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Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusive Engagement (Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Position Number: 3561758
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Deans - Science

Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusive Engagement (Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences)

Job ID: 250777
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

With more than 425 full-time faculty and 8,500 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest college at the university, prepares the next generation of leaders in a wide array of fields to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and become contributing citizens in a global society. The home of three Schools and eight Departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. RCHSS provides students with experiential learning opportunities to enable them to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of social responsibility through community and global engagement.

The Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences promotes diversity and inclusiveness among our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Thus, we seek candidates whose experience, research, teaching, and service have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to engage audiences in higher education from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and appointment as Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusive Engagement in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences beginning July 2023. The application date has been extended.

Responsibilities

The Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences has experienced rapid growth in student population as well as research. The Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusive Engagement serves as a member of the college's leadership team. In collaboration with chairs/directors and the Dean, the Associate Dean advances the student success mission of the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences (RCHSS), overseeing its initiatives in the areas of recruitment, retention, student engagement and excellence, experiential learning, and graduation.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

In collaboration with the College leadership team and departments/schools oversees the development, planning, and implementation of all Student Success Initiatives
Collaborates on mapping to the R2 Roadmap - Undergraduate Experience
Promotes undergraduate research
Oversees the operation of the college Advising Center
Promotes career and professional development initiatives for students
Responds to academic integrity and student issues (complaints and appeals)
Manages student scholarships
Oversees the Teaching Enhancement Program, the Dean's Student Advisory Board, and the Lindy Radow Scholars Program and Scholars Liaison
Promotes the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic plan, outreach, and initiatives related to student success
Facilitates and reports on experiential learning as it relates to student engagement and success
Monitors and presents institutional reports and data on student success outcomes
Assists in donor outreach and philanthropic initiatives with a student success focus
Participates in professional activities on the local, state, and national levels
Actively participates in scholarly research and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
Collaborates on diversity planning, including identifying and creating new initiatives that build on the College's commitment to a welcoming, inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Collaborates with the AD of Faculty in sharing ideas and opportunities to advance DEI in undergraduate and graduate student programs, faculty excellence, facilities, and research
Develops and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives related to student engagement
Builds mentoring programs for historically underrepresented students
Collaborates on College level DEI development and fundraising activities
Serves on committees as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or terminal degree, or its foreign equivalent, and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in one of the College's academic schools or departments in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU
A demonstrated record of student success innovation and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Administrative and/or leadership experience in an academic setting (e.g., experience as a department chair, associate dean, and/or undergraduate or graduate program director or coordinator)
Experience teaching in a large and diverse college setting that includes general education
Experience fostering student success collaborations across departments, colleges, and/or institutions
Experience in implementing high impact practices and QEP.
Evidence of a track record of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as demonstrated by experience working with diverse populations and in promoting inclusive excellence in teaching and student learning and success
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Evidence of developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with student leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators across a university

Required Documents to Attach

CV
Cover letter outlining the requirements noted above
Unofficial Transcripts and/or international equivalency evaluations (Official Transcripts and Official International Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Vision statement for the position (Upload as Additional Documents)
Names and contact information for a minimum of three, but up to five professional references

Apply Before Date

For full consideration, please apply by January 31, 2023. This position is open until filled. The application date has been extended.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Kris DuRocher, kduroche@kennesaw.edu.

For more information or questions about a faculty job posting, please contact Academic Affairs at facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at 877-251-2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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