Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Saint Anselm College•Goffstown, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Anselm College is seeking a visionary leader for the inaugural Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. This new school, alongside the Jean School of Nursing and the Robert J. Grappone School of Business and Innovation, will be central to the College's Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts identity. The Dean will foster a robust research environment, providing a rigorous, personalized, and transformational education across the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The role involves championing the school's departments, overseeing administrative structures, and advancing academic excellence, innovation, research, scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is an opportunity to strengthen liberal arts education through strategic partnerships, fundraising, marketing, and enrollment initiatives. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with strong interpersonal skills, a record of advancing academic programs, and experience cultivating partnerships. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies like NECHE, reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and fostering an inclusive environment. The Dean will play a vital role in advancing the College's mission and its distinct identity.

Requirements

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in an academic discipline within the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or a related field.
Significant experience in undergraduate and graduate liberal arts related education.
Substantial teaching experience, with knowledge surrounding pedagogy and online course delivery, including the delivery of advanced practice programs.
Academic or administrative leadership experience, including strategic plan development and implementation.
Demonstrated interest in and appreciation for the liberal arts.
Commitment to academic freedom.
Eligibility for appointment to a tenured position in an academic discipline within the proposed School of Arts and Sciences.
Collaborative and strategic leader with strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated record of advancing academic programs and cultivating meaningful partnerships with a variety of community and educational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for the liberal arts, positioning the school as a defining hallmark of the College.
Advance academic excellence, innovation, research, scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Shape and execute the school’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
Advance academic outcomes and student competencies.
Build a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Strengthen and advance a distinctive liberal arts education through strategic partnerships, fundraising, and marketing and enrollment initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies, including NECHE.
Report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Play a vital role in advancing the College’s mission and strengthening its liberal arts, Catholic, and Benedictine identity.
Foster an inclusive environment in which people of all faiths are welcomed.
Engage in strategic plan development and implementation in support of the School of Arts and Sciences and in alignment with the strategic plan of the College.
Ensure initiatives are properly staffed and resourced and work collaboratively with various College constituencies in support of new and ongoing programming.
Foster an inclusive environment which promotes engagement with a diverse student body.
Act as a primary representative with all internal and external constituencies associated with the School.
Focus on relationship building between current and future faculty and administrators to strengthen community ties and work toward partnerships promoting experiential learning for students.
Collaborate with the college’s Advancement team and execute a targeted fundraising and engagement plan for the School.
Collaborate with the Office of College Communications and Marketing as well as the Office of Enrollment to recruit and enroll academically qualified, talented students, including students from diverse backgrounds.
Collaborate with the Office of Partnerships to build strong and sustainable partnerships with a variety of community and educational stakeholders.
Support faculty and program leaders in the assessment, revision, and development of curriculum.
Develop staffing and budget plans for the School of Arts and Sciences.
Represent the School on College committees, as well as other groups designated by the President or Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Work collaboratively with central academic leadership, Faculty Senate, and Administration to further the goals of the School and the College.
Supervise School department chairs and program leaders.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to hire, evaluate, and retain qualified faculty, adjunct faculty, clinical faculty, and staff.
Ensure program effectiveness through ongoing curriculum evaluation.
Assess new programs which meet the needs of the community of interest and complement the mission and goals of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Represent the School, or arrange for representation through a designee, at on- and off-campus events including, but not limited to: New Student and Accepted Student Days, Alumni meetings, Honors Convocation, Commencement, and various community and College events.
Convene ad hoc committees of faculty, staff, and/or students necessary to the administration of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Support faculty through participation in the promotion and tenure process.
Promote interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration within the School and College.
Assure compliance with regulatory requirements including NECHE and other accreditation bodies.
Work closely with the Finance Office and the Vice President for Academic Affairs on all matters pertaining to the school budget.
Maintain accountability for a balanced school budget.
Work in conjunction with the Office of Advancement to lead efforts for external fundraising from philanthropic organizations/individuals.
Actively pursue grants and other outside funding for major projects and equipment.
Identify sources to support student research, faculty research, and scholarship.
Expand the community engagement of the School of Arts and Sciences by fostering current and new partnerships.