Wayne State University
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
Along with the SIS faculty and the Dean of the School of Information Sciences and University Libraries, the Associate Dean will lead the School as it builds on existing strengths and creates an exciting, sustainable vision for the School's degree programs. The Associate Dean will build strong working relationships with campus departments, facilitate new collaborations, expand joint programs with other colleges, and develop entrepreneurial ideas that support services that benefit both units and the University.
The Associate Dean is on the Dean’s Leadership Council, allowing them to influence library leadership and develop partnerships supporting student learning and faculty research. The Associate Dean oversees the management of the School of Information Sciences. This includes the day-to-day operation of the school, management of the school’s budget, oversight of enrollment management functions, administration of academic programming, and enhancement of the school’s resources through enrollment growth, fundraising, and grant seeking. The Associate Dean is a highly visible and collaborative leader who will identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with students, alumni, internal university connectors, and external partners in Michigan to amplify and elevate the presence of SIS. Leveraging best practices, landscape trends in the field, and a data-informed mindset, the Associate Dean will leverage reporting and assessment metrics to evaluate and guide program delivery and offerings. The Associate Dean will be responsible for organizational development, and faculty recruitment and development, including the advancement of inclusive excellence. The Associate Dean will serve as a resource for faculty in developing strategies for increasing effectiveness and resolving problems. The Associate Dean will provide leadership in outreach efforts, foster excellence in teaching and research, including the innovative use of technology and interdisciplinary collaborations. The Associate Dean is responsible for maintaining a culture of transparent decision-making and shared governance. The Associate Dean is responsible for leading all planning and accreditation efforts and teaches one class per year in either fall or winter semesters. The successful candidate will be an accomplished and recognized leader in Information Sciences or related fields and bring creativity and vision to build on the School’s strengths. The Associate Dean should possess an earned doctorate in LIS/IS or a related field and a demonstrated record of achievement necessary for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure.
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