Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Saint Anselm College invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of the inaugural Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Alongside the established Jean School of Nursing and the new Robert J. Grappone School of Business and Innovation, the new School of Arts and Sciences will be grounded in the College's Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts identity. The Dean will provide visionary leadership for the liberal arts, advancing academic excellence, innovation, research, scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

Engage in strategic plan development and implementation in support of the School of Arts and Sciences; Foster an inclusive environment which promotes engagement with a diverse student body; Act as a primary representative with all internal and external constituencies associated with the School; Collaborate with the college's Advancement team and execute a targeted fundraising and engagement plan for the School; Collaborate with the Office of College Communications and Marketing as well as the Office of Enrollment to recruit and enroll academically qualified, talented students; Collaborate with the Office of Partnerships to build strong and sustainable partnerships with community and educational stakeholders; Support faculty and program leaders in the assessment, revision, and development of curriculum; Develop staffing and budget plans for the School of Arts and Sciences; Represent the School on College committees; Work collaboratively with central academic leadership, Faculty Senate, and Administration; Supervise School department chairs and program leaders; Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to hire, evaluate, and retain qualified faculty, adjunct faculty, clinical faculty, and staff; Ensure program effectiveness through ongoing curriculum evaluation; Assess new programs which meet the needs of the community of interest; Represent the School at on- and off-campus events; Convene ad hoc committees of faculty, staff, and/or students; Support faculty through participation in the promotion and tenure process; Promote interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration within the School and College; Assure compliance with regulatory requirements including NECHE and other accreditation bodies; Work closely with the Finance Office and the Vice President for Academic Affairs on the school budget; Maintain accountability for a balanced school budget; Work in conjunction with the Office of Advancement to lead external fundraising; Actively pursue grants and other outside funding; Identify sources to support student research, faculty research, and scholarship; Expand the community engagement of the School by fostering current and new partnerships

Requirements

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in an academic discipline within the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or a related field; Significant experience in undergraduate and graduate liberal arts related education; Substantial teaching experience, with knowledge surrounding pedagogy and online course delivery, including the delivery of advanced practice programs; Academic or administrative leadership experience, including strategic plan development and implementation; Demonstrated interest in and appreciation for the liberal arts; Commitment to academic freedom; Eligibility for appointment to a tenured position in an academic discipline within the proposed School of Arts and Sciences