Dean, John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture

Central State University; Wilberforce (OH); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central State University invites applications for the position of Dean, John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture.

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, reporting to the Provost, and works with the Deans’ Council and university units to advance STEM education, research, and outreach. The role leads four departments and interdisciplinary programs, including environment and resources management.

Qualifications

• Provides visionary leadership to the College, including the academic departments and land grant programs.
• Leads JWGCESTA in its mission to support STEAM fields and related sciences.
• Leads academic planning, accreditation, and online programs; supports budgeting and facility development.
• Collaborates with the VP for Research and Economic Development and 1890 Land Grant Programs on research and extension.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, student success, and faculty development.

Connaissances

Visionary leadership

Academic planning

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Diversify and inclusion

Formation

Earned doctorate or terminal degree

Description du poste

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0801855

Classification Title: Dean, John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology,and Agriculture

Department: JWG 1890 Land-Grant

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Central State University ( CSU ), a public land-grant institutionlocated in Wilberforce, Ohio, seeks a dynamic, innovative, andtransformative leader to serve as Dean of the John W. GarlandCollege of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (JWGCESTA ). The Dean is the chief academic and administrativeofficer of JWGCESTA . The Dean reports to the Provost and VicePresident for Academic Affairs and will work closely with theDeans’ Council and administrative and fiscal units of CSU . TheDean also works with the Vice President of Research and EconomicDevelopment and Director of Land Grant Programs. JWGCESTA offers degree programs in 10 critical areas of Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM ). JWGCESTA offersminors in many of these same programs as well as ininterdisciplinary fields such as Environmental Science, ForensicScience, Computational Science, and Nuclear Engineering. JWGCESTAis the critical hub for computer literacy, mathematics, and sciencerequirements in the General Education component of all CSUprograms. Unique to Ohio, and the Nation, JWGCESTA offers aninterdisciplinary program in Water Resources Management. JWGCESTAcomprises four departments: the Department of Agricultural and LifeSciences, the Department of Manufacturing Engineering, theDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, and the Departmentof Water Resources Management. The College also contains the International Center for WaterResources Management ( ICWRM ), the Center of Excellence of STEMEducation ( STEM -X-ED), and the Center of Excellence in EmergingTechnologies ( CEET ) – a Center designated by the State ofOhio. JWGCESTA has excellent laboratories for instruction and researchand trains students in the hands-on usage of advanced equipment.Many JWGCESTA faculty are engaged in cutting-edge and uniqueresearch for Federal agencies such as the Air Force ResearchLaboratory ( AFRL ), the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration ( NASA ), the National Science Foundation ( NSF ),the Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Defense (DoD),and the National Institute of Health ( NIH ), among other agencies.JWGCESTA is well connected with larger universities in Ohio as wellas federal laboratories throughout the Nation. JWGCESTA worksclosely with the National Environmental Technology ( NET )Incubator and engages in technological development andcommercialization. Central State University students engage in research at majoruniversities, federal laboratories, and Central State laboratoriesthroughout the academic year and summer months. Student industrialinternships are also available. JWGCESTA works closely with theCenter for Student Opportunities ( CSO ) in identifyingscholarships, internships, and graduate school preparation coursesas well as offering assistance with graduate school visits andplacement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Provides visionary leadership to the College, including the academic departments and land grant programs
• Serves as a liaison between JWGCESTA and the Office of AcademicAffairs
• Leads JWGCESTA in its mission to support the STEAM fields, thefood and agricultural sciences, natural resource sustainability,economic development, and community health and wellness
• Leads JWGCESTA in academic planning and evaluation,accreditation, strategic planning and implementation, onlineprograms, fundraising, and facility development
• Works with the Vice President for Research and EconomicDevelopment and Director of the 1890 Land Grant Programs on theAgricultural Research Program and the Cooperative Extension Programas well as the land grant budget inclusive of the AgriculturalResearch Program and the Cooperative Extension Program
• Evaluates the work of teaching and research faculty members inJWGCESTA
• Provides written recommendations concerning the retention,promotion, and tenure of faculty members to the Provost and VicePresident for Academic Affairs
• Prepares an annual report on the progress toward the goals andobjectives of JWGCESTA and the University, includingrecommendations related to funding and future needs
• Serves as a local and state leader in public policy issuesrelated to the sciences and natural resources
• Candidates for the position of Dean must hold an earned doctorateor terminal degree from an accredited institution and be eligiblefor tenure as a full professor in one of the disciplines withinJWGCESTA . The successful candidate must have a strong record ofacademic experience and have served in administrative leadership ator above the level of chair or director.
• The Dean must be a collaborative, inspiring administrator, and ademonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as acommitment to student success, faculty development, and programinnovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of the roles and responsibilities of adean at a land-grant institution
• Participatory management and leadership style that encourages andvalues input from others
• Proven academic leadership, administrative ability, andexperience
• Experience in budget, planning, personnel, and studentmatters
• Ability to lead teams and achieve established goals
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships andpartnerships with on- and off-campus constituencies
• Experience in program reviews, assessment, and specializedaccreditation
• An established record of demonstrating the recruitment andretention of high-quality faculty and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department ofAgriculture ( USDA ) civil rights regulations and policies, theUSDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutionsparticipating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited fromdiscriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion,sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexualorientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parentalstatus, income derived from a public assistance program, politicalbeliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rightsactivity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaintfiling deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons withdisabilities who require alternative means of communication forprogram information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agencyor USDA’s TARGET Center at [phone] (voice and TTY ) orcontact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at [phone].Additionally, program information may be made available inlanguages other than English. To file a program discriminationcomplaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,AD-3027, found online at the USDA website, or at any USDA office,or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter allof the information requested in the form. To request a copy of thecomplaint form, call [phone].

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail to:

U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,

1400 Independence Avenue, SW,

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

by fax to (202) 6907442; or by email [e-mail].

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offenderbackground checks. Central State University participates inE-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identityand employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in theUnited States. Central State University is an Equal OpportunityEmployer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverseenvironment.

Position Category

Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts