Associate Dean for the School of Sciences and Humanities

Position Details

Classification Information

Classification Title

Associate Dean

Position Information

Position Title

Associate Dean for the School of Sciences and Humanities

Position Number

Department

Humanities & Social Sciences

Job Description Summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the Wentworth community as an Associate Dean for the School of Sciences and Humanities.

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean of the School of Sciences + Humanities will support the Dean in the overall administration of the school with particular attention to student success and affairs, undergraduate programs and science curriculum development, internal and external assessment, experiential learning, and inclusive excellence.

The School of Sciences and Humanities seeks an Associate Dean with a strong record of teaching, research, and service in a scientific disciplined. This position requires a collaborative visionary leader to harness the School’s potential for growth of its existing programs as well as lead in the development of new programs and initiatives, especially in the sciences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a creative approach to undergraduate education, interdisciplinary sciences, and experiential learning. With the School’s focus on inclusive excellence, the Associate Dean will help cultivate a learning environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and inspiring to a diverse students, faculty, and staff.

The successful candidate will assist with assessment and accreditation, facilitate faculty scholarship initiatives, and represent the School as an active participant on appropriate University committees. The Associate Dean will also serve as a conduit for communication between the Dean’s office, laboratory staff, and University offices. The position requires a creative and collegial leader who has interpersonal skills that demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to communicate the School’s mission and vision with faculty, staff and students.

Note: In addition to the administrative duties, the candidate will teach up to two courses per academic year in their area of scientific expertise, which may include independent study and a capstone course for science majors.

Wentworth’s School of Sciences and Humanities provides the foundational education for all Wentworth students along with innovative majors that prepare students for changing societal demands. The new Associate Dean will be joining the school at a time of creative growth and development.

In June 2019, Dr. Mark Thompson became Wentworth’s fifth President and has since articulated a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, high-value learning, transformational student experience, and next-generation partnerships. Dr. Sophia Maggelakis started as Provost in August 2022. Dr. Thaddeus Guldbrandsen became the Dean of School of Sciences and Humanities in July 2022, one of five recently restructured schools at Wentworth, with strong commitment to recruit and retain students with diverse backgrounds, foster a vibrant design community and learning environment for faculty and students, and build on and expand current government, community, industry, and alumni partnerships.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply at https://jobs.wit.edu . Please submit required documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Philosophy of Teaching and Interdisciplinary Science Education
4. References
5. Required DEI Statement

Review of applications begins November 10, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to be filled July 1, 2023, but may start as early as January 1, 2023, depending on candidate availability

For more information, contact Dean Thaddeus Guldbrandsen, guldbrandsent@wit.edu

Minimum Education Required

Doctoral degree

Preferred Education

Minimum Work Experience Required

3+ years academic administration experience

Preferred Work Experience

Minimum Knowledge Required

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

Preferred Knowledge

Advertised Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in science related fields.
• Established record as an exceptional teacher and scholar or comparable professional achievement meriting the rank of an associate or full professor in a scientific discipline.
• 3+ years academic administration experience in science-related fields

Advertised Preferred Qualifications

• Multidisciplinary science education
• Established record of working across academic or disciplinary units and programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and accreditation standards
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with professional discretion and judgment
• Demonstrated support for traditional and emergent technologies and the development of innovative, future-oriented curricula
• Strong organizational skills to balance multiple and simultaneous priorities
• Interest in student, faculty and staff well-being/collegiality
• Interpersonal skills that indicate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability
• Written, verbal and visual communication with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the university and external constituents
• Experience with working with diverse communities, government agencies, foundations and non-profit organizations, and the ability to acquire/coordinate acquisition of external funding

Salary Range

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S00766

Job Category

Professional
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2. * Wentworth defines inclusive excellence as 'Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond.' Please provide an example of how you have exemplified inclusive excellence in an educational or professional setting.
   
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. References
5. Required DEI Statement

Optional Documents