Associate Dean of Humanities assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of humanities. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Humanities provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Humanities typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Humanities typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Humanities typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Department: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation - Oregon Humanities Center
Rank: Professor
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Internal search open to current tenure track University of Oregon professors only
February 15, 2024; position open until filled
Candidates must send a statement of interest and qualifications (no more than three pages, 12 point font), a current curriculum vitae, and the names, affiliations, and contact information (email and telephone) of three references who can speak directly to the applicant’s qualifications and suitability for the position by February 15th at 4 p.m. to: ohcapplication@uoregon.edu. The position will remain open until filled. The position is expected to begin Monday, July 1, 2024.
The Oregon Humanities Center (OHC) is seeking a director for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024. This is a part-time administrative appointment. As a tenured member of the University’s instructional faculty, the director also teaches half-time in their home unit during the term of the appointment. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of renewal following a performance review.
The director reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) and is responsible for the intellectual, programmatic, administrative, and fiscal leadership of the center, and works in close consultation and collaboration with the OHC’s associate director to co-lead the center and oversee the center’s three main areas of focus: humanities research, undergraduate humanities teaching, and public engagement.
The director advocates for and coordinates interdisciplinary humanities activities and guides the center in its role as a catalyst for stimulating humanities initiatives and programs both on and off campus. Existing programs include but are not limited to: faculty research and teaching fellowships; dissertation and graduate research fellowships; undergraduate fellowships and internships; publication subvention; “UO Today,” the center’s video and podcast interview program; and a wide variety of sponsored and co-sponsored public programs including endowed lectureships, interdisciplinary colloquia and professional conferences, museum exhibits, poetry and prose readings, movie screenings, and theatrical and musical performances.
Only tenured, full-time UO faculty full professors or advanced associate professors (has submitted or is in the process of submitting their promotion file) are eligible to apply. Emeritus faculty are not eligible. Candidates must have a doctorate in a humanities discipline; a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship; and at least three years of administrative experience, preferably at the level of department head, program director, or center or institute director. Experience working with boards and/or donors is highly desirable. The ability to effectively host “UO Today,” the center’s video interview program, is also desirable.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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Advertised: January 19, 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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