Academic Affairs - Assistant Dean Of Faculty
Colby College (Southern/Portland, Maine)

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Colby College invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Dean of Faculty. This position reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty and will provide assistance to the Vice President and Dean, and the Associate Dean, on a wide range of academic administrative functions. The Assistant Dean will have significant interaction with faculty, staff, department chairs and program directors, and other administrators supporting the academic program.

The Assistant Dean conducts research and analysis, and prepares reports on curriculum, staffing, facilities, and information technology issues. The Assistant Dean manages searches for faculty and other academic positions; manages faculty contracts and employment records; oversees academic secretaries; and conducts research and prepares reports in support of academic recruiting and retention. The Assistant Dean manages the course evaluation process, academic department and program reviews, faculty orientation, annual reports, and academic documents, records, and archives. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the allocation of academic space, in the management of student research programs, and in the coordination of academic ceremonies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (advanced degree desirable) and management, research, and technical experience directly relevant to the functions described above. Demonstrated experience and expertise in management of computer databases and records, and documents and archives. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and a strong orientation toward providing high-level service and support to faculty, administrative and staff colleagues, and to students. Prior relevant experience in a liberal arts college or comparable setting highly desirable.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and c.v., and names, titles, and contact information for three references to: Search Committee—Assistant Dean of Faculty, Colby College, Human Resources, 5500 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. To apply electronically, send to hr@colby.edu.

Review of applications will begin May 2, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Colby College is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college located 3 hours north of Boston close to the central Maine lakes region and about 1 hour from the Maine coast. Further information is available at http://www.colby.edu.

 Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.