Associate Dean for Inclusive Communities

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Full-time Education

Posted on May 3, 2024

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Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems

As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.

Chief Purpose of this position: The College of Humanities and Sciences invites applications to serve as Associate Dean for Inclusive Communities. This position requires 50% effort allocation. This position provides an opportunity to lead the College in developing and executing plans for the future of the College, with particular attention to efforts in engaged and inclusive pedagogy, relevant scholarship and research, and community engagement. The position reports to the dean.

Position Responsibilