Dean, College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University

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This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:Upon hire employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelors (employee spouse and dependent) and masters degree programs (employee and spouse only).Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).Comprehensive benefits plan: medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance and retirement options.Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving break (Wednesday Friday) and winter break (Dec. 23 Jan. 1).Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.JOB TITLE SUMMARYJob Title: Dean College of Arts and HumanitiesDivision: Academic AffairsEvaluation Group: Academic AdministratorFLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Provost and Vice President Academic AffairsPositions Supervised: Varies but can include Associate Dean Assistant Dean Department Heads as well as Production Facilities such as KCLC radio and Mane Media Productions Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application you will need the following documents to upload.Supplemental MaterialsCover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interestCurriculum VitaeTeaching PhilosophyThree (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completedPh.D. in one of the areas in Arts and Humanities*** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to ***Job SummaryThe dean provides academic and strategic leadership administration direction planning and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs of the College of Arts and Humanities.Lindenwood University invites applications for the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities.Qualified applicants will possess a Ph.D. in an Arts and Humanities area. The Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities is a full-time 12-month faculty position that will begin no later than July 1 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until February 1 2026.The successful Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities will lead a multi-faceted academic organization. This position will manage a wide variety of majors both graduate and undergraduate online blended and on-ground. This position also has responsibilities for production facilities such as Mane Media Productions KCLC Radio and Fine and Performing Arts. This position will be an effective communicator collaborator and strategist responsible for retention and persistence efforts to grow the college. The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment and partner across colleges and divisions.Essential Job Functions and Performance IndicatorsThe intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Teaching and LearningUndertakes and monitors initiatives to improve student learning both in and beyond the classroomAssists students in the development of adaptive thinking and problem-solving skillsProvides leadership in the utilization of emerging technologies and the effective application of instructional technologies to enhance student learningProvides leadership in the use of high impact academic practices that lead to student successLeadership and Strategic ThinkingEstablishes long- and short-term goals for the college and ensures that standards are metCreates a work environment that is mission and vision alignedProvides on-going assessment adapts to changes because of new information and responds to trends in higher educationOversees the academic personnel financial and administrative affairs of the collegeRepresents the college on the deans council and other faculty committeesHuman Resources ManagementSubmits final performance evaluation ratings and determines employment decisions on faculty final evals with significant input from the respective Department HeadsAttends performance evaluation meetings and participates in performance conversations between Departments Heads and facultyAssists in the selection improvement and promotion of the facultyMaintains responsibility for the orientation of new faculty members and the professional growth of specified faculty and staffManages teaching loads and course offerings within the collegeConducts classroom observations and provides feedback to faculty membersApproves hiring and deployment of adjunct instructorsReviews and analyzes student evaluationsAdministrative DutiesEnforces compliance with all laws policies and regulation required by the university and other governing agenciesAssists in preparation of annual budget for the collegeReviews substitutions in course requirements for departmental majorsAllocates funds equipment time and human resources for the highest returnApproves course schedulesMeets with prospective students oversees college recruitment efforts and monitors student enrollment and retention dataLeads and sets agenda for meetingsOversees and approves the submission of workCommunication and Collaboration Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellenceCommunicates college and university priorities to all faculty and staffEngages in effective university advancement alumni affairs and advocacy on behalf of the institutionJob may require other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.Ph.D. in an Arts and Humanities areaFull Professor rankPrior administrative experience in higher education at increasing levels of responsibilityAbility to collaborate across colleges and other unitsKnowledge Skills and Abilities May be representative but not all inclusive of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the job competently.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and culturesStrong leadership and collaborative skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with the community faculty students staff and board of directorsStrong analytical organization and creative skillsStrong initiative and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of emerging technologies and the effective application of instructional technologies to enhance student learningUnderstanding of contemporary issues in higher educationUnderstanding of high impact academic practices that lead to student successWork Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this jobs functions. General office settingPhysical Abilities The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time dailyAbility to communicate effectively with others through speaking listening reading and writingRegular attendance is a necessary and essential functionEqual Opportunity EmployerLindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. Key Skills Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1