Associate Dean, Graduate Studies

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies

Posting Number

req31978

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Hiring Department

Graduate Studies GS (457A)

Academic Location

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

Graduate Studies at the University of New Mexico is conducting an internal competitive search to fill the position of Associate Dean. The successful candidate will work closely with graduate students, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Studies staff, and other faculty and staff leaders. This position offers the opportunity to serve the university as part of an innovative team focused on new initiatives in graduate education and provides valuable professional development. The 0.5 FTE Associate Dean position includes Special Administrative Compensation, summer administrative compensation, and teaching release funds that will be provided directly to the home department.

Graduate Studies is the central academic administrative unit for graduate education at the University of New Mexico. We work in partnership with academic and administrative units across campus to promote the quality of our graduate programs, enhance student success, attract qualified applicants, and ensure broad access to graduate education. Graduate Studies provides a variety of student support services, financial assistance, and program support for graduate programs across the university.

Duties

The Associate Dean is responsible for leading initiatives and developing services that promote and maintain healthy and diverse graduate programs across campus. Key duties include :

• Leading initiatives to support graduate programs in recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention / completion, assessment, and other needs.
• Consulting with graduate programs to improve program health and ensure alignment with the UNM2040 strategic framework, which includes :

Goal 1 Advance New Mexico

Goal 2 Student Experience and Educational Innovation

Goal 3 Inclusive Excellence

Goal 4 Sustainability

Goal 5 One University

The Associate Dean is a key member of the Graduate Studies leadership team, contributing to a wide range of activities that impact the success of graduate students. Responsibilities related to the Graduate Studies unit include :

This position is expected to begin July 1, 2025 and have aninitial three-year term through June 30, 2028. This position serves at thepleasure of the Graduate Studies Dean. Questions can be directed to the searchcommittee chair at grad@unm.edu. Applications should be submitted through UNMJobs Requisition #req31978. For best consideration, applications should be submitted byFebruary 15, 2025.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Application Requirements

Application Instructions

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A letter of interest detailing your experience and qualificationsA current curriculum vitae (CV)Contact information for at least three professional references

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 2 / 15 / 2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.