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Associate Dean of the School of Social Work
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Associate Dean of the School of Social Work
The Associate Dean is a visionary leader who is the School of Social Work’s chief academic officer for both internal and external affairs. As such, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with the School’s faculty, staff, students, as well as university administration, alumni, donors, and community partners. The Associate Dean, in collaboration with the Dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, administration, and faculty, provide strategic leadership to foster, promote, broaden, and maintain the academic excellence of the BSW, MSW, and Certificate programs. Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and he/she is a member of the CHSS leadership team. Under the general direction of the Dean of CHSS, the Associate Dean is responsible for the entire scope of planning, operations, and resource management for the School to ensure the smooth execution of the School’s administrative, instructional, service, and research functions. Duties And Responsibilities: Utilizes effective communication and public relation skills to articulate the school’s vision, mission, goals, objectives, and accomplishments to diverse constituencies. Promotes community, state, national and global partnerships as well as strengthens donor and alumni development to meet the school’s priorities. Executes decision-making that promotes equity, transparency, collaboration, and empowerment. Recruits, retains, and supports a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students. Academic Innovation And Quality: Ensures the deliverance of outstanding BSW, MSW, and Certificate programs that attract exceptional students and prepare them for impactful careers for the public good; particularly among marginalized, impoverished, and oppressed populations, as well as military, rural and urban populations. Oversee and monitor all Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation processes. Scholarship And Faculty Development: Promotes rigorous evidence-based inquiry and excellence in research. Fosters efforts to cultivate, develop and secure new research initiatives and funding streams; and maintains and nurtures a vibrant and diverse faculty. Promotes a robust culture of excellence in teaching, community service and research within the School and builds outreach partnerships and collaborations across the University, regionally, statewide, nationally, and globally. Management: Manages the school’s education programs, human and financial resources, to achieve the School’s and University’s missions. Markets the University in general and the School of Social Work in a manner that increases student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Fundraising: Communicates School’s strengths and establishes ongoing relations with alumni, community partners, foundations and corporations, and successfully raises funds for the building of the School’s financial infrastructure as well as for student scholarships, internships, faculty and student research and professional development initiatives. External And University Relations: Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other social work programs nationally and promotes community partnerships. Engages in community outreach as well as collaborates with departments across the University to promote excellence in teaching, service, and research. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: MSW from a CSWE accredited program with two years post-Master’s practice experience in direct and/or macro practice and Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work or related field. A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service equivalent to the rank of a tenured Associate Professor or full Professor. Demonstrated success in securing funding to support research and/or academic programs, and Academic administrative leadership. Experience with accreditation, financial management and developing new programs preferred. EEO Statement:
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
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The Associate Dean is a visionary leader who is the School of Social Work’s chief academic officer for both internal and external affairs. As such, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with the School’s faculty, staff, students, as well as university administration, alumni, donors, and community partners. The Associate Dean, in collaboration with the Dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, administration, and faculty, provide strategic leadership to foster, promote, broaden, and maintain the academic excellence of the BSW, MSW, and Certificate programs. Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and he/she is a member of the CHSS leadership team. Under the general direction of the Dean of CHSS, the Associate Dean is responsible for the entire scope of planning, operations, and resource management for the School to ensure the smooth execution of the School’s administrative, instructional, service, and research functions. Duties And Responsibilities: Utilizes effective communication and public relation skills to articulate the school’s vision, mission, goals, objectives, and accomplishments to diverse constituencies. Promotes community, state, national and global partnerships as well as strengthens donor and alumni development to meet the school’s priorities. Executes decision-making that promotes equity, transparency, collaboration, and empowerment. Recruits, retains, and supports a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students. Academic Innovation And Quality: Ensures the deliverance of outstanding BSW, MSW, and Certificate programs that attract exceptional students and prepare them for impactful careers for the public good; particularly among marginalized, impoverished, and oppressed populations, as well as military, rural and urban populations. Oversee and monitor all Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation processes. Scholarship And Faculty Development: Promotes rigorous evidence-based inquiry and excellence in research. Fosters efforts to cultivate, develop and secure new research initiatives and funding streams; and maintains and nurtures a vibrant and diverse faculty. Promotes a robust culture of excellence in teaching, community service and research within the School and builds outreach partnerships and collaborations across the University, regionally, statewide, nationally, and globally. Management: Manages the school’s education programs, human and financial resources, to achieve the School’s and University’s missions. Markets the University in general and the School of Social Work in a manner that increases student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Fundraising: Communicates School’s strengths and establishes ongoing relations with alumni, community partners, foundations and corporations, and successfully raises funds for the building of the School’s financial infrastructure as well as for student scholarships, internships, faculty and student research and professional development initiatives. External And University Relations: Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other social work programs nationally and promotes community partnerships. Engages in community outreach as well as collaborates with departments across the University to promote excellence in teaching, service, and research. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: MSW from a CSWE accredited program with two years post-Master’s practice experience in direct and/or macro practice and Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work or related field. A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service equivalent to the rank of a tenured Associate Professor or full Professor. Demonstrated success in securing funding to support research and/or academic programs, and Academic administrative leadership. Experience with accreditation, financial management and developing new programs preferred. EEO Statement:
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
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