Associate Dean, College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Associate Dean, College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Position Number
7126
Posting Number
F2060
Position Type
Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status
Full Time
College/Division
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Department
100653 - Dean - CISE
Pay Rate
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located 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
The College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE) at James
Madison University seeks a dynamic and service-minded colleague and
leader for a newly created Associate Dean position. CISE is a
vibrant and connected community of faculty, staff and students in
applied STEM programs developing creative solutions to critical
global challenges like sustainability. With hands-on learning,
student-led research and coursework that integrates science and
society, CISE works across disciplinary boundaries in
forward-looking educational programs. We seek an energetic leader
who complements our values of actively promoting inclusion of all
CISE community members and nurturing academic excellence in a wide
range of academic fields.
Our new Associate Dean will join a collaborative, effective college
leadership team of the CISE Dean and existing Associate Dean to
advance the mission of the college and its three academic units
(Computer Science, Engineering, and the School of Integrated
Sciences). The new Associate Dean will hold a range of
responsibilities described below; the specific portfolio will be
determined according to the successful candidate's strengths and
areas of interest. The position is a tenure-eligible, 12-month
instructional faculty position at JMU with the administrative
appointment of Associate Dean
(https://www.jmu.edu/academic-affairs/_documents/policies/aapolicy-13.pdf).
Duties and Responsibilities
Flexibility, reliability and aptitude for learning quickly are key
characteristics for our new Associate Dean; we do not expect that
candidates will have had previous experience in all duties listed
below. The CISE Associate Deans report to the Dean, serve as
members of the College leadership team, act in an advisory capacity
to the Dean, represent the College on University committees and may
teach as needed. The duties below will be shared between the
existing and new Associate Dean according to the strengths of the
new hire.
The successful candidate will work with the College leadership to
champion diversity and inclusion initiatives; support curriculum
initiatives at undergraduate and graduate levels; implement
enrollment, recruitment and marketing strategies; facilitate
faculty development and student success programs (e.g.,
scholarships, academic suspension and probation); facilitate the
class scheduling process; oversee College events; manage the
building infrastructure; ensure compliance needs are met; and
supervise office staff. The Associate Deans provide other services
as requested by the Dean.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree
and the experience and qualifications appropriate for the rank of
Associate or Full Professor. The candidate's Ph.D. or other
terminal degree should be in a field of expertise directly related
to at least one of the disciplines represented within the College
of Integrated Sciences and Engineering. Candidates with program
assessment experience in academic environments and knowledge of
current trends in higher education are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Candidates will demonstrate their potential for:
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.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
11/18/2022
Beginning Review Date
01/10/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
08/25/2023
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 Request
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.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information
regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such
as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement
authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures,
protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon
confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters
of importance related to security and safety. The report includes
statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes
that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on
public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing
fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a
description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety
system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar
year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking,
and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student
housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire
safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the
Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses;
Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the
Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by
calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13440
Additional Posting Information
To apply, please complete to JobLink application and submit:
Review of applications will begin January 10, 2023. Questions about
the position may be directed to Dr. Amanda Sanson
(sansonag@jmu.edu), Search Committee Chair.
Keywords: James Madison University, Harrisonburg , Associate Dean, College of Integrated Science and Engineering, Engineering , Harrisonburg, Virginia
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