Chief Academic Officer & Academic Dean

Saint-Vincent-College-; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, invites applications for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean. This Chief Academic Administrator will oversee all undergraduate and graduate programs, providing leadership in curriculum, assessment, and academic policy in line with the Catholic, Benedictine tradition.

The role requires a doctorate, a distinguished record in academia, and proven experience in academic leadership.

Qualifications

• An earned Doctorate from an accredited college or university in a discipline represented in the College.
• A notable record of academic achievement and teaching experience meriting a tenured appointment in one of the College’s departments and significant experience in academic administration/leadership.
• Experience in academic administration and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Advises the president on the formulation of the academic policies of the institution.
• Provides leadership in the implementation of those policies to serve the College mission and overall strategic plan.
• Promotes understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic, Benedictine mission of the College including the incorporation of mission awareness into hiring decisions and the consideration of Catholic, Benedictine traditions in curricular decisions.
• Effectively manages and provides leadership to the Deans, Chairs, and faculty of the College, and the Directors and employees of all Centers.
• Develops and reviews the School/Department goals, curriculum, and assessment; participates in tenure and promotion deliberations.
• Promotes faculty and staff welfare and a collegial and participatory culture within the College.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Faculty management

Education

Doctorate degree (earned)

Job description

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, invites applications for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean. This Chief Academic Administrator will oversee all undergraduate and graduate programs, providing leadership in curriculum, assessment, and academic policy in line with the Catholic, Benedictine tradition.

The role requires a doctorate, a distinguished record in academia, and proven experience in academic leadership.