Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education

## Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education* Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the College, including the development of new programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.* Serve as the chief academic administrator of the College.* Increase the research profile of the College.* Work collaboratively with Admissions, Enrollment Services, and other units for the College's recruitment and retention efforts.* Work collaboratively with University Advancement and Marketing for the College's marketing and branding efforts.* Identify and pursue opportunities for college advancement through philanthropy and grantsmanship.* Manage budget, personnel, space, and other resources with efficiency and accountability.* Work collaboratively and coordinate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning (IERP) to maintain accreditation of programs (e.g., CACREP).* Oversee class schedule development for each semester and/or term.* Foster an organizational culture that supports collegiality and professional development of students, faculty, and staff.* Promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, university service, and community outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.* Ensure coordination of the College with university programs, initiatives, and strategic goals.* This document represents the primary duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.* Earned doctorate in a discipline housed within the College and academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure at Texas A&M University—Texarkana.* A record of successful administrative experience and leadership in a university setting.* Demonstrated evidence of administrative knowledge and skills/abilities including, but not limited to, budgeting and personnel management/supervision.* Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.* Minimum of ten years teaching experience in higher education.* Evidence of commitment to student-centered education.* Experience with academic and professional accreditation processes.* Demonstrated excellence in research resulting in publication.* Commitment to research, performance, and experiential learning.* Experience with student recruitment.* Experience with undergraduate and graduate-level curriculum development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and areas throughout the university* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.* Experience with fundraising and securing grants to support educational initiatives and student scholarships.* Demonstrated experience in new program development and implementation.* Understanding of educational technology trends in higher education.* Successful experience in grant writing and management.* Experience with strategic planning.* Demonstrated ability to navigate rapid growth and change.* Ability to travel and work beyond regular office hours.* Ability to maintain confidentiality.As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive regional university that provides students with academically challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services, co-curricular programming, research, and service.

Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the opportunities of serving in a global environment.

A&M–Texarkana began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which opened in 2008, is near beautiful Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas, in a region known as the Ark-La-Tex.

With a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership, A&M-Texarkana is comprised of three academic colleges: education and liberal arts; business; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The university accommodates students by offering flexible class schedules, web-based courses, and online degree programs.

A&M-Texarkana is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Red River Athletic Conference, with men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, and softball programs.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of eleven universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual employee. Equal opportunity and access will be provided throughout the A&M System to all students, employees, and prospective employees.

Employment opportunities for all A&M System members and locations are updated daily and posted on this searchable website.The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 223-3113. #J-18808-Ljbffr