Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Minnesota
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
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Winona, MN
FULL_TIME
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Position Details
Position InformationClassification TitleMnSCU Administrator 5
Working TitleDean of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Transfer
Hire TypesStaff
DivisionBranch
DepartmentMinnesota State College Southeast
UnitAcademic Affairs (including faculty)
LocationRed Wing, MN or Winona, MN
FLSAExempt
Full/Part TimeFull Time
FTE1
Employment ConditionUnlimited
Work ShiftMonday-Friday
Work Schedule/Hours/DaysTravel between Red Wing and Winona campuses required.
Posting Details
Salary Minimum87,098
Salary Maximum121,826
Salary TypeAnnual
Bargaining Unit/Plan220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan
Job DescriptionThis 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.
AboutMinnesota 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.
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Benefits InfoAs 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 InformationPosting NumberF074P
Number of Vacancies1
Re-postingNo
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date02/22/2024
Close Date03/14/2024
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions Summary
Accept ApplicationsNo
Posting Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe 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. - 17 Days Ago
Dean of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Transfer
- southeastmn
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Red Wing, MN
FULL_TIME
- 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...
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Founding Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Mankato, MN
FULL_TIME
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- Northwestern Health Sciences University
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Bloomington, MN
FULL_TIME
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PART_TIME
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- North Hennepin Community College
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Brooklyn, MN
FULL_TIME
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