Associate Dean for Academic Programs (ADAP)
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- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Four-Year Institution
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The U.S. textiles industry is resurgent with new local and global investment in innovation. The Wilson College of Textiles aims to realize its vision as the global leader in textiles innovation in education, research and service by growing our faculty and staff. We are actively seeking world-class candidates to join our team in a number of key roles. We hope you may consider becoming a part of our close-knit family community or nominating an outstanding individual to join us.
“We are in the early stages of a resurgent U.S. textiles industry that requires innovation throughout the textiles enterprise, from design to product development. We need new and diverse talent to drive innovation in curricula, research and professional engagement with the textiles, apparel and related industries. This includes polymers, fibers, textile and apparel products as well as processes that meet the demands of various markets, such as performance systems for the military, first responders and athletes. Stakeholders require advanced education and training in order to remain competitive, and all textile, apparel and retail companies require a supply of high quality, dynamic career-ready graduates.”
– Dean David Hinks, Wilson College of Textiles
The Wilson College of Textiles is proud of its 118-year legacy of world-class textile education, discovery and engagement with industry and government. We have produced remarkable leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. For decades, we’ve consistently had career placement rates far higher than the national average, and we have a record enrollment of master’s and doctoral students who will provide advanced impacts in the all areas of the textile complex and related industries.
Essential Job DutiesThe Wilson College of Textiles at NC State University is recruiting a new Associate Dean for Academic Programs (ADAP) to lead strategic academic planning and operations. The ADAP will lead the college’s Center for Academic, Career and Student Services (ACSS), as well as provide strategic direction for the planning, implementation and administration of the college’s overall educational mission. This includes integrating UNC System, NC State University, and overall Wilson College of Textiles strategic thrusts.
ACSS is the undergraduate academic unit in the college focused on student services, recruitment and admissions, academic advising, diversity programming, distance education, international programs, student engagement, and career services. In addition to leading ACSS, the ADAP oversees and coordinates Wilson College’s academic assessment reports and preparations for program accreditations. In close partnership with faculty and leadership of Wilson College’s two academic departments, the ADAP works to enable new curricula and academic programs (e.g., international academic partnerships, interdisciplinary programs, dual degree programs, distance education, etc.) consistent with college needs and strategic goals.
In addition, working closely with the college leadership team, faculty, staff and students, the ADAP oversees undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. In fulfilling the position roles and responsibilities, the Associate Dean will regularly interface with constituents inside and outside the college and university, and as a primary advisor to the dean will represent the dean and college as needed.
Other Work/ResponsibilitiesThe ADAP also works closely with the core leadership of the college, faculty, staff and students to deliver academic programs and to manage college enrollment in accordance with the goals of the university.
The Associate Dean for Academic Programs serves as the primary advisor to the Dean for strategic academic planning and operations at both the undergraduate and graduate program levels. We seek an ambitious, collaborative, creative and forward thinking leader to advance the academic programs and strategic thrusts of Wilson College of Textiles to meet today and tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
The Associate Dean is highly encouraged to maintain a low level instructional teaching load by teaching or co-teaching one class per academic-year.
Minimum Education/ExperienceRequires a doctoral degree relevant to Wilson College, with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of academic leadership experience.
Departmental Required Skills●Expectation to be hired at the level of Full Professor with tenure; Associate Professors with Tenure may be considered for those with a highly accomplished record in advancing an academic collegiate mission in higher education. Candidates must achieve tenure status within the Wilson College. Outstanding record of accomplishment in undergraduate and graduate instruction, curricula development and academic assessment.
●Demonstrated accomplishments in promoting and establishing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
●Strong administrative experience.
●Previous experience setting and implementing policy and strategic directions in academic programs.
●Strong record of commitment to collaboration and relationship building.
●Experience and enthusiasm for supporting interdisciplinary academic entities.
●Previous managerial and leadership experience including budget and human resources.
●Inclusiveness and diversity are academic imperatives and university emphasis areas. The university is particularly interested in candidates with experience in recruiting and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students from underrepresented groups.
●While not required, a strong understanding of the field of fibers, textiles and/or apparel from the perspective of design, engineering, management, science, technology or other relevant academic fields would be advantageous.
●Demonstrated ability to provide leadership at multiple levels in the academic environment, assisting with the developing and sustaining quality academic programs in textiles.
●A strong understanding of the land-grant university system with the ability to build partnerships inside and outside of the university with key stakeholders
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Special InstructionsComplete application packages will include curriculum vitae; a separate document containing contact information for a minimum of three professional references; and a vision for leading the college’s successful ACSS team to enable student success and specific strategies they would implore to enhance our academic mission (Other Document 1).
Job Open Date06/28/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire DateAA/EOENC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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