Dean for the School of Theoretical and Applied Science - Ramapo College of New Jersey : Job Details

Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300210Core: Teaching & Learning CoreDepartment: TASOpening Date: 09/20/2024FLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: MNDescription ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a Military Friendly College in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.Since its inception, the School of TAS has been committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service in the sciences and mathematics, and has sought to prepare its graduates not only for professional and academic careers but to be scientifically literate citizens and lifetime learners in an increasing complex and ever-changing technological culture.The School of TAS offers 14 undergraduate programs across mathematics, science and nursing, and eight graduate programs, including a Doctoral program in Nursing Practice, structured to meet the requirements of national accreditation standards as well as the needs of the contemporary marketplace and community. All students learn the sciences and mathematics in depth from multi-disciplinary perspectives and within the contexts of the liberal arts and global understanding.Examples of DutiesPOSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time, managerial position, and days of work and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the NL category of employment (non-fixed work week) and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. It is the policy of the College to grant hour for hour compensatory time off, with advance approval, only when employees are required to work on a regularly scheduled day off, Saturday, Sunday or a holiday. Time earned must be used within one fiscal year from the time it is earned.JOB SUMMARY:The Deans are responsible for strategic thinking, creatively and innovatively advancing the mission of the College as well as the overall operation of their respective School. As such, they are the overall academic leaders and administrators within their Schools and are of major importance to the College. The Deans report directly to the Provost/Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Growth. The Deans have both the authority and responsibility for planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel matters, curriculum, instruction, development and other academic matters. They must ensure their School adheres to state of New Jersey and Ramapo College policies and procedures.DUTIES:Develops, articulates, and presents the vision for the School. Translates this vision into strategic goals by developing and implementing the School's unit assessment plan that is aligned to the College's mission and strategic planning objectives. Maintains effectiveness by working collegially with conveners and unit faculty to communicate expectations, ensure collaboration and successful implementation of School mission.Coordinates in collaboration with the Provost, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, fellow Deans of other Schools and other key Stakeholders to share best business practices and pursue continuous process improvementsApplies competencies to oversee the development, coordination and publication of the course schedules including adding and cancelling of classes. Provides oversight of faculty teaching load. Monitor deadlines to ensure a holistic schedule of classes to promote student completion. Prepares reports, plans, and analyses to document and advance School activities, initiatives and development; promotes the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student development programs within the area. Actively represents the unit and the College to students, parents, professional organizations, articulation partners, business and industry and other relevant constituencies.Provides guidance and curricular leadership in relation to College-wide goals by initiating, sustaining, delivering, or eliminating academic programs and school core curricula in accordance with strategic planning goals. Supervises conveners in the construction of timely class schedules based on student needs and institutional resources including advisement and registration.Leads in the development of research initiatives, particularly those involving undergraduates in research and community engaged scholarship; support faculty in developing research agendas and sponsored research proposals.Connect with local and regional leaders and College alumni in science, technology and healthcare to advance the School's mission.Anticipates change and develops new curriculum and reviews and revises existing curriculum with conveners and unit faculty, considering student needs and available resources; supervises program reviews; ensures successful accreditation; and facilitates activities at the School level to seamlessly integrate unit goals with all-College goals.Strengthens the College's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence through the recruitment and retention of faculty, oversight of curricular and outreach efforts, and collaboration with faculty, students and staff in shifting institutional culture and practices as an emerging HSI.Ensures documented School, program, and course assessment through development of learning objectives, appropriate strategies, and feedback to ensure academic excellence and integrity of programs.Serves as representative of the School concerns and needs, communicating both individual and collective concerns to the Provost. Mediates between students, faculty and parents in legal and appropriate ways. Facilitates the resolution of disagreement or conflict between faculty and students.Supervises the administration of and ensures the academic quality of special programs, facilities, centers, or institutes assigned to the school. Supervises the operation of labs, studios, computer facilities and other academic spaces assigned to the school.Responsible for people operations/human resource management of School faculty and staff. Develops long-range staffing and succession plans to include new faculty hires, retirements, and adequate support staff that are aligned with program delivery, enrollment, and market projections; prepares job descriptions/ads and other documentation for all positions, appoints search committees; supervises search processes; recommends appointment of appropriately qualified faculty and staff; renders timely, professional judgment on periodic evaluations, reappointments, tenure and promotion.Responsible for all fiscal matters at the School level. Plans for, requests, and disburses operational, travel, student fees, and other funds legally, responsibly, and fairly within given budget limitations.Participates in College-wide strategic planning activities, especially as related to academic matters. Develops/reviews academic policies and may recommend on all-College policies and proceduresActively participates in Deans Council meetings, initiatives, and activities.Collaborates with Faculty Assembly and its leadership on College-wide academic issuesCollaborates with Enrollment Management, Student Well-being, Institutional Advancement, Information Technology and Administration and Fiscal Health Divisions and their various offices for unit-alignment with all-College goals and activities.Engages in maintaining and expanding links with the scientific, environmental and health community, partnering with the Ramapo College Foundation and interacting with Deans in similar positions at other institutions.Supervises articulated and joint programs, as well as graduate programs offered by the School (Master's in Nursing, Master's in Data Science, Master's in Applied Mathematics, Master's in Computer Science).Oversees School-wide grants and programs i.e. the Meadowlands Grant, College Bound/Upward Bound, and the McNair Program, and is responsible for the development, maintenance and programming of auxiliary entities i.e. the Sustainability Center, the STEM Center, etc.QualificationsREQUIREMENTSEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:The successful candidate will possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree and academic and scholarly accomplishments meriting appointment to the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with tenure in at lease one academic unit within the School. A minimum of five years of experience is preferred at the equivalent of the associate professor or full professor level in a higher education environment combining academic instruction and administration as determined by the Provost in consultation with the President. Other preferred qualifications include:

• A record of commitment to and excellence in teaching, research, and service;
• A record of success as an academic leader, managing growth, implementing innovative academic programs, program reviews, accreditation;
• Evidence of contributing to and supporting a thriving teaching culture as well as scholarly and research excellence;
• History of successful activity in sponsored programs;
• Commitment to College mission, vision and values, serving a diverse student body and supporting first-generation college-attending students;
• Effectiveness in communicating, collaborating, and building consensus across multiple stakeholder groups, with a commitment to shared governance;
• A demonstrated spirit of innovation and entrepreneurialism and experience in managing fundraising;
• Knowledge of disciplinary/interdisciplinary/professional trends and higher education activities on the state and national level.
• Conversant in technological innovation across disciplines;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Supplemental InformationEEO Statement:Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.To learn more details, visit our