Assistant Dean of Faculty – Faculty Development & Leadership

Paul Smith's College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% course release

$10,000 annual addendum

Job summary

Paul Smith’s College seeks a faculty member with a strong background in teaching, learning, and leadership to assume the role of Assistant Dean of Faculty. The Assistant Dean will hold an important academic position reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty.

Particular areas of responsibility include: Assist the Dean of Faculty with recruiting, supporting faculty, ensuring quality and consistent delivery of academic programs, improving student learning by assisting in the creation of faculty

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (Ph.D. preferred).
• A minimum of four years teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership within the faculty (Program Coordinator, Senate, CSC, etc.)
• Interest in, and commitment to, student academic success, including for underrepresented populations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to all faculty and program coordinators.
• Assist Dean in developing and implementing faculty professional development (teaching and learning) programming.
• Work with Dean to recruit and evaluate faculty.
• Assist Dean in course scheduling and approval of student schedule change requests.
• Assist in new and transfer student schedule development prior to fall and spring semesters.
• Assist in the development and delivery of new faculty orientation program and ongoing support.
• Coordinate academic advising materials and resources.
• Facilitate working groups as needed with a focus on outcomes/deliverables.
• Support integration of belonging principles into delivery and assessment of academic programs.
• 50% teaching load per academic year.
• Other position-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Student success focus

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Paul Smith’s College seeks a faculty member with a strong background in teaching, learning, and leadership to assume the role of Assistant Dean of Faculty. The Assistant Dean will hold an important academic position reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty.

Particular areas of responsibility include: Assist the Dean of Faculty with recruiting, supporting faculty, ensuring quality and consistent delivery of academic programs, improving student learning by assisting in the creation of faculty