Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies
Posted: April 6, 2022
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies
The School of Business and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time Associate Dean position. This is a full-year faculty appointment at the Associate or Assistant Professor level with administrative responsibilities. The Associate Dean will be required to teach a minimum of 3 credits per term, and will receive release time for 9 credits per term as well as a stipend.
All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supports the Dean in the successful deployment of strategic initiatives, including the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of programs and services of the disciplines within the division.
- Provides oversight of day-to-day support for faculty within the School of Business and Professional Studies; addresses in a timely manner faculty requests, student issues and concerns. Informs the Dean of issues as appropriate. Serves as a liaison among students, the faculty, and the Dean within the School.
- Collaborates with program faculty to ensure program quality and effectiveness and to promote student learning, student satisfaction, and student retention across student populations.
- Schedules classes, assigns faculty (both full-time and adjunct) and hires new adjunct faculty as needed.
- Advises prospective and current students within the School of Business and Professional Studies.
- Teaches a minimum of three credits per term.
- Provides support for assessment procedures and program reviews for courses and programs in the division and ensures compliance with institutional assessment standards.
- Serves as the university champion for accreditation with ACBSP.
- Coordinates timely peer evaluation of full time and adjunct faculty.
- Assists in the preparation of University materials such as college catalog and other publications.
- Coordinates the maintenance and distribution of School-related documentation such as the university catalog, Faculty Handbook and other related documents.
- Coordinates School curriculum review, revision, and/or development with the assistance of faculty.
- Performs duties as assigned by the Dean, VPAA, or President of the University.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Earned Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field required, doctoral degree preferred.
- Previous administrative experience as a program director, assistant/associate dean preferred.
- Previous experience teaching, either as a full-time faculty or an adjunct, at the university level required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to make data-driven decisions and manage multiple projects and problems simultaneously.
- Strong MS Office skills, advanced Excel skills required.
- A commitment to student success.
- Excellent teaching skills, an active scholarly agenda, and a willingness to participate in student advising and campus service.
- Knowledge of and ability to follow university policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter addressing experience related to the position description and desired salary; a current CV; and the names and email addresses of five professional references to careers@holyfamily.edu.
Review of applicants is ongoing. Position will remain open until filled.