Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in La Crosse, WI

Dean of Arts and Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of arts and sciences. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Arts and Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level 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. Additionally, Dean of Arts and Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Arts and Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Arts and Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dean of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Transfer
  • Minnesota State College Southeast
  • Winona, MN FULL_TIME
  • Position Details

    Position Information

    Classification Title
    MnSCU Administrator 5

    Working Title
    Dean of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Transfer

    Hire Types
    Staff

    Division
    Branch

    Department
    Minnesota State College Southeast

    Unit
    Academic Affairs (including faculty)

    Location
    Red Wing, MN or Winona, MN

    FLSA
    Exempt

    Full/Part Time
    Full Time

    FTE
    1

    Employment Condition
    Unlimited

    Work Shift
    Monday-Friday

    Work Schedule/Hours/Days
    Travel between Red Wing and Winona campuses required.

    Posting Details



    Salary Minimum
    87,098

    Salary Maximum
    121,826

    Salary Type
    Annual

    Bargaining Unit/Plan
    220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan

    Job Description
    This position provides visionary academic leadership and direction for one of the academic divisions at MSC Southeast. As an administrator, this person supports and advances a campus culture of equity and belonging within the division, as well as throughout the college community. The dean is responsible for innovative program development and revision for Liberal Arts and Sciences departments in consultation with the Vice President of Student Success (VPSS), faculty, and other division deans to meet the needs of students. In addition, the dean leads the college’s continuous improvement efforts to promote and support quality online instruction. The dean also interacts with regional colleges and universities that support transfer pathways and student learning. As such, the dean is an essential part of the Student Success team and a member of the Strategic Planning and Administrative committees. The incumbent stays current in their field and in classroom pedagogy in order to support state of the art instruction at the college.

    Provide strategic instructional leadership for the academic division with a focus on faculty development, continuous improvement, and a vital academic program mix.
    • Promote and support the college vision for effective teaching and learning in the areas of assessment of student learning, faculty development, curriculum development, instructional technology, instructional design, and online learning.
    • Maintain strong pedagogical skills, including knowledge of adult learning theory.
    • Support and expand transfer pathways across the division to promote student success.
    • Promote a positive environment for teaching and learning in all modes of instruction.
    • Champion a continuous quality improvement process, including the development, implementation, and review of instructional programs and courses (i.e. Program Review).
    • Monitor enrollments in within the division to promote fiscal integrity.
    • Determine and schedule instructional course offerings that strategically meet the needs of students.
    • Partner on articulation of educational programs agreements, including High Schools in the region, PSEO and concurrent enrollment and ensure requirements met with High School faculty.
    • Oversee the implementation of assessment policies and procedures within the division
    • Supervise and coordinate accreditation and certification activities within the division.
    • Coordinate with faculty the planning of and participation in regularly scheduled program Advisory Committee meetings in the identification and selection of new programs to meet market needs.
    • Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing MinnState and MSC Southeast academic affairs policies.
    • Ensure the college’s commitment to diversity is reflected in the content and design of instructional programs and courses.
    • Participate in state, regional and national professional groups as appropriate.
    • Participate on Statewide Minnesota State system committees as appropriate.


    Supervise and evaluate instructional personnel in assigned areas.
    • In cooperation with Human Resources, recruit qualified full and part-time instructional personnel.
    • Supervise full and part-time instructional faculty including assigning credit base instructional and non-credit instruction through Faculty Workload Management (FWM) system.
    • Evaluate full and part-time instructional faculty.
    • As Supervisor of record, maintain appropriate records on instructors including professional development plans and assessments.

