Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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Administration

Juniata College (Juniata.edu) is pleased to welcome applications for the role of Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Dean of EDI). Reporting to the President and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team (Cabinet), the Dean of EDI serves as the senior diversity officer for the College, with the responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for furthering diversity, equity and inclusion. Equity-minded culture is one of three explicit commitments in the newly approved institutional strategic plan empowering the Dean to lead and coordinate efforts to create an equitable, inclusive and welcoming learning environment. The Dean will supervise a professional and student staff to lead this work.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to engage, sustain, and leverage an interconnected learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and a sense of belonging is explicit. Juniata’s strategic mission promotes diversity in every expression, and amplifies the College’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access. We aim to evolve into a more global, equitable and ethical community, where all Juniatians live a life of inclusive belonging needed for becoming leaders who value and embrace human interconnectedness and dignity. Juniata invites and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.AA/EOE

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with 5-8 years of experience related to diversity, equity and inclusion (advanced degree preferred); well-organized and self-directed individual who exhibits a high level of integrity that inspires trust and confidence; and knowledge of current equity and diversity trends/issues with a clear understanding of the importance of an inclusive and diverse environment in a comprehensive higher education or similar setting.

This position reports to the President of the College.

To promote and sustain the health and safety of our campus community, Juniata College strongly encourages the Covid-19 vaccine and bivalent booster for all Faculty and staff.

Applications include a letter of interest, a current résumé, a Diversity and Equity Statement that addresses how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity will support Juniata College’s Diversity Statement and contact information for five professional references. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Inquiries can be sent to Lauren Bowen, Provost and co-chair of the search committee at bowenl@juniata.edu. Juniata College – EOE. A United Way Participating Agency.

12/19/2022

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