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St Bonaventure University Hiring for Dean of Arts and Sciences at Saint Bonaventure Full Time
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St. Bonaventure University
Dean of Arts and Sciences
St. Bonaventure University (SBU) is located in the scenic enchanted mountain region in Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, NY. The 500-acre university offers a close-knit, caring community and small-town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas. As the oldest Franciscan university in the United States, St. Bonaventure University is dedicated to academic excellence in the Franciscan tradition and committed to expanding liberal and professional knowledge, developing a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. SBU is a proud member of the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference and supports 19 men’s and women’s Division I teams. The University currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 700 graduate students in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report 2024 ranks SBU in the top tier of northern universities and 6th on its regional list of Best College Values.
The Position
The dean of arts and sciences is a senior academic leader responsible for providing academic and strategic leadership; developing and articulating a comprehensive vision and a clear mission; fostering innovative practices; advocating for faculty, staff, and students; leading accreditation and assessment processes; and ensuring a vibrant future. Reporting to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, the dean formulates and administers the policies for undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by the academic departments in the School of Arts and Sciences. The dean maintains academic standards and oversees assessment for the School’s academic majors and the University’s general education programs. With a commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and equity, the dean recruits, supervises, and evaluates the School of Arts and Sciences faculty. Working collaboratively with other areas of SBU in recruiting and retaining students, the dean meets regularly with students to resolve academic issues and support their success.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must have earned a terminal degree in an arts or sciences discipline and should have achieved, at minimum, the rank of associate professor. Candidates must have a record of leadership accomplishments at the department level or higher and demonstrate outstanding communication skills emphasizing listening and transparency. Experience with curriculum assessment and development is required, as is a record of commitment to diversity and equity in the recruitment and evaluation of faculty. Budget and planning development and oversight are required. Candidates must be committed to student success and a strong campus presence.
Application and Nomination
Review of applications will begin February 22, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A resume or CV with an accompanying cover letter should be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Sharon Meagher at [email protected] or by completing the nomination form on the job posting. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].
The public salary range is $125,000 – $150,000.
Visit the St. Bonaventure website at https://www.sbu.edu/
St. Bonaventure University is committed to proactively providing equal and equitable opportunity in its admissions, employment, and all educational programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender expression or identity, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected category. St. Bonaventure fosters diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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