Dean for the School of Arts & Humanities

Dine College • Tsaile, AZ

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About The Position

The school dean reports to the provost and is responsible for supervising and administering the School of Arts and Humanities. This includes leading faculty members in planning, developing, and implementing instruction, research services, and outreach activities; collaborating with peers in other schools, department heads, and leaders of the college community; observing and evaluating faculty members while fostering an environment for both student and faculty growth; enhancing relationships with internal and external constituencies; supporting the efforts of Diné College alumni; fostering participatory management and continuous improvement of programs; implanting academic policies; administering the School's budget; supporting departmental initiatives for program growth and improvement; serving as a member of the Provost Council; and fostering a climate characterized by the mission, vision, principles, and values of Diné College.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in English, composition/rhetoric, or arts/humanities from an accredited institution with at least five (5) years of demonstrated and successful deal-level experience or extensive experience in leadership and administration.
• Ten (10) years' experience as department chair for an arts/humanities area discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience supervising a four-year undergraduate degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Professor rank.
• Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for faculty; work in a collaborative environment; serve as a liaison between the provost and faculty; communicate the goals of the college to faculty, staff, and students.
• Supervise both full-time and adjunct faculty and staff in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Hire highly qualified and effective faculty and staff, and ensure their accountability for high-level performance.
• Resolve student complaints in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Standards.
• Ensure coordination of all components and activities with the School.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports as required by internal and external entities.
• Assure availability of properly credentialed faculty to meet curriculum delivery requirements.
• Ensure the education provided meets or exceeds standards set forth by the institution's accrediting agency.
• Facilitate excellence in teaching, scholarly pursuits, and services to the college and the community.
• Maintain transferability of course credits and/or academic programs.
• Ensure students matriculate through academic programs within the School of Arts and Humanities.
• Responsible and accountable for all monetary resources for the School of Arts and Humanities.
• Conduct 'program reviews' on a scheduled basis to make strategic, data-informed decisions.
• Conduct field-appropriate research projects for the School of Arts and Humanities.
• Secure and coordinate relationships with other institutions through partnerships.
• Promote faculty participation in grants.
• Provide support for Principal Investigators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree