Dean of Art, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitate the development, delivery, and assessment of curricula in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education degree and certificate programs. Support and collaborate with the Division's chairs, faculty, and staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership:

• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of programs, initiatives, and projects in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

• Collaborate with faculty to review curricula, learning outcomes, ongoing assessment results, and current research as a basis for improving instructional offerings and outcomes

• Coordinate curricula, program development, academic policy, and program and degree requirement changes within Division

• Manage and coordinate scheduling and academic offerings in collaboration with other academic deans

• Collaborate with the other academic deans to provide leadership in the General Studies programs

• Support the professional development of divisional faculty and seek resources to promote effective teaching and learning

• Provide direction that assists divisional faculty and staff in meeting the stated expectations and responsibilities of governing contracts

Management:

• Provide leadership and oversight that results in enhancing institutional effectiveness, particularly within the Academic Affairs division

• Collaborate with divisional department chairs to hire and orient new full and part-time faculty

• Review divisional teaching assignments and schedules to ensure workload compliance

• Oversee the divisional faculty evaluation process, review faculty evaluations, and evaluate department chairs

• Review and evaluate sabbatical leave, tenure, and promotion applications for divisional faculty

• Conduct on-going divisional meetings with department chairs to strengthen communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness

• Coordinate with department chairs to establish divisional priorities that support SUSLA's current Strategic Plan and review and monitor departmental budgets

• Chair or participate in various academic affairs and college-wide committees, as appropriate

• Contribute to the development and management of externally funded grant projects related to the academic division

• Assist the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with the administration of the Division of Academic Affairs and perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Master's Degree in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Education required.

· A minimum of three to five years of higher education administration experience

· A distinguished record of teaching on the collegiate level

· Demonstrated effectiveness in academic program planning and evaluation, curriculum development, student learning outcomes' assessment, implementation of general education requirements, academic scheduling, and budget preparation

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and effective decision making and organizational skills.

· This position is grant funded and continued employment is contingent upon sponsor approval and consistent funding levels.

PREFERRED:

· Earned Doctorate in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Education

COMPENSATION:

$65,000 - $70,000

TYPE: Full-time

: Review of applications begins October 14, 2024 and continues until position is filled.

The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.

In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.

As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.

In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000