Dean of Sciences jobs in Chicago, IL
Dean of Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of science. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of 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 Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of 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 Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
- North Park University
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Schiller Park, IL
FULL_TIME
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About North Park
Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.
North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.
Mission
The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision
Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.
Position Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses 3 academic units. The Division of Humanities and Social Sciences offers degree programs in communication arts, English, modern languages, history, philosophy, politics and government, and sociology/criminal justice. The Division of Sciences offers degree programs in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and psychology. The School of Music, Art, and Theatre offers programs in music (undergraduate and graduate), art and theatre. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) provides leadership and administrative oversight to the academic departments. The Dean is responsible for articulating the value of a Liberal Arts education, developing a vision for program quality, and building the future of the college, all within the context of the University’s core distinctives.
Responsibilities
Lead the CAS in strategic planning, program review, and advancing a culture of assessment in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Realize the CAS mission and vision and implement strategic planning initiatives
Establish and maintain assessment programs designed to enhance student learning
In cooperation with faculty and staff, ensure that plans and programs are accurately described and correctly implemented in the calendar, the catalogues, and the schedule of classes
Provide leadership for the faculty and staff in program excellence consistent with the mission of the University.
In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, provide oversight for the development of quality and effectiveness indicators of existing academic programs
Encourage innovation and creativity in the development and improvement of majors, nurturing programs and opportunities specific to the CAS
Supervise, evaluate, and support each departmental unit in a manner that promotes excellence in instruction and research and pursues innovative solutions.
Articulate and monitor academic standards with balance for faculty, student, and administrative concerns
Supervise and work with three Associate Dean/Division Directors and Department Chairs
Serve as the chief advocate for the CAS faculty, and support teaching, scholarship, and creative projects.
Represent the CAS in the University and community
Encourage participatory decision-making, shared governance, a spirit of collegiality, and inclusion throughout the CAS
Facilitate clear communication among faculty concerning the overall operations of academic programs, administrative policy, budgets, and hiring.
Update faculty on the critical issues facing higher education and the Liberal Arts, current strategies in the use of technology in teaching, and trends of delivery of curriculum
Provide collaborative leadership and an effective structural link between the CAS faculty, the administration, and other University units
In collaboration with faculty and administration, establish written policies and procedures for operations in the college
In collaboration with the University Dean, oversee and evaluate the work of faculty and staff in the CAS, including tenure and promotion reviews, post-tenure reviews, sabbaticals, and special assignments.
Provide recommendations for faculty in the tenure and promotion process
Provide counsel on personnel issues leading to problem solving
Provide leadership in hiring, planning staff needs, and organizational structures
Develop and manage budgets.
Provide oversight of annual budget development and tracking
Expand professional development opportunities for faculty and seek grant support for special initiatives
Hear cases of student academic integrity, appeals, and academic grievances.
Requirements
Able to articulate and operationalize a vision for the future of a Liberal Arts education.
A collaborative leader who can work with and bring together diverse groups to achieve growth and excellence.
Knowledge and passion for diversity and intercultural relations.
A terminal degree in a discipline from the College of Arts and Sciences with a strong record of teaching and scholarly activity.
At least 5 years of higher education administrative experience which includes leadership of faculty.
Successful experience growing programs.
Successful experience motivating, leading, and encouraging faculty.
Breadth of understanding to lead the range of programs • Experience with budgets, strategic planning, and decisive decision making.
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Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
- North Park University
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. North Pa...
- 23 Days Ago
Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences
- North Central College
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Naperville, IL
FULL_TIME
- To be considered complete an online application: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/12321 The Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS) is responsible for planning, ...
- 1 Month Ago
Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS)
- North Central College
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Naperville, IL
FULL_TIME
- Posting Details Position Information Posting Number S000797 Position Title Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS) Department School of Education and Health Sciences Division Academ...
- 1 Month Ago
Program Coordinator - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office
- University of Illinois Hospital
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Chicago, IL
OTHER
- The Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations and event planning in the Dean's Office of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position will work in coor...
- 1 Month Ago
College Work Study - Humanities and Social Sciences (00010877)
- Humanities and Social Sciences (00010877) - CCC Careers
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Federal Work Study Harry Truman Campus – Humanities and Social Sciences City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellit...
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What does a Dean of Sciences do?
Dean of Sciences in La Crosse, WI
In the College of Arts and Sciences, we aim to do both, and answering that question will help you better understand the practical knowledge you need to succeed in a diverse and complicated world, ready to confront differences of opinion, and armed with the power to question and the potential to shape human experience and human destiny.
December 17, 2019
Dean of Sciences in Schenectady, NY
We accomplish this mission through a focused synergy of academic programs and innovative research in the sciences and engineering.
February 08, 2020
Dean of Sciences in Augusta, GA
An Arts and Sciences degree also provides enrichment to the individual, allowing a context of the arts, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and the sciences for greater understanding of the world.
February 04, 2020