    Manage budgets and fiscal health in assigned areas.
    • Recommend budgetary requirements for personnel and non-personnel areas.
    • Monitor budgetary expenditures and modify budgets so that resources are handled appropriately.
    • Administer budgets to assure that needs are met and fiscal integrity is maintained.
    • Collaborate with VP of Finance and Administration on Cost Studies of programs and communication with faculty.
    Provide necessary services to students in areas of assigned responsibility.
    • Respond to students to address problems and concerns as they occur.
    • Advise and council students as appropriate and, when appropriate, partner with appropriate student services.
    • Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts for academic programs.
    • Promote and encourage student organizations and clubs.

    Cultivate and maintain relationships with faculty, students, community agencies, advisory committees, business and industry and other groups.
    • Be accessible and responsive to faculty, students, staff and community.
    • Maintain communications with system office staff and other system administrators, as well as peer administrators across the system in similar areas of responsibility.
    • Promote cooperation with regional high schools, businesses, upper division colleges and interagency groups.
    • Assist with development and execution of articulation agreements.
    • Assist in public relations, publicity and other communication systems.

    Required Qualifications
    • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
    • Three (3) or more years of teaching experience
    • Highly effective communication skills.
    • Ability to manage and execute day-to-day operational requirements.
    • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Demonstrated success in building partnerships and collaborative agreements.
    • Possess knowledge of higher education organizations.
    • Knowledge of/experience with Faculty Workload Management (FWM)Experience working in a union environment.
    • Experience in fiscal planning and budgeting.

    About
    Minnesota State College Southeast is a two-year technical and community college that prepares students for a lifetime of learning by providing education for employment, skill enhancement, retraining, and transfer, to meet the needs of students and the community. The Winona campus opened in 1949, merging with the Red Wing campus in 1992 and updating its name to Minnesota State College Southeast in 2016 with the change of mission to offer both technical training and the associate of arts degree. Minnesota State College Southeast is a member of Minnesota State. For more information, visit www.southeastmn.edu.

    Other Requirements

    Benefits Info
    As an agency of the State of Minnesota, MSC Southeast offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available to the position, their spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    F074P

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Re-posting
    No

    Desired Start Date

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Open Date
    02/22/2024

    Close Date
    03/14/2024

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Special Instructions Summary

    Accept Applications
    No

    Posting Contact

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
    The college is committed to honoring human differences. We expect and foster tolerance of different values and ideas. We are committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
    All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.
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  • Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
  • Winona, MN PART_TIME
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Clinical Laboratory Technician- Rare Disease Sequencing Laboratory
  • Exact Sciences
  • Marshfield, WI FULL_TIME
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  • Marshfield, WI FULL_TIME
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  • Marshfield, WI FULL_TIME
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  • Exact Sciences
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Lead Preschool Teacher: Montessori/Alternative Pedagogy Preferred
  • Three Rivers Day School, LLC
  • Onalaska, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Would You Like the Autonomy to Do What's BEST for Your Early Childhood Students, w/Out t...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructors
  • Western Technical College
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region Western and is committed to providing a safe an...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teaching Assistant Professor - Business Law
  • University of Wisconsin La Crosse
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/o...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (TIA Eligible)- YES Prep Airline Elementary (24-25)
  • YES Prep Public Schools
  • Houston, MN
  • Description Job Description POSITION: Special Education Teacher (TIA Eligible) (24-25) REPORTS TO: Special Education Man...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Summer Intern - Operations
  • Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.
  • La Crosse, WI
  • COMPANY OVERVIEW: Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment f...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Holmen, WI
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teacher
  • Heaven's Little Creations
  • Houston, MN
  • Heaven's Little Creations Academy is now hiring outgoing and energetic personnel to assist with the love and care of the...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

La Crosse is located on the western border of the midsection of Wisconsin, on a broad alluvial plain along the east side of the Mississippi River. The Black River empties into the Mississippi north of the city, and the La Crosse River flows into the Mississippi just north of the downtown area. Just upriver from its mouth, this river broadens into a marshland that splits the city into two distinct sections, north and south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.54 square miles (58.38 km2), of which, 20.52 square miles (53.15 km2) is land and 2.02 square m...
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