Associate Dean - University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
About the Job
Position Information
Position/Rank Associate/Full Professor
Department 00152 - Graduate School-Dean
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
The Graduate School, Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs seeks a tenured faculty member who is familiar with trends and issues associated with graduate education nationally and internationally, is experienced in administrative work, has extensive experience working with graduate students academically and/or administratively, and has strong interest in working with students and key partner communities in departments and colleges across campus.
Tenured faculty members with appointments at the Associate or Full Professor level are eligible for appointment. The Associate Dean of Graduate Student Affairs serves a three-year appointment with the option to renew, based on mutual agreement, and reports directly to the Dean of the Graduate School.
The Graduate School fosters excellence across the University by providing programs, administrative structure, and leadership to ensure quality and integrity in graduate education. To this end, it is an outward-facing organization and a central partner across all academic and research units on campus in facilitating and promoting excellence in graduate research and educational experiences; administering efficient, effective policies and procedures; and fostering inclusive and interdisciplinary communities of graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and staff.
The Graduate School’s functions can be found on the Graduate School website at www.gradschool@utah.edu.
Responsibilities of the Associate Dean of Graduate Student Affairs shall include but are not limited to:
* Oversight, coordination and communication with students, faculty and professional advisors, Directors of Graduate Studies and Graduate Advisor communities.
* Building a portfolio of academic resources for students, Directors of Graduate Studies and Academic Advisors towards continuous improvement of graduate student success.
* Oversight of Graduate Records, including graduate student tracking.
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.
Candidates must have a terminal degree with related research and teaching commensurate with an appointment as a tenured Associate or Full professor. Experience in supervising and mentoring graduate students is required. Applicants should have knowledge of Universities and procedures and the ability to work effectively and synergistically as part of a team supporting a variety of academic communities. In addition, applicants must be comfortable organizing and conducting meetings and speaking in front of groups. Previous success working on college-level or University-level committees and/or administration is preferred particularly as it relates to graduate education.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 10/15/2024
Close Date 11/08/2024
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN03676F
Type Faculty
Position/Rank Associate/Full Professor
Department 00152 - Graduate School-Dean
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Details
The Graduate School, Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs seeks a tenured faculty member who is familiar with trends and issues associated with graduate education nationally and internationally, is experienced in administrative work, has extensive experience working with graduate students academically and/or administratively, and has strong interest in working with students and key partner communities in departments and colleges across campus.
Tenured faculty members with appointments at the Associate or Full Professor level are eligible for appointment. The Associate Dean of Graduate Student Affairs serves a three-year appointment with the option to renew, based on mutual agreement, and reports directly to the Dean of the Graduate School.
The Graduate School fosters excellence across the University by providing programs, administrative structure, and leadership to ensure quality and integrity in graduate education. To this end, it is an outward-facing organization and a central partner across all academic and research units on campus in facilitating and promoting excellence in graduate research and educational experiences; administering efficient, effective policies and procedures; and fostering inclusive and interdisciplinary communities of graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and staff.
The Graduate School’s functions can be found on the Graduate School website at www.gradschool@utah.edu.
Responsibilities of the Associate Dean of Graduate Student Affairs shall include but are not limited to:
* Oversight, coordination and communication with students, faculty and professional advisors, Directors of Graduate Studies and Graduate Advisor communities.
* Building a portfolio of academic resources for students, Directors of Graduate Studies and Academic Advisors towards continuous improvement of graduate student success.
* Oversight of Graduate Records, including graduate student tracking.
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.
Candidates must have a terminal degree with related research and teaching commensurate with an appointment as a tenured Associate or Full professor. Experience in supervising and mentoring graduate students is required. Applicants should have knowledge of Universities and procedures and the ability to work effectively and synergistically as part of a team supporting a variety of academic communities. In addition, applicants must be comfortable organizing and conducting meetings and speaking in front of groups. Previous success working on college-level or University-level committees and/or administration is preferred particularly as it relates to graduate education.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 10/15/2024
Close Date 11/08/2024
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN03676F
Type Faculty
Source : University of Utah