing academic program quality, faculty development and achievement, department chair leadership, student learning and success, and administration of budgets, facilities, and resources. Additionally, the Dean is responsible for administration of off-campus programs, collective bargaining agreement implementation, policies and procedures, accreditations, external collaborations and partnerships, external grants and contracts, and development and fundraising for the College, in alignment with the division of Academic Affairs', University's, and System's strategic directions and goals. The Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology serves on the University's Council of Deans and President's Expanded Cabinet.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD, or other terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College.

• Combination of higher education administration experience (with increasing levels of responsibility, at the level of department chair or higher), and faculty experience (commensurate with tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor or professor in any discipline) with a track record of successful experience and accomplishments in teaching excellence and innovation, and research/scholarly/creative endeavors.

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  Demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing racial/social justice and equity in curriculum, communities, and engagements.

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  Demonstrated ability to promote student learning, engagement, and success, both undergraduate and graduate level.

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  Demonstrated commitment to leading and supporting academic program quality, including experience with program accreditation, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

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  Knowledge of current standards and best practices in academic program design and development, policy development, curriculum implementation, and program review or accreditation (i.e., ABET and other accreditation processes), for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificate/certification programs, and professional development.

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  Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and to develop public and private partnerships, with a variety of external stakeholders and constituencies, to achieve goals.

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  Demonstrated ability to articulate, implement, and operationalize a vision for a College seeking solutions for regional issues with global connections, transforming teaching and learning through in and out of class learning, exploration, and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Successful completion of a system or national higher education leadership development program, such as those offered by the Minnesota State system, American Association for State Colleges & Universities (AASCU), American Council on Education (ACE), Berkeley Executive Leadership Program, HERS Institutes, or Harvard Institutes for Higher Education, among others.

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  Professional Licensure/Certification: As appropriate to the position holders discipline.

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  Demonstrated experience with current and emerging student populations and pedagogical trends in the sciences, engineering, and technology disciplines.

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  Record of identifying and securing federal, foundation, and other sources of funding to support initiatives in fostering and advancing racial/social justice and equity in curriculum, communities, and engagements.

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  Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a collective bargaining, shared governance environment.

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  Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and budgets (i.e., instructional, research, technology, facility, personnel, financial, etc.) and implement those strategies to high impact programming and services.

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  Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships within the University, including faculty, department chairs, deans, staff, and students within the College, and other internal stakeholders across the divisions.

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  Demonstrated commitment to leading and supporting academic program quality and excellence, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

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  Experience working in a public higher education university and state system

Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Frequent evening and weekend work. Overnight travel required, as needed to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Ability to travel regionally, nationally, and internationally, to meet with a wide variety of stakeholders, partners, and other constituencies, to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employees permanent/principal work location. Up to 20% of the time.

This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a University closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at:https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.

About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

University Demographics Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes: Enhancing access and student success. Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs. Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.Serving approximately 14,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter (The cover letter must contain a section responding to each of the topics found in the Opportunities and Challenges section (Strategic Visioning, Faculty Hiring & Development, Providing Leadership Beyond the Campus, Valuing Diversity) and a section responding to the required qualifications and preferred qualifications. Prospectus found here: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/career-opportunities/faculty-and-administration/prospectus-for-dean-college-of-science-engineering-technology/ https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/career-opportunities/faculty-and-administration/prospectus-for-dean-college-of-science-engineering-technology/).
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankatos goals?

CONTACT INFORMATION
Brittany McKibben, Executive Assistant
Academic Affairs
Phone: 507-389-2900
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:brittany.mckibben.2@mnsu.edu

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State Administrator Plan which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu




Benefits Info:
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

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Benefits Overview

Posting Number: M320M
Re-posting:
Number of Vacancies: 1
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Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 04/21/2023
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2392
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