James Madison University
Dean, College of Arts and Letters
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22802
Working Title:
Dean, College of Arts and Letters
State Role Title:
N/A
Position Type:
Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status:
Full-Time
College/Division:
College of Arts and Letters
Department:
100139 - Dean - College of Arts and Letters
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with Experience
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.
Beginning Review Date:
10/14/2024
About JMU:MissionWe are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
VisionTo be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We AreLocated 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:James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for the next Dean of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL). The dean will be a strategic and inclusive leader who will inspire and support faculty, staff and students. The College of Arts and Letters empowers students to become reflective lifelong learners who can address today's social, cultural and political challenges through inclusive awareness, creative thinking, problem solving, communication and responsive, ethical leadership. CAL is a strong, vibrant college of ten academic departments in the humanities, social sciences, media and communication arts. CAL houses several interdisciplinary centers and institutes and has strengths in global education and community engagement. The college employs 270 full-time faculty and 50 staff members and enrolls over 3,100 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students. CAL faculty embrace the teacher-scholar model and welcome applicants from arts and letters disciplines and those committed to working across them.
Duties and Responsibilities:Provide academic, intellectual, administrative and budgetary leadership for the college.Work collaboratively with academic units and centers to advance the priorities outlined in the CAL 2024-28 Strategic Plan:Strengthen community and global engagement.Provide inclusive and equitable work environments.Secure and steward resources to sustainably support teaching, research and creative activities.Champion the recruitment, development, inclusion and retention of diverse and highly qualified faculty, students and staff.Advocate for faculty, staff and student interests to internal and external constituents, build strong campus and community partnerships and champion the liberal arts.Raise the visibility of the college through advancement and development endeavors.Support faculty research and creative endeavors, pedagogical innovations, curricular innovations and other scholarly activities.Facilitate innovation, communication and coordination of the college's contributions to the fulfillment of JMU's mission and vision.Qualifications:An earned terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.A strong record of teaching, scholarship and university or professional experience commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor within CAL.Minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience at the academic unit level or above.Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.Demonstrated experience with budgetary processes and financial statements.Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a collaborative and transparent leadership style.Strong record of supporting faculty, staff, and students.Additional Posting Information:Candidates should complete the online application and submit the following:Curriculum VitaeCover Letter that discusses the applicant's:Leadership philosophyCommitment to creating inclusive work and scholarly environmentsPreparedness to lead in a large, student-centered research universityAreas of research or scholarly interestContact information for three professional referencesJMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.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.
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Dean, College of Arts and Letters
State Role Title:
N/A
Position Type:
Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status:
Full-Time
College/Division:
College of Arts and Letters
Department:
100139 - Dean - College of Arts and Letters
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with Experience
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.
Beginning Review Date:
10/14/2024
About JMU:MissionWe are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
VisionTo be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We AreLocated 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:James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for the next Dean of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL). The dean will be a strategic and inclusive leader who will inspire and support faculty, staff and students. The College of Arts and Letters empowers students to become reflective lifelong learners who can address today's social, cultural and political challenges through inclusive awareness, creative thinking, problem solving, communication and responsive, ethical leadership. CAL is a strong, vibrant college of ten academic departments in the humanities, social sciences, media and communication arts. CAL houses several interdisciplinary centers and institutes and has strengths in global education and community engagement. The college employs 270 full-time faculty and 50 staff members and enrolls over 3,100 undergraduate majors and 150 graduate students. CAL faculty embrace the teacher-scholar model and welcome applicants from arts and letters disciplines and those committed to working across them.
Duties and Responsibilities:Provide academic, intellectual, administrative and budgetary leadership for the college.Work collaboratively with academic units and centers to advance the priorities outlined in the CAL 2024-28 Strategic Plan:Strengthen community and global engagement.Provide inclusive and equitable work environments.Secure and steward resources to sustainably support teaching, research and creative activities.Champion the recruitment, development, inclusion and retention of diverse and highly qualified faculty, students and staff.Advocate for faculty, staff and student interests to internal and external constituents, build strong campus and community partnerships and champion the liberal arts.Raise the visibility of the college through advancement and development endeavors.Support faculty research and creative endeavors, pedagogical innovations, curricular innovations and other scholarly activities.Facilitate innovation, communication and coordination of the college's contributions to the fulfillment of JMU's mission and vision.Qualifications:An earned terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.A strong record of teaching, scholarship and university or professional experience commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor within CAL.Minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience at the academic unit level or above.Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.Demonstrated experience with budgetary processes and financial statements.Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a collaborative and transparent leadership style.Strong record of supporting faculty, staff, and students.Additional Posting Information:Candidates should complete the online application and submit the following:Curriculum VitaeCover Letter that discusses the applicant's:Leadership philosophyCommitment to creating inclusive work and scholarly environmentsPreparedness to lead in a large, student-centered research universityAreas of research or scholarly interestContact information for three professional referencesJMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.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.
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