Associate Dean of Academic Affairs/Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Practice
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We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from underrepresented groups, and individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. All applications will be held in strict confidence; we will seek references only from finalists. We are pleased to speak with interested applicants ahead of submitting materials.
About the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University
The successful candidate will join our “Faculty of One”: a highly collegial environment that values interdisciplinary collaboration among our school's teaching and research-oriented faculty as well as our part-time faculty with professional backgrounds.
Located at the center of picturesque Syracuse University, the School of Information Studies prides itself on being a thought leader in both scholarship and instruction. Our faculty have recognized strengths in information retrieval, information management, library programs and services, natural language processing, computational social science, online communities and civic participation, new forms of organization and collaboration, information and communications policy, smart energy systems, digital literacy, information privacy and security, globalization, data science, machine learning, entrepreneurship, social media, social computing as well as many other areas.
The School of Information Studies has nine degree programs and five advanced study certificate programs, with an enrollment of 38 doctoral students, 1051 masters students, and 525 undergraduate majors, led by 41 full-time faculty and more than 90 part-time faculty. Our Library and Information Science Master’s Program is ranked #6 by U.S. News and World Report.
School of Information Studies faculty members are highly engaged the pursuit of external research support. The School hosts seven research centers and laboratories and is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Research and in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (IA/CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job # | 077627 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Associate Dean of Academic Affairs/Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Practice |
| Location | Syracuse, NY |
| Pay Range | $76,000 - $185,000 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Hours | |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Rank | Open Rank |
| Campus | Syracuse, NY |
| Unionized Position Code | Not Applicable |
| Job Description | Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Associate Professor, Full Professor, or Professor of Practice. This position plays a significant role on the iSchool leadership team, working with the Dean, Associate Dean of Research, Associate Dean of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and senior staff to provide academic leadership for the iSchool. The compensation range is as follows:
The next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs must have the integrity, perseverance, and vision required to assist the Dean and the leadership team to address the vital issues facing the iSchool while continuing to support the unique strengths and culture that create an exceptional learning environment. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs should be an active and visible leader, who will oversee the school’s academic programs while promoting high expectations and accountability across the iSchool. |
| Qualifications | The iSchool is seeking a dynamic leader who brings passion and an understanding of the disciplines and activities that will fuel the iSchool’s success and visibility in a large, complex academic environment. Candidates must have earned a terminal degree in an academic discipline that fits within the iSchool and a record of distinction in research or industry and creative activity, teaching, and service that merits a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, Full Professor, or Professor of Practice. Candidates should have exceptionally strong and timely communication skills, analytical and leadership skills, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Ideal candidates will also have experience providing strategic leadership for academic programs, establishing and maintaining robust academic procedures and processes, and overseeing academic programs. |
| Job Specific Qualifications | Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest and ability in teaching in our Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs. |
| Responsibilities | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Associate Professor, Full Professor or Professor of Practice is responsible for leading and collaborating with faculty leadership in developing, articulating, and carrying out the academic vision for the iSchool and each of the iSchool’s undergraduate and graduate programs. This includes oversight of curriculum, accreditation, and assessment of academic programs (e.g., ALA, Middle States Commission on Higher Education) and internal program reviews. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Associate Professor, Full Professor or Professor of Practice is responsible for addressing students’ needs such as grade appeals and other pertinent issues while also overseeing summer and online course offerings. Additionally, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Associate Professor, Full Professor or Professor of Practice collaborates with the Dean on part-time faculty searches and hires; academic policies and procedures; and other special projects. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Associate Professor, Full Professor or Professor of Practice also serves as a liaison with other academic deans across campus and represents the College on the University-wide Senior Associate Deans Council. |
| Physical Requirements | “Not Applicable” |
| Tools/Equipment | “Not Applicable” |
| Application Instructions | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, diversity statement, teaching philosophy/statement, research statement, materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness, and contact information of three professional references. |
| About Syracuse University | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. |
| About the Syracuse area | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. |
| EEO Statement | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. |
| Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. |
| Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community | Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. |
| Quick Link | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104035 |
| Job Posting Date | 03/22/2024 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Priority Consideration | |
| Job Category | Faculty |
| Message to Applicants | We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from underrepresented groups, and individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. All applications will be held in strict confidence; we will seek references only from finalists. We are pleased to speak with interested applicants ahead of submitting materials. About the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University The successful candidate will join our “Faculty of One”: a highly collegial environment that values interdisciplinary collaboration among our school’s teaching and research-oriented faculty as well as our part-time faculty with professional backgrounds. Located at the center of picturesque Syracuse University, the School of Information Studies prides itself on being a thought leader in both scholarship and instruction. Our faculty have recognized strengths in information retrieval, information management, library programs and services, natural language processing, computational social science, online communities and civic participation, new forms of organization and collaboration, information and communications policy, smart energy systems, digital literacy, information privacy and security, globalization, data science, machine learning, entrepreneurship, social media, social computing as well as many other areas. The School of Information Studies has nine degree programs and five advanced study certificate programs, with an enrollment of 38 doctoral students, 1051 masters students, and 525 undergraduate majors, led by 41 full-time faculty and more than 90 part-time faculty. Our Library and Information Science Master’s Program is ranked #6 by U.S. News and World Report. School of Information Studies faculty members are highly engaged the pursuit of external research support. The School hosts seven research centers and laboratories and is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Research and in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (IA/CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Diversity Statement
- Reference List
- Teaching evaluations
- Research Statement
- Other Document
Supplemental Questions
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