Job Description

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Application Deadline
02/15/2024

 

 

Department Description:  
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The Schools curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:  
The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs leads strategic planning implementation across academic programming, ensuring that the schools educational programs are innovative, impactful, measured, and integrated with all aspects of the academic, research, and service mission. The Senior Associate Dean is responsible for the administration of the Master of Social Work (MSW) academic program and coordinates with the Associate Dean for Doctoral Education to administer the PhD program in the School of Social Work. The Senior Associate Dean reports directly to the School of Social Work Dean and serves as council and support to the Dean and is a key member of the Deans administrative team. The Senior Associate Dean collaborates with the Associate Deans for Doctoral Education, Student Affairs, Research & Faculty Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Global Engagement, and other school of Social Work leaders to enhance and foster synergy among the schools academic, research, and service/practice programs. The Senior Associate Dean chairs the Schools Curriculum Committee and provides leadership on several school-wide committees including but not limited to the: Doctoral, Reaccreditation, Recruitment and Admissions, all curricula committees (i.e., CMPP, DP, Research, Generalist) as well as various ad hoc committees relating to curricular matters (i.e., on-line development and globalizing the curriculum). The Senior Associate Dean is the primary supervisor for the academic affairs administrative team (i.e., Associate Dean for Student Affairs; Assistant Dean for Admissions, Recruitment, and Financial Aid; Assistant Dean for Field Education) and the academic and student affairs office. The Senior Associate Dean supervises fixed-term teaching faculty in the MSW program and oversees the entire MSW program which includes the development, growth, and well-being of ~300+ MSW students. In this role, the Senior Associate Dean provides oversight and supervision for students. Tasks include assigning teaching workload, committee assignments, strategically designating committee charges to meet School and curricula goals and addressing student and faculty concerns as they arise. Additional responsibilities include being a key contact for the Universitys Graduate School; and other UNC Administrative units by providing leadership, planning, and implementation of the full educational program within the school. The Senior Associate Dean participates in the Universitys Senior Associate Deans council which meets bi-monthly with other leaders on campus and the Vice-Provost. 

The Senior Associate Dean is the administrative officer who facilitates the planning, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the academic programs of the school. The Senior Associate Dean ensures that the academic standards and policies of the University, Graduate School, School of Social Work, and accrediting and approval agencies are met. The Senior Associate Dean is responsible for programs, and policies that support academic progression. The Senior Associate Dean represents the Dean at the designated School, University, professional, and community group meetings. The Senior Associate Dean assists the Dean to fulfill Social Work operational responsibilities/support for special educational related projects as needed and is considered a resource and expert in the state of the pedagogy. This senior-level administrative leadership role models excellence and fairness.

This position may be eligible for a secondary appointment as a faculty member. Depending on the finalists experience and qualifications, the position comes with the option of a secondary appointment as either a fixed-term or tenured/tenure track faculty.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  
Applicant must demonstrate success in managing and motivating people with diverse areas of expertise at all levels of the organization. The individual must be able to take the initiative, make decisions, and pivot quickly when unexpected circumstances arise.

Education Requirements:  
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelors degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Qualifications and Experience:  
At least 5 years, preferably more, years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, specifically in public universities is strongly desired. Excellent oral, written, and digital communication skills. Applicants who have experience with social work education specifically are desired to assist with curricula decisions and accreditation processes.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/272762

Department Contact Name and Title:  Dr. Travis Albritton, Search Committee Chair

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  talbritt@email.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  01/16/2024

Posting Close Date:  02/15/2024

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

 

 

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