Associate Dean - School of Aeronautics

Faculty are essential to Liberty University's mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that a faculty member model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Faculty should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

The Associate Dean is a full-time, 12-month contracted position within the School of Aeronautics. This position is an academic administrator and a member of the faculty, whose primary role is to support the Dean of the School of Aeronautics in providing exceptional leadership for curricular initiatives, strategic planning, program evaluation and development, and the management of administrative and financial affairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Academic Leadership : Assist the Dean in providing strategic direction and leadership for the School of Aeronautics.
• Faculty Development : Support faculty recruitment, retention, and professional development. Promote a culture of excellence in teaching and service.
• Student Success : Enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. Develop and implement initiatives to support student academic and career success.
• Partnership Development and Innovation : Facilitate collaboration with industry partners and other academic institutions.
• Administrative Management : Oversee budget planning and resource allocation. Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Community Engagement : Represent the School of Aeronautics in university-wide committees and external organizations. Foster relationships with alumni, donors, and industry stakeholders.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise 3-5 personnel, including department chairs and the Associate Director of Student Success.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education

Experience

At least 5 years of organizational or academic leadership experience, preferably in higher education, with demonstrated success in student success initiatives, partnership development, and organizational health.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Problem Solving

Physical and Sensory Abilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well-lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Target Hire Date

2025-02-17

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.