Dean of Arts & Sciences - Division of Academic Affairs - CUNY York College : Job Details

Dean of Arts & Sciences - Division of Academic Affairs

CUNY York College

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-01-10T01:47:15Z

Job Description :

Dean of Arts & Sciences - Division of Academic Affairs

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College's mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they will grow into passionate and engaged learners.

The Dean for Arts and Sciences provides administrative leadership for the School of Arts and Sciences, its academic departments, programs, faculty and curricular affairs. Key responsibilities include overseeing academic planning and budgeting for the school, exploring and developing new academic programs based on projected student demand and workforce needs, leadership in developing and maintaining program accreditation, recruiting faculty, and establishing successful partnerships with internship sites and other CUNY colleges.

General Duties:

  • Collaborate with other stakeholders on different aspects of programs, policies, and academic operations.
  • Work with Academic Leadership Team on academic policies related to the programs.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Provost and the President.

    • Duties Specific to the School of Arts and Sciences:

  • Articulate and implement a vision for the School of Arts and Sciences that will be consistent with the College's mission and growth; Lead the planning and implementation of innovative program initiatives and align the programs with national standards.
  • Direct work of program chairs, school committees, and oversee curriculum and internship development, as necessary.
  • Create structures, workflows and processes to streamline the design, development, and innovative rollout of new programs.
  • Oversee program evaluation and revisions; Lead efforts for programmatic accreditation.
  • Work with Marketing and Admissions to market programs in an innovative fashion; Work with Regulatory and Compliance department on national, state, and program accreditation.
  • In partnership with faculty and program councils, develop student learning outcomes, and direct and indirect measures to assess and improve the quality of all programs.
  • Lead annual assessment of curriculum and program effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Establish key performance indicators of student success and metrics to gauge program effectiveness.
  • Report annually on status of program quality and the effectiveness of the programs, including the achievement of outcomes, student success, student retention, curriculum currency and rigor, faculty performance and credentials, and adequacy of academic support services.
  • Provide leadership for all program and national accreditation efforts. Lead the development of self-study, prepare institution for visits and act as the liaison between programmatic accreditors and the different business units in the institution.
  • Ensure that department chairs conduct advisory committee meetings and engage the professional and business community.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

    This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. An earned doctorate (or equivalent) degree and academic credentials for a tenured professorial appointment at the rank of Professor in an appropriate academic department is required for this position. In addition, the following experience is required:

  • Implementation and execution of academic planning and budgeting.
  • Leadership in academic program accreditation efforts including development, program evaluation, assessment and maintaining program accreditation.
  • Development of new academic programs based on projected student demand and workforce needs.
  • Faculty recruitment.
  • Faculty advisement, mentoring and coaching; Resolution of interpersonal issues within a department or among faculty.

    • CUNY TITLE

    Dean

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    $150,000 - $170,000 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

    HOW TO APPLY

    In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

    You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.

    To apply:

    Please go to www.CUNY.jobs.

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    York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

    CLOSING DATE

    January 8, 2025

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    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

    Job ID: 29138

    Location: York College

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