Associate Dean of Humanities assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of humanities. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Humanities provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Humanities typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Humanities typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Humanities typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Simpson College invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Dean for Student Success. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President and Academic Dean, the Assistant or Associate Dean for Student Success maintains a portfolio of five direct reports and coordinates all operations and activities in support of institutional retention objectives. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity. The Assistant or Associate Dean works as part of the leadership team in Academic Affairs, which includes the Registrar, the Associate Dean for Curriculum and Assessment, the Director of Continuing and Graduate Education, and the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team at Simpson College in a period of great excitement at the institution. Having successfully completed a recent $31M Capital Campaign (exceeding its target of $25M), the College is poised to grow enrollment, expand partnerships and collaborations, and build upon a history of excellence in the liberal arts. The successful candidate must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Community
Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000, and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average.
Compensation
The Assistant/Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is a 12-month administrative appointment. If the Associate Dean is a tenured faculty member of Simpson College, the Associate Dean receives a six-course release and a stipend determined annually and retains faculty rank and right of return to teaching in the discipline or approved academic program.
Please send a cover letter, resume, name and contact information for three professional references, a statement addressing how your experiences and/or interests contribute to promoting diversity and inclusivity to Human Resources to employment@simpson.edu. Simpson offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including tuition waiver benefits for eligible employees and their immediate family members. Preference will be given to candidates who apply prior to July 6 and continue until the position is filled.
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