Associate Dean of Law jobs in Scranton, PA

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Department
Dean, Panuska College - Admin

Job Purpose:
Assist the Dean with the general administration of the Panuska College of Professional Studies.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee the curricular approval process for the College
• Assist with development of new programs and revision of existing programs
• Enforce compliance with departmental and University academic policies, regulations and requirements
• Oversee updates to the College undergraduate and graduate catalogs
• Manage the College academic master schedule
• Assist with management of annual faculty assignments
• Assist Dean with financial management of the College
• Manage the College assessment processes
• Oversee graduate orientations and award presentations
• Oversee academic progress of graduate students
• Support College retention efforts
• Approve graduate students for degree conferral
• Assist the Dean with development and implementation of the College strategic plan
• Oversee the College physical plant

- Assist the Dean with design, implementation and coordination of opportunities for faculty and students to engage in relevant, meaningful and reciprocal community-based teaching, learning and research- Assist Dean with supervision of College staff

• Support the hiring processes within the College
• Establish and maintain a cooperative, collegial work climate that enhances communication, trust and productivity of and among faculty and staff

Additional Skills Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of university curricula, policies and procedures

Familiarity with regional and programmatic accreditation

• Knowledge of current trends in higher education
• Experience with assessment of learning outcomes and other strategic goals
• Must be able to support the Universitys commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Earned Doctorate in one of the disciplines of the College

Preferred Education:

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as full-time faculty member in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

Schedule/Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Annual Schedule:
12

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 13, 2023. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a diversity and inclusion statement.

Posting Number:
S0664P

To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/6331