Dean - Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Southern University At Shreveport - Shreveport, LA

Full-time - Director

Shreveport, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Dean of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education at Southern University at Shreveport is responsible for facilitating the development, delivery, and assessment of curricula in various degree and certificate programs. This role involves providing academic leadership, collaborating with faculty, and managing academic offerings to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of programs, initiatives, and projects in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education.
• Collaborate with faculty to review curricula, learning outcomes, ongoing assessment results, and current research as a basis for improving instructional offerings and outcomes.
• Coordinate curricula, program development, academic policy, and program and degree requirement changes within the Division.
• Manage and coordinate scheduling and academic offerings in collaboration with other academic deans.
• Collaborate with other academic deans to provide leadership in the General Studies programs.
• Support the professional development of divisional faculty and seek resources to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Provide direction that assists divisional faculty and staff in meeting the stated expectations and responsibilities of governing contracts.
• Review and evaluate sabbatical leave, tenure, and promotion applications for divisional faculty.
• Conduct ongoing divisional meetings with department chairs to strengthen communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness.
• Coordinate with department chairs to establish divisional priorities that support SUSLA's current Strategic Plan and review and monitor departmental budgets.
• Chair or participate in various academic affairs and college-wide committees, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and management of externally funded grant projects related to the academic division.
• Assist the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with the administration of the Division of Academic Affairs and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Education.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary range of $65,000-$70,000.