What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters (JMU Only) position at James Madison University?
Working Title : Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters (JMU Only)
State Role Title : N / A
Position Type : Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status : Full-Time
FLSA Status : Exempt : Not Eligible for Overtime
College / Division : College of Arts and Letters
Department : 100139 - Dean - College of Arts and Letters
Pay Rate : Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount :
Is this a JMU only position? Yes. This is a JMU only recruitment, only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date : 03 / 27 / 2025
About JMU : Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university : engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student / faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information :
The College of Arts and Letters Dean's Office seeks internal applications for an Associate Dean who will provide oversight and leadership for communications and marketing, student academic affairs, and undergraduate teaching and curriculum.
This is a JMU only recruitment. Only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Specifically, this portfolio includes (but is not limited to) the following areas :
- Supervise the CAL Communications and Marketing Specialist; assist with all digital (web, social) and print (including Arts and Letters Review) content for the college (strategy, planning and execution)
o Create marketing initiatives such as promotion of funds for Giving Day
o Liaise with Academic Affairs Communications about college news
o Coordinate Contact Lists for Arts and Letters Review, donors, alumni
o Serve on Improving Registration Committee and Class Scheduling Committee
o Liaise with Academic Questions, AUHs, Parents
Qualifications : Qualifications :
Preferred :
Additional Posting Information :
Candidates should complete the online application and submit the following :
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that discusses the applicant's :
3. Contact information for three professional references
Conditions of Employment :
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice : After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement :
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity : (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation :
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
