Associate Dean for Faculty Support and Development, College of Science and Math
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Associate Dean for Faculty Support and Development, College of
Science and Math
Position Number
5860
Posting Number
F2027
Position Type
Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status
Full Time
College/Division
College of Science and Mathematics
Department
100129 - Dean - College of Science and Math
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 Science and Mathematics (CSM) is comprised of the
departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and
Environmental Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics and
Astronomy, as well as collaborative offerings in Biotechnology,
Data Analytics, and three Environmental programs. CSM is a vibrant
college that places undergraduate student learning as its primary
focus in which our students learn by doing. Faculty are
passionate
about using high impact pedagogies and providing research
experiences for undergraduates, offering high quality experiences
for graduate students in a limited number of programs, as well as
cross-disciplinary collaborations in teaching and research. Four of
CSM's five academic units host NSF REU (research experience for
undergraduates) grants. Eighty percent of our students participate
in internships or research with faculty. Please explore our
website: https://www.jmu.edu/csm.
CSM is deeply committed to student, staff, and faculty diversity,
with a focus on enhancing inclusivity and belonging. The Department
of Biology is funded by an HHMI Inclusive Excellence grant to
support the development of the Biocommons, a student community
space for academic and personal growth. CSM recently received an
NSF S-STEM grant to support 22 Pell eligible high-academic
achievement majors.
This position will report to the CSM Dean and is a 12-month
Instructional Faculty position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) at James Madison
University (JMU) is committed to the success and professional
development of the faculty, staff and students housed in the
college. We invite applications for an Associate Dean for Faculty
Support and Development who will support the professional growth
and development of our faculty. This 12-month Instructional Faculty
hire will have the vision to promote and develop transdisciplinary
department and college level initiatives. In addition, this
position will support faculty mentorship and reinforce programmatic
efforts to engage students in research. The successful candidate
will report to the Dean and work collaboratively with CSM
leadership including the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Director and Student Success Coordinator (search in progress) and
with colleagues in units across campus.
The specific job responsibilities of the Associate Dean will
include: Developing or improving existing faculty mentoring
programs within the college that complement efforts of CSM units
and outside resources such as the Center for Faculty Innovation;
Leading the implementation of faculty-oriented action items in the
college's DEI Action Plan; Assisting faculty in creating career
plans appropriate within their discipline; Collaborating with the
Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship to assist faculty in
capitalizing on external programmatic funding opportunities
involving student engagement in research; Supporting faculty
efforts to develop new curricula, programming, and scholarship, in
alignment with CSM mission and priorities; and other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications
The College of Science and Mathematics is committed to increasing
the diversity of its faculty and students and sustaining an
inclusive work and learning environment. All applicants should
demonstrate their commitment to contributing to this
environment.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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
10/17/2022
Beginning Review Date
11/17/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
07/01/2023
EEO Statement
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer 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, 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.
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http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/righttoknow.shtml
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13088
Additional Posting Information
Interested candidates should submit an application and provide:
After initial review, selected candidates may be asked for
additional information.
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