Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Muncie, Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 14, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Deans, Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Any BSU employee, excluding Faculty and Temporary employees, applying for a staff or professional position will need to have been in their current role for at least 6 months at time of application. Learn More
Any BSU employee who is offered a final interview when applying for a staff or professional position will need to inform their current supervisor of the upcoming interview. Learn More
Position Title
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
About this Opportunity
The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives is a critical leader within the college. Teachers College has a century-long legacy of preparing educators through student-centric learning experiences and is home to groundbreaking research that is advancing the field of education.
The college transforms bright, ambitious learners into educational leaders who are sensitive and responsive to diversity and the contextual foundations of teaching, learning, and human development.
Teachers College enrolls nearly 5,000 students across six departments. It collaborates extensively with other Ball State colleges and has launched several new undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs on campus and online to meet the changing needs of both the job market and adult learners.
Applications received by November 17, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean leads core responsibilities related to faculty including hiring, promotion and tenure, research development, Faculty loads, and grants. Oversees college strategic planning; supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative practices aimed at enhancing impact: assists in preparing, monitoring, projecting, and revising the college budget.
Minimum Education
Doctorate degree in a field of or related to education from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Experience working with data and assessment summaries for at least one academic year (8 months).
Minimum Other
Rank of associate professor with tenure or higher in an education-related field/discipline offered within the College. Demonstrated record of excellent organizational and interpersonal relations; excellent communication and writing skills, and sensitivity to issues around inclusive excellence.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Two years of successful administrative experience in higher education at the level of program director, program coordinator, assistant department chair, department chair, or associate/assistant dean, experience with outcome-based project management.
Preferred Other
Demonstrated ability to work well with others, strong research and analytic skills, experience with developing and executing complex strategic initiatives.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Assistant
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department
TC Deans Office:800010
Department Information
Applications received by November 17, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.
Department Email or Phone Number
weiwu.zhang@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Serve as a member of the Teachers College Leadership Team.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Oversee strategic planning, the Promotion and Tenure Committee, Environmental and Sustainability Committee, the College Salary Committee, the functions and budgets of assigned areas, and promotion and tenure.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Generate and collaboratively review data on faculty engagement in research. Develop and execute plans for supporting research engagement. Monitor and provide leadership with grants, contracts, and sponsored programs related to Teachers College.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Supervise faculty workload including load reports, special assigned leaves, reassigned time for research, and other non-instructional loads. Review data and collaboratively develop plans to increase the impact of faculty time on student success, scholarship, and service. Work closely with academic department chairs around faculty support and expectations.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Attend and represent Teachers College as Dean’s designee when assigned. such as at state and professional society meetings and internal/external functions.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Monitor recruitment, enrollment, and retention and collaborate in discussions about program development, change, and elimination related to short- and long-term revenue generation.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Assist the dean and Director of Budget and Resource Planning in forecasting budgetary needs and recommending appropriate resource allocations.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Coordinate and envision global partnerships with businesses, universities, and other entities, e.g., museums, scientific agencies, including the Center for Economic and Civic Learning ( CECL ) and the Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Collect information and write reports for internal and external audiences.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Coordinate position development and processing in conjunction with the Director of Budget and Resource Planning.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Conduct annual personnel evaluations for assigned areas and propose salary increases when funds are available.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401634P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/14/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Any BSU employee, excluding Faculty and Temporary employees, applying for a staff or professional position will need to have been in their current role for at least 6 months at time of application. Learn More
Any BSU employee who is offered a final interview when applying for a staff or professional position will need to inform their current supervisor of the upcoming interview. Learn More
Position Title
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
About this Opportunity
The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives is a critical leader within the college. Teachers College has a century-long legacy of preparing educators through student-centric learning experiences and is home to groundbreaking research that is advancing the field of education.
The college transforms bright, ambitious learners into educational leaders who are sensitive and responsive to diversity and the contextual foundations of teaching, learning, and human development.
Teachers College enrolls nearly 5,000 students across six departments. It collaborates extensively with other Ball State colleges and has launched several new undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs on campus and online to meet the changing needs of both the job market and adult learners.
Applications received by November 17, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents,
and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean leads core responsibilities related to faculty including hiring, promotion and tenure, research development, Faculty loads, and grants. Oversees college strategic planning; supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative practices aimed at enhancing impact: assists in preparing, monitoring, projecting, and revising the college budget.
Minimum Education
Doctorate degree in a field of or related to education from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Experience working with data and assessment summaries for at least one academic year (8 months).
Minimum Other
Rank of associate professor with tenure or higher in an education-related field/discipline offered within the College. Demonstrated record of excellent organizational and interpersonal relations; excellent communication and writing skills, and sensitivity to issues around inclusive excellence.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Two years of successful administrative experience in higher education at the level of program director, program coordinator, assistant department chair, department chair, or associate/assistant dean, experience with outcome-based project management.
Preferred Other
Demonstrated ability to work well with others, strong research and analytic skills, experience with developing and executing complex strategic initiatives.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Assistant
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
TC Deans Office:800010
Department Information
Applications received by November 17, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled.
Department Email or Phone Number
weiwu.zhang@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Serve as a member of the Teachers College Leadership Team.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Oversee strategic planning, the Promotion and Tenure Committee, Environmental and Sustainability Committee, the College Salary Committee, the functions and budgets of assigned areas, and promotion and tenure.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Generate and collaboratively review data on faculty engagement in research. Develop and execute plans for supporting research engagement. Monitor and provide leadership with grants, contracts, and sponsored programs related to Teachers College.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Supervise faculty workload including load reports, special assigned leaves, reassigned time for research, and other non-instructional loads. Review data and collaboratively develop plans to increase the impact of faculty time on student success, scholarship, and service. Work closely with academic department chairs around faculty support and expectations.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Attend and represent Teachers College as Dean’s designee when assigned. such as at state and professional society meetings and internal/external functions.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Monitor recruitment, enrollment, and retention and collaborate in discussions about program development, change, and elimination related to short- and long-term revenue generation.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Assist the dean and Director of Budget and Resource Planning in forecasting budgetary needs and recommending appropriate resource allocations.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Coordinate and envision global partnerships with businesses, universities, and other entities, e.g., museums, scientific agencies, including the Center for Economic and Civic Learning ( CECL ) and the Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Collect information and write reports for internal and external audiences.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Coordinate position development and processing in conjunction with the Director of Budget and Resource Planning.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Conduct annual personnel evaluations for assigned areas and propose salary increases when funds are available.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401634P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/14/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Doctorate Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.cms.bsu.edu/
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