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Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Employer
University of North Florida
Location
Jacksonville, FL

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Job Details

Job Title:

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Number:

313970

Requisition Number:

B07702

Position Type:

Executive Services/Faculty

Time-limited through:

NA

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

Administrator

Length of Appointment:

12 months

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

Varies

Department:

COAS Dean's Office

Organization:

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Division:

Academic Affairs - DIV

College:

College of Arts and Sciences

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The University of North Florida is seeking a Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) who can lead the College in developing and implementing a shared vision for the College that focuses on teaching excellence, research excellence, student success, and equity across the College. The Dean will engage faculty, staff, and the broader community in communicating and promoting this shared vision. The COAS Dean (position # 313970) is one of five academic deans who report directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Candidates for this position must have an earned doctorate, have a record of teaching, scholarship, and service qualifying them for the rank of full professor at UNF, be eligible for tenure within one of the College’s academic departments or schools, and have at least five years of administrative experience including line authority over university faculty.

Job Function:

The qualified candidate will provide evidence of the following characteristics and responsibilities in his or her application:
1. Administrative, management, and organizational skills that demonstrate collaboration with the college’s faculty and chairs, other university administrators, faculty, and staff, and a record of effective advocacy both inside and outside the university.
2. A strong record of scholarship and commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service commensurate with the appointment to the rank of full professor.
3. An inclusive, participative, collaborative leadership style and the ability to listen and communicate effectively to build consensus across a diverse range of constituencies.
4. A commitment to leading the College in strategic planning, program assessment, and institutional accreditation efforts.
5. An appreciation of the individual value, interrelationships between the types of programs, and interdisciplinary programs offered by COAS and experience advancing similar programs. An understanding of the role of interdisciplinarity programs and research.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and issues.
7. Consistent with UNF’s receipt of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award and the Diversity Champion award: demonstrated success in recruitment and retention of a strong and diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
8. Successful actions and outcomes in diversity, inclusivity, and equity.
9. Consistent with UNF’s classification as a Carnegie Community Engagement institution: experience with, and appreciate of, community engagement, outreach, and philanthropic fundraising.
Duties will include administering the College’s promotion and tenure process, fundraising, conducting personnel evaluations, budget management and oversight, strategic planning, overseeing program assessment efforts, assisting with recruitment and retention efforts, leading initiatives around student success and diversity & inclusion, and full participation with other senior administrators to advance the University. Administrative duties will be carried out in a collective bargaining environment.

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must have an earned doctorate, have a record of teaching, scholarship, and service qualifying them for the rank of full professor at UNF, be eligible for tenure within one of the College’s academic departments or schools, and have at least five years of administrative experience including line authority over university faculty.

Departmental Requirements:

NA

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or Certification:

NA

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

NA

Anticipated Start Date:

07/01/2022

Job Posting Date:

11/12/2021

Application Review Date:

12/03/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Jessica Herrington, UNFCOASDean@wittkieffer.com

Hiring Official:

Karen Patterson

Location if not Jacksonville:

NA

Special Instructions:

To apply for this position, a candidate must provide a letter of interest addressing the qualifications mentioned above and a curriculum vitae including the names, titles, business contact information, and email addresses of five references. Applications should be submitted through the candidate portal at wittkieffer.com Questions and nominations should be directed electronically to: Dennis M. Barden, Jessica Herrington, and Cathryn DavisWitt Kieffer Executive Search Firm2015 Spring Road, Suite 510Oak Brook, IL 60523UNFCOASDean@wittkieffer.com

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/18329

Organization

Mission Statement

Our student-centered mission is to create the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers with the knowledge and experience to uniquely change the world. 

Vision Statement

University of North Florida will be the higher education nexus where diverse students, faculty, and organizations from around the world collaborate to creatively innovate for the advancement of society.

Values

We achieve excellence in all we do; we are an institution of uncompromising character; we lead with humility, humanity and integrity.

 

Integrity – We do the right thing for the right reason at the right time.

Respect – We treat everyone with kindness, we are informed by the perspectives of other, and we draw strength from our differences.

Accountability – We are responsible for how the outcomes of our actions affect others and our environment. 

Innovation – We harness creativity and talent to turn challenges into opportunities and problems into solution in a uniquely UNF way.

 

Strategic Goal

University of national prominence and distinction with North Florida as our catalyst and student success as our mantra.  Learn more about UNF’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.

Statement of Unity

UNF stands in unity and solidarity with all members of our community, regardless of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. We are proud of the diversity in our students, faculty and staff.

We strongly condemn acts of hate and bigotry as antithetical to the university's core values of mutual respect and civility. Actions and words that seek to deny human beings full membership in the broader moral community on the basis of arbitrary characteristics are intolerable. We stand opposed to violence in language or in action, and we see these as a threat to the mission of UNF as a public university that is committed to intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness.

We pledge to stand with and for those who are the most vulnerable members of our community and to take actions that help our students and fellow employees feel safe and know that they are safe. We affirm UNF's unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture. We seek to embody the ideals of a free and democratic society, and we fully support and value each member of our community.

 

Company info
Telephone
9046202710
Location
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville
FL
32224
US

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