Dean - College of Letters & Sciences - 19120

ATTENTION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a visionary leader for the position of Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college.



JOB DETAILS:

The Dean is responsible for the leadership, administration and operations of the College in support of the College’s mission, which is to provide students with the essential elements of a liberal education in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Areas of responsibility in this position include articulating a shared vision and priorities; developing a plan for reaching that vision and achieving goals; supporting student recruitment, retention and graduation; fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion; creativity and innovation; ensuring academic integrity; overseeing faculty and staff selection, retention, promotion and evaluation processes; encouraging and supporting excellence in teaching, research/scholarly activity and service; promoting collegiality and collaborative relationships across departments, colleges and divisions as well as externally; managing the fiscal well-being of the college; and developing relationships with alumni, donor, corporate, and community stakeholders. This is a full-time, 12-month limited administrative appointment reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

· A distinguished record of accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, and service that merit appointment as a tenured faculty member in one of the departments of the college. Although candidates who have achieved the rank of Professor are preferred, an Associate Professor will be considered if they possess exceptional leadership and administrative experience.

· A record of progressively more responsible administrative experience as a department chair, assistant/associate dean or other equivalent administrative experience that demonstrates a commitment to collaborative leadership and responsible management that fosters trust, respect and successful working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators.

· Evidence of visionary leadership, strategic planning and execution.

· A record of transparent, strategic and effective fiscal management.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to promoting a collegial, collaborative work and learning environment.

· Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.

· Commitment to the values of liberal education as envisioned in the university’s mission.

· Evidence of commitment to academic excellence, student success, and cultural diversity.

· Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, personal and professional integrity, and creating a climate of support and advocacy that ensures the success of diverse populations within the College.

Desired Characteristics:

· Evidence of success in fundraising, including grants and philanthropy, public relations, working with advisory/community boards, and communications to external stakeholders.

· Familiarity with the accreditation standards associated with the Departments in the College.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Willingness and ability to be an active participant in the following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills.

· Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job responsibilities for the Dean include:

1. Provide transformative vision, leadership, and advocacy for the college.

2. Establish and maintain a cooperative, collegial work climate which enhances communication, trust, and productivity of and among faculty, administrative staff, support staff, and students.

3. Create and implement a strategic plan that leads the College to distinction and is aligned with broader university strategic goals and priorities ( http://www.uww.edu/strategic-plan ).

4. Promote the value of liberal education through College programs and university collaboration.

5. Manage the fiscal well-being of the College, including identifying and attracting new resources.

6. Oversee the recruitment, appointment, review, retention, and professional development of faculty and staff.

7. Support student recruitment, retention, and graduation.

8. Work with University Advancement to establish and achieve philanthropic goals and build relationships that advance the goals of the college, including providing leadership to the Dean’s Advisory Board.

9. Assure ongoing quality, integrity, and continuous improvement in the College’s academic program array at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and in both traditional and online programs in order to ensure strong enrollment and vitality.

10. Provide leadership to initiatives that foster and enhance inclusive excellence and multicultural and global competence in the College.

11. Participate as a member of the university administration and work collegially and collaboratively with leadership across campus to support the priorities of the campus.

12. Provide leadership to the Dean’s Advisory Board, fostering board engagement with the college both internally and externally.

13. Promote College interests, activities, and partnerships with the surrounding community as well as regionally, nationally, and internationally.

14. Other duties as assigned.



DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The College of Letters and Sciences forms the core of the University, providing students with the essential elements of a liberal education in humanities, physical and natural sciences, and social sciences. With an annual operating budget of over $14 million, it is the largest College in the university with 15 departments, 4 graduate programs and nearly 300 faculty and staff. The College of L&S enrolls approximately 3600 students in more than 60 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs in traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines as well as in a wide range of interdisciplinary programs. The College’s commitment to helping students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and interconnected world is evident in its significant contributions to the university’s general education program including its core curriculum. To learn more about the College, visit http://www.uww.edu/cls .



CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.

UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.



ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr . If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.



COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a salary commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .



CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.



TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. As a condition of employment, persons will have to submit to a confidential background check and submit official, sealed transcripts. All information obtained will be strictly confidential. The desired start date for the position is June 1, 2023 or sooner.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu .

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Diane Bahmann

262-472-1236

bahmannd@UWW.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest that indicates how the applicant’s qualifications relate to the job responsibilities and qualifications and a complete and current curriculum vitae. A separate list of the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of up to five references should also be submitted. The relationship of each reference to the candidate should also be included on this list.

This Job ID is 19120.



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