Associate Dean - CBHHS

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College;
• Minimum of five years of higher education teaching experience;
• Academic credentials appropriate for the rank of associate professor or professor;
• Minimum of 3 years of successful leadership, administrative, or management experience in higher education.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience working with an accrediting body such as AACSB, ACEN, CACREP, CSWE, etc.;
• Dedicated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment;
• Experience with resource management including budgets and technology;
• Experience managing and working on a team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the CBHHS dean's leadership team;
• Liaison to IT Services through CBHHS IT Director;
• Coordinate Faculty Success updates, processes, and support for CBHHS;
• Oversee third-year review and promotion and tenure process;
• Works with accredited programs and accreditation-seeking programs on accreditation processes and timelines as needed;
• Ensure timely submission of assessment and accreditation reports by CBHHS programs;
• Oversee Faculty Excellence awards process;
• Work with the College Assembly and faculty committees to ensure proper timelines, processes, and procedures as outlined in the governance document are followed;
• Serve as the college liaison between the college and human resources;
• Work with chairs and directors on faculty instructional load reports;
• Facilitate faculty travel funding requests;
• Assist chair and directors as needed with any faculty-related issues;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Strong, collaborative leadership skills;
• Well-developed organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of current technology;
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.