Dean of the Graduate School (Tenured)
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Posting Details
Job Title | Dean of the Graduate School (Tenured) |
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Department | GRADUATE SCHOOL |
Position Number | FP138A |
Job Description | Old Dominion University invites applications from qualified academic leaders for the position of Dean of the Graduate School. With the merger of Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School completed, the Dean of the Graduate School is a unique opportunity for a proven leader with a passion for innovation to be part of the academic leadership team to help create this future. The Dean of the Graduate School is responsible for:
The new leader will play a significant role in advancing the Graduate School’s mission of supporting graduate programs, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows by coordinating and optimizing available resources and advocating for new resources; ensuring policies and practices are developed and applied; and advocating for graduate education. The Dean will be a visionary and transformative leader who will drive the strategic direction within graduate education through collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators. The Dean will ensure that the goals of the Graduate School align with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, research, interprofessional education, and external community connections all while fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, and students. They will be energized by bringing teams and people together in a transparent, honest, and compassionate way. |
Position Type | FullTime |
Type of Recruitment | General Public |
Type of Recruitment | General Public |
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications | An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines represented in the University. |
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Conditions of Employment | |
Location | Norfolk, VA |
Job Open Date | 11/26/2024 |
Application Review Date | 02/09/2025 |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Application Instructions | Application materials should be submitted to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22197. Applications materials must include:
Review of applications will begin on February 09, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled. |
Telework Friendly | No |
Equity Statement | It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
Reasonable Accommodation Request | If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141. |
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision | The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. |
About the College | The Graduate School was formed in 2016 and currently consists of nine faculty positions, three classified lines, and three graduate assistants. The Graduate School is responsible for coordination of graduate education administration; oversight of the Graduate Administrators’ Council; approval of new courses, programs and certificates; oversight of the continuance process for students; training for graduate program directors and graduate teaching assistants; facilitation of various graduate related events; assisting with the resolution of student issues; and oversight of graduate admissions. The Graduate School also includes the Office of International Collaborations and the English Language Center, partnering with international organizations across the globe. |
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Applicant Documents
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