Dean School of Arts and Sciences
Job in
Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for:
Concordia University Irvine
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic, Faculty
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Management
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
School Mission
The School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS) fosters the virtues of curiosity, courage, and humility in our students, thereby preparing them for their vocations in service to others. This is accomplished within the Lutheran liberal arts tradition by engaging with many enduring questions while relying upon the truth found in Jesus Christ.
Role
The Dean of the SOAS represents the school within the University, the community, and external partnerships. The Dean is responsible for leading the school's academic and co-curricular programs in achieving excellence in accordance with the philosophy and values of Lutheran Christian higher education. The Dean leads the faculty to establish degree and program requirements and to administer the curriculum of the school.
The Dean is responsible for securing and managing fiscal resources and for recruiting, developing, and retaining faculty and staff who support and advance the school's mission and the University's strategic plan and mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:
Administration
Lead the development and implementation of the school's mission and strategic plan and ensure that each is congruent with the University's mission and strategic plan.Facilitate an environment that stimulates the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and professional development of the school's faculty and the University's students.Supervise the administration of all programs within the school.Appoint the Assistant Dean(s) and Department Chairs annually as needed to effectively and efficiently operate the school's programs.Ensure that school and departmental meetings occur regularly to conduct school business.Empower, encourage, and supervise the faculty and staff, overseeing the evaluation of their performance annually based on the goals of the Individualized Development Plan and position descriptions.Ensure the accuracy, clarity, and usefulness of school information included in the academic catalog, web pages, and other print and digital material.Facilitate and manage relationships with external partnerships and experts, particularly for securing input on SOAS programs, internships, collaborations, donations, and service opportunities.Work with Admissions, Marketing, and any external partners to set, recruit for, and reach enrollment goals in innovative and effective ways.Work with Department Chairs, Academic Advising, and the Registrar to implement and alter course offerings, schedules, and facilities assignments.Work with the bookstore and SOAS faculty to ensure that books are ordered for courses each term.Provide oversight and support to SOAS faculty and staff for (re-)accreditation work (e.g., with NASM and ABET), including budgetary allocations and University support for any site visits and self-study reports.Sign official forms as needed for conducting University business.Prepare all regular reports about the school for the Board of Regents.Represent the SOAS at University events including, but not limited to, opening academic convocations, commencement ceremonies, fundraising, and recruitment events.Curriculum
Supervise and administer all programs of study offered by the school in compliance with relevant learning outcomes, regulatory bodies, and the missions of the school and University.Monitor academic program modality, marketability, and cost effectiveness, revising or decommissioning programs as needed through proper processes.Work with the Provost and other offices on developing, approving, and implementing new academic programs.Work with the Office of Innovative Instruction and eLearning on (re) developing online courses.Coordinate with the Deans of other schools as necessary on any shared curricula or faculty.Instruction
Monitor teaching loads and make appropriate adjustments that foster academic excellence for students, build on the expertise of faculty , and maximize returns on financial investments.Maintain instructional standards and monitor faculty instructional activities, including adjuncts.Monitor student evaluation of…
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