Dean of the School of Science

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Job Position Title

Dean of the School of Science

Department

School Of Science

Immediate Supervisor Title

Provost and Senior Vice President

FLSA

Exempt

Status

Full-time

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week

36.25

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year

Position Summary

Monmouth University seeks an energetic, skilled and visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Science. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2025.

Candidates who apply by September 1, 2024 will be given fullest consideration. This position is open until filled.

The School of Science is comprised of four departments : Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Mathematics, and includes a Center of Distinction, the Urban Coast Institute (UCI).

The School offers B.S. degrees in all disciplines and M.S. degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Systems.

Student-faculty research collaboration is an emphasis of the School.

The Dean reports directly to the Provost. As chief academic and administrative officer for the School, the Dean is expected to provide leadership to promote excellence in the teaching, research and service missions of the School and to collaborate with other deans and leaders throughout the University.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic priorities for the School; articulating and advocating the mission and goals of the School;

representing the School and the University to internal and external constituents; oversight of program assessment; and providing community and professional outreach and service regionally, nationally and internationally.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an excellent record of administrative leadership in a STEM related discipline, including the skills necessary to work collaboratively with and to lead administrators and faculty involved in undergraduate and graduate education;

scholarly and educational excellence; experience in strategic planning; strong budgeting and implementation skills; and a commitment to student academic and career success.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Required Documents

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References
• Letters of Recommendation (3)
• Diversity Statement
• Statement / Philosophy of Scholarship
• Statement / Philosophy of Teaching

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in one of the School’s disciplines or a related field.
• Five years of demonstrated successful progressive administrative experience in higher education.
• A distinguished record of academic accomplishments, including effective teaching, scholarly activity, and service at a level consistent with the appointment to rank of Full Professor with tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring and supporting faculty and students.
• Experience with program development and accreditation reviews.
• Strong financial and budgetary experience.
• Successful experience in securing external funding.
• Commitment to student professional development and career success.

Job Duties

• Articulate and advocate the mission and goals of the School.
• Represent the School to internal and external constituents.
• Perform oversight of curriculum innovation and excellence in science programs.
• Oversee fiscal management of the School.
• Support donor prospect cultivation and fundraising.
• Provide academic leadership and oversight of program reviews.
• Facilitate faculty and staff recruitment and evaluation.
• Lead meetings of Department Chairs and other School leaders.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in one of the School’s disciplines or a related field?
• Do you have five years of demonstrated successful progressive administrative experience in higher education?
• Do you have a distinguished record of academic accomplishments?

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