Dean â?? School of the Natural Sciences

Position Summary

The Dean of the Natural Sciences is an academic administrator who manages academic programs and policies within the School of the Natural Sciences. The Dean is responsible for the success of students, faculty, and support staff throughout the process of teaching and learning engagement within the disciplines of the School: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and Mathematics and Computer Science. The office works collaboratively with the Dean of the School of Education to administer teacher education programs that exist within the disciplines included in this construct. The Dean sits as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Council and reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Duties

• Develops and implements curriculum, syllabi, and course schedules
• Oversees research ethics and scholarly activities
• Ensures students have clear pathways to graduation, and monitors academic progress
• Manages faculty, department chairpersons, and support staff, and evaluates their performance
• Addresses and seeks resolution to faculty, student, and staff concerns, complaints, and grievances
• Participates in shared governance through service on College committees
• Manages the execution of required reporting
• Manages fiscal affairs of the School
• Grows and strengthens academic programs through recruitment, fundraising, and grant writing
• Develops and implements policies for the School
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and relevant accrediting bodies
• Leads strategic planning efforts within the School
• Affirms and recommends appropriate distribution and use of academic facilities and resources

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Holds a terminal degree in one of the disciplines in the School of the Natural Sciences
• Has background and experience that supports a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the College as an HBCU and a willingness to elevate the School to a signature level
• Possesses highly developed skills in advising and counseling practices, business management and fiscal practices, instructional methodologies, and the ability to communicate openly and honestly
• Has at least seven (7) years of teaching experience, at least five (5) years of administrative leadership, accomplishments in diversity initiatives, ethical, collaborative, and inclusive communication and management style