Dean of Sciences jobs in Massachusetts

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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Associate Dean of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
  • Simmons University
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Main Campus - Boston, MA
    R08781

    Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You'll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience.

    The Natural and Behavioral Sciences faculty and staff in the College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences (CNBHS) are passionate learners, educators, and researchers dedicated to providing the theoretical knowledge and interactive, hands-on learning to empower our students to become research-empowered global citizens, with the skills and experience to thrive in their careers and in our complex world. Our location in Boston's renowned medical area and proximity to its expanding biomedical industry provides unparalleled student experience and extracurricular learning for our campus-based students. We are guided by values of social justice, teamwork, compassion and excellence, and we embrace Simmons' tradition of science and practice for the social good. We are a University community that embraces working collaboratively and across disciplines to solve problems and advance learning and research. For more information, please go to our College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences webpage .

    As a University committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

    Job Summary

    The Associate Dean (AD) is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the Natural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS) within the College. The AD provides leadership in the planning, organizing, and managing services for academic and student support. The AD works in tandem with the Dean of the College to ensure seamless integration of academic and operational systems and serves as a representative of NBS with external constituents.

    The AD position is a 12-month, Boston-based administrative role that will hold faculty rank. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

    Curriculum Management Responsibilities

    Oversee NBS academic programs in collaboration with Dean, Department Chairs, Program Directors, and coordinators

    Devise, monitor and maintain academic policies with the NBS

    Provide leadership in NBS curriculum matters

    Guide faculty leaders in the development of new programs

    Review, evaluate, and manage course offerings and course size

    Promote development of interdisciplinary curricula and research

    Advocate and support faculty and students in research and scholarship activities

    Coordinate and lead faculty mentoring and faculty development programs

    Oversee adherence to professional standards and best practices, in consultation with Department Chairs, Program Directors, and coordinators

    In consultation with Department Chairs, assure that requirements for NBS accreditation are being met

    Lead and coordinate NBS accreditation and/or board approval activities

    Oversee the development and implementation of program evaluation plans in each academic unit

    Administrative Responsibilities

    Ensure welfare of NBS through managing and planning budget in coordination with Operations Director and Dean for academic departments

    Monitor faculty workload to ensure compliance with University policies and College needs

    Provide leadership in creating conditions conducive to the improvement of the overall infrastructure of the NBS through the development of effective systems and processes within the College

    Coordinate and facilitate NBS meetings

    Maintain active, responsive, and positive communication with faculty, staff, Chairs, Directors and other University members

    Provide leadership in supporting the PLAN curriculum initiatives within the NBS, College, and University

    Assist the Dean with the development of a culture of quality, trust, and accountability

    Work with academic departments, Director of Operations, and Dean to strengthen, coordinate, integrate, and implement strategic goals established by the College

    Advocate for equitable allocation of capital resources required to support faculty scholarship and student learning objectives consistent with professional standards and best practices (laboratory facilities, instrument facilities, software, professional development, etc.)

    College Management Responsibilities, Including Student-Facing

    Serve as a resource to liaise with Student Affairs, Accessibility Services, Office of Advising, Career Education Center, the Associate Provost and Dean of the Undergraduate Program, and other key University offices

    Assist faculty leaders with complex student issues

    Working with Undergraduate programs to coordinate student success initiatives as appropriate for the NBS and College

    Advocate for and facilitate a systematic equitable undergraduate research program for students and faculty across departments and programs in collaboration with Department Chairs and Program Directors

    Collaborate with the Operations team in providing leadership for programming, special events and ceremonies, graduation celebrations

    Collaborate with the Dean and faculty leaders in College wide strategic planning as well as that of individual departments and programs within the NBS

    Collaborate with the Dean, Operations Director, Associate Deans and faculty leaders in the College to streamline operations management

    Participate in the development of strong campus and community partnerships

    Provide visionary leadership for the NBS and grant funded educational initiatives and partnerships

    Participate (with Dean and faculty leaders) in recruitment and enrollment management of students

    Promote innovative, interdisciplinary research and courses that support new programs and disciplines

    Faculty Management Role

    Oversee the NBS faculty hiring processes (in collaboration with Operations Director, Dean, HR, and the Provost's Office), working with Department Chairs and Program Directors to promote consistency and policy compliance, strong candidate pools, and success in the hiring of tenure and non-tenure stream, clinical, and adjunct faculty

    In concert with the Dean, manages and coordinates the NBS faculty review processes, including annual, mid-point, tenure, promotion, voucher, and post tenure reviews.

    Work with academic leadership in relation to sensitive faculty dismissal processes when necessary

    Provide leadership and promotes professional development within the faculty of the College

    Other Responsibilities

    Serve as a formal communication link between the NBS, College, University, and external constituents including but not limited to employers, alumni, donors, clinical partners, and professional associations

    Support initiatives to promote Women-Centered Science at Simmons University at national and international levels

    Advance the role and presence of women and minorities in STEM

    Act as Dean's representative internally and externally in the Dean's absence

    Assume other duties as assigned by Dean

    Qualifications/Skills

    Graduate degree in a natural and/or behavioral sciences discipline required

    Doctorate Degree required in one of the areas of responsibility or related field

    5-10 years of experience as faculty in one of the areas of responsibility or related field

    3-5 years of experience leading and coordinating the work of faculty and academic departments

    Previous experience building and managing a budget required

    Creative problem solver

    Strong and effective communicator

    Ability to motivate and build consensus among faculty

    Committed team player and collaborates with other Associate Deans of the College, Director of Operations, and Dean

    Required Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically: (1) a cover letter including key qualifications for the position and relevant interests, (2) a current CV, (3) a diversity statement that reflects your views and positions on aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and relevant administrative insights, (4) contact information for at least three professional references (references will not be contacted until later in the search process and only upon notification and request).

    Applications will be reviewed by the Committee upon receipt, and the deadline for consideration is October 15, 2022. Contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Paul R. Geisler, EdD, ATC at geislerp@simmons.edu for further information.

    Salary Grade
    S11

    Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

    Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

    To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Associate-Dean-of-Natural-and-Behavioral-Sciences--College-of-Natural--Behavioral--and-Health-Sciences_R08781

    Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

    We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.
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Dean, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 522946 Position type: Staff Full Time Benefit Status: Benefited-Non-Union Campus: UMass Lowell Department: Fine Arts Humanities & Soc Sci Salary: Salary commensurate with experience Applicatio...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Director of Facilities Logistics - Dean College
  • Dean College
  • Franklin, MA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Franklin, MA Category: Administration/Staff Posted On: Tue Oct 17 2023 Job Description: The Director of Facilities Logistics is the first point of contact to the Facilities Department. The D...
  • 6 Months Ago

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Customer Service Representative - Dean College
  • Dean College
  • Franklin, MA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Franklin, MA Category: Administration/Staff Posted On: Thu Oct 19 2023 Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Student Accounts and Customer Service, the Customer Service Representativ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Dean of Academic & Student Affairs, Health Sciences and Professional Studies - Cape Cod Community College
  • Cape Cod Community College
  • West Barnstable, MA FULL_TIME
  • Location: West Barnstable, MA Category: Administrative Positions Posted On: Thu May 4 2023 Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dean provides strategic leadership and direction ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Laboratory Glassware Technician
  • SBH Sciences
  • Natick, MA FULL_TIME
  • To apply to an open position, please send a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to the address below. If you prefer to respond by e-mail, please do not send attachments; they will ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Academic Dean
  • Art Academy of Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Job Title: Academic Dean and Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Department: Academic Affairs Reports to: President ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean
  • New England Law Boston
  • Boston, MA
  • New England Law | Boston, an ABA-approved, AALS-member, freestanding law school, seeks a new Dean, who also serves as th...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Academic Programs (Academic Dean)
  • Exceptional Minds
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Summary/Objective The Academic Dean, also recognized as the Director of Academic Programs, will play a pivotal role in s...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Academic Programs (Academic Dean)
  • Exceptional Minds
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Summary/Objective The Academic Dean, also recognized as the Director of Academic Programs, will play a pivotal role in s...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean, Computer Science
  • Palm Beach State College
  • Lake Worth, FL
  • Job Description Responsible for class scheduling, classroom evaluation, responding to student academic concerns, and dir...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean Business, Science, Tech, Engineering, & Math
  • Baltimore City Community College
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Description/Job Summary Position Summary The Dean of Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (BSTEM) reports...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean, Natural Sciences (Administrator III) - College of Natural Science
  • California State University
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Associate Dean, Natural Sciences (Administrator III) - College of Natural Science Job no: 535083 Work type: Management (...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean of Instruction
  • Aspire Public Schools
  • Stockton, CA
  • We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year in the Aspire Central Valley Region (Sacramento, Sto...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Dean of Sciences jobs
$142,114 to $222,173

Dean of Sciences in Cincinnati, OH
In addition to majors and minors, the School of Arts and Sciences offers students academic opportunities through such specialty programs as Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, and the Honors Program.
January 14, 2020
Dean of Sciences in Fresno, CA
Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Faculty Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
December 15, 2019
Dean of Sciences in Olympia, WA
Dean’s List students are notified by the Office of Communication and Creative Services after all incomplete grades have been resolved for the previous semester.
December 19, 2019