Dean, School of Leadership and Management

Buffkin / Baker • New London, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, located in New London, Connecticut, invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Leadership and Management (SLAM). The Academy seeks a visionary leader, an educator-scholar, and an accomplished administrator dedicated to the Coast Guard mission and to the intellectual development of student cadets. Candidates must bring a distinguished record of achievement, including strong academic experience, an earned doctoral degree, and scholarship or professional experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the level of Full Professor. The Dean must be a visionary leader who can help define the direction of the School of Leadership and Management well into the 21st century. The Dean will also serve as an essential partner to the Provost/Chief Academic Officer, part of the team shaping and advancing the Academy’s strategic priorities; consequently the Dean will contribute substantially to strategic planning, assessment, management, operation, and development efforts of the Academic Division, which will include leveraging the intellectual capital of its faculty and program resources to execute the missions of the Coast Guard. The Dean will lead with vigor, collaborating with other school deans, department heads, faculty, staff and cadets to identify and implement transformational initiatives to further strengthen the School. The United States Coast Guard Academy is a top military college granting Bachelor of Science degrees in one of ten engineering or professional majors. Ranked among the nation’s most prestigious and selective institutions of higher learning, the Coast Guard Academy is proud to educate future leaders of America’s multi-mission, maritime military force. Each year, approximately 250 graduates are commissioned as Ensigns in the U.S. Coast Guard to help ensure the safety, security, and stewardship of our nation’s waters. The United States Coast Guard Academy’s academics are rigorous, our faculty esteemed and our programs renowned. The Academy is ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in the “Top Public Schools” Regional Colleges North category and #12 in the “Best Undergraduate Engineering programs” category. About the Academy The United States Coast Guard Academy, located in New London, Connecticut, is a highly selective four-year, federal service academy preparing young men and women for leadership positions in the U.S. Coast Guard. As one of the five U.S. service academies, the Academy provides a comprehensive education blending rigorous academics, character development, physical fitness, and professional training. The U.S Coast Guard Academy is committed to building a talented faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands-on approach to learning and leadership development. Cadets participate in a demanding curriculum, practical leadership activities, and cultivated practical experiences, including annual summer training cruises aboard Coast Guard cutters. The Academy fosters a culture of service, integrity, and teamwork, instilling in its graduates the values necessary to lead with honor and distinction. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Academy and its Management degree program are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Four engineering majors, the Cyber Systems major, and the Marine and Environmental Sciences major are accredited by ABET under different commissions. As the only institution of higher education in the Department of Homeland Security, the Academy works closely with DHS and the Coast Guard. Each of the ten undergraduate academic majors (Government, Management, Marine and Environmental Science, Operations Research and Data Analytics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and Interdisciplinary Engineering) work with components of the larger organization to build a more capable, responsive Coast Guard by engaging in projects that support Coast Guard missions. Position Description Deans are responsible for overseeing the academic functions of their respective School and for upholding academic standards necessary to accomplish the Academy’s mission to graduate fleet-ready Ensigns in the United States Coast Guard. Each Dean’s primary concern is the totality of teaching and learning support in the School, including the effective operation of Academic Departments, execution of all Academic programs in the School, and opportunities for the faculty and cadets to be involved in appropriate scholarly and co-curricular activities. Key responsibilities of the Dean of the School of Leadership and Management include:

Requirements

• Academic credentials: An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution, in a professional field closely related to the disciplines represented in the School.
• Professional Record: Distinguished academic record, with evidence of effective leadership at an accredited higher education institution, and successful, progressive responsibility. A record of achievement in teaching, research and service that merits appointment as a tenured Full Professor in the Department of Management.
• Commitment to public service, undergraduate education, and leadership development.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate objectives, priorities, and challenges to faculty, students, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a diverse faculty and steer meaningful enhancements to curriculum, organizational structure, culture, and utilization of physical space.
• Values: Evidence of alignment with Coast Guard Core Values of honor, respect and devotion to duty.
• Supportive: Experience supporting faculty professional growth and scholarship.
• Community building: Successful experience fostering a shared identity and common mission across a workforce featuring academics and professional practitioners.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, personnel, and facilities effectively.
• Engagement: Documented history of successful stakeholder engagement/support.
• Experience with Accreditation: Understanding of AACSB accreditation processes and assessment methodologies.
• Adaptive: A demonstrated ability to adapt to unique educational environments such as exists at a small service academy.
• Forward-leaning: Experience adapting curriculum and research to advance emerging technologies within the maritime, finance, management, leadership, and organizational behavior domains.
• Leading organizational change: Ability to lead organizational changes/major academic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership in curriculum development, program innovation, faculty development and program accreditation.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a strategic plan for the School, aligning with the Academy’s overall strategic goals and the Coast Guard’s Force Design 2028 initiative ( https://www.uscg.mil/leadership/commandants-initiatives/forcedesign2028/).
• Resource Management: Manage the School’s budget, personnel, and facilities effectively and efficiently.
• Faculty Development: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Accreditation & Assessment: Ensure the School maintains accreditation standards and implements effective assessment processes.
• External Relations: Cultivate relationships with industry, government, and academic partners to enhance the School’s research and educational programs.
• Recruiting and retaining a management and finance-literate workforce for the US Coast Guard: The Academy develops the majority of uniformed finance professionals for the Service. The Dean is a key partner with Admissions and the greater Coast Guard to ensure a competent workforce.
• Maritime Professionalism: The Nautical Science Department is central to the development of maritime leaders who are skilled shiphandlers, capable of executing Coast Guard missions on our waterways. The Dean must understand, appreciate, and support the maritime culture and missions of the school and the Service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree