Faculty Position FA25-020
October 9th 2024
Position Title
Associate Dean for Research, Scheduling, and Administration
Hiring Unit
College of Arts and Sciences
The Associate Dean for Research, Scheduling, and Administration is responsible for overseeing all student, staff, and faculty research activities in the College of Arts and Sciences. In this capacity, the Associate Dean reviews, approves, and oversees requests for internal and external funding, working collaboratively with the Graduate School and the office of the Associate Provost for Research; serves as the CAS liaison with the Graduate School/ Office of Research and Projects; and reviews and approves student travel. The Associate Dean is also responsible for overseeing course scheduling in the College. In this capacity, the Associate Dean serves as the liaison between Academic Affairs, schools, Online Services and Educational Outreach, and CAS units; attends and participates in all budget planning meetings with department representatives; reviews and approves schedule change requests (Form A/B); attends and participates In all meetings of the Course Scheduling Committee; ensures that an adequate number of seats in courses are offered each term; manages course enrollment issues; reviews and manages all requests for course specific fees; and reviews and signs all grade change forms. The Associate Dean also works with departments to procure, provide support for, and repair equipment used in both teaching and research; works with departments to provide maintenance and support for all facilities and equipment in CAS teaching and research spaces; represents CAS on construction/renovation projects; coordinates with Facilities Management on all service requisitions and General Improvement Requests (GIR); serves as the liaison between CAS and Environmental Health and Safety; reviews offices and other space assigned to units and approves changes to space assignments; and serves as hiring dean for faculty searches, as assigned by the Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned Doctorate or other terminal degree
- Candidates must be a tenured faculty member in a department in the college
- Experience with policies and processes of the College of Arts and Sciences
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
Source of Funds
State
Salary
$130,000 to $140,000
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references via email to:
Dr. Kevin Leonard
Please copy:
Diane Hoffmann - Assistant to the Dean
Application Deadline
11/09/2024
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.
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Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support
Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub.
Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).
For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits
