Dean, College Of Science And Mathematics

Job Title

Dean, College of Science and Mathematics

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University invites letters of interest and nominations for the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics.

For consideration application packets may be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Applications should include the following components, as separate documents:

• A detailed letter of interest addressing the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below;

• A full curriculum vitae with relevant administrative and scholarly accomplishments and responsibilities;

• A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting the candidate's relationship with each reference. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.

Correspondence should be submitted to Scott Watson, Michael Ballew, or Florene Stawowy at: TarletonDeanSM@anthemexecutive.com

While nominations and expressions of Interest may be accepted until the position is filled, parties are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to assure consideration. Tarleton State University or Anthem Executive search firm reserve the right to end the nomination and application process at any time.

Tarleton State University seeks an experienced educator, researcher, and administrator to serve as Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. The dean serves as the academic officer responsible for executive management of the college and its full range of programs and initiatives; exercises leadership responsibility in advising the college regarding administrative, curriculum and budgetary matters; and provides a vision that contributes to achieving the goals of the institutional strategic plan: Tarleton Forward 2030. The ideal candidate will be a person who thinks creatively and energetically about the challenges of the changing demographics in higher education. The position reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. For a copy of the full Search Prospectus, click here.

Responsibilities:

• Vision and Planning: create a vision and strategic plan for the college that aligns with the institutional goals and strategic plan.

• Fiduciary Decisions: manage the budget and other resources.

• College Administration: appoint department heads and college administrators, and conduct performance reviews in concert with the Provost.

• Personnel: oversee hiring; establish job titles and salaries; make decisions and review procedures regarding renewal, tenure, promotion, and dismissal; authorize faculty leave; review faculty annual evaluations; promote departmental mentoring and development opportunities; and support professional development of faculty and staff.

• Educational Leadership: provide leadership and vision for new and continuing academic programs, considering innovation, cost-effectiveness market demand, fidelity to standards and accreditation; establish and maintain high academic standards; ensure effective student quality, recruitment, and retention.

• Development: contribute to development and fulfillment of fundraising priorities; participate in comprehensive capital campaign initiatives.

• College Governance: create ad hoc committees of the collegiate faculty; hear faculty grievances; promote academic freedom and responsibility; ensure that the college provides an inclusive, opportunity- and perspective-rich environment; promote and support collaborative governance.

• Communities of connection and belonging: foster appreciation for intercultural experiences, commitment to systemic accessibility, and the elimination of barriers that impact success for all students, faculty and staff.

• Outreach: participate in various councils, commissions, and committees as set forth in university policy; represent the college within state and national boards and organizations, and other appropriate groups; effectively demonstrate a commitment to Tarleton State University core values and engage the college in the campus, state, and national communities.

Required Qualifications and Credentials:

• Possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines of the College.

• Have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor.

• Have a 3-5 year track record of successful administrative leadership experience in higher education as a dean, associate dean, center or institute leader, department head or chair, or comparable position with responsibilities that have included budgets, strategic planning, personnel management, performance reviews, and promotion and tenure decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Emphasized commitment to student success demonstrated through impactful and transformative educational opportunities.

• Experience in launching and sustaining STEM masters and doctoral programs.

• Accomplishments in building institutional research capacity.

Application Procedure:

For consideration application packets may be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Applications should include the following components, as separate documents:

• A detailed letter of interest addressing the responsibilities and qualifications outlined above;

• A full curriculum vitae with relevant administrative and scholarly accomplishments and responsibilities;

• A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting the candidate's relationship with each reference. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.

Correspondence should be submitted to Scott Watson, Michael Ballew, or Florene Stawowy at: TarletonDeanSM@anthemexecutive.com

Please submit application packets directly to the email address noted above.

Applications received by Tarleton State University may be considered incomplete applications and applicants will be directed to apply directly to the firm.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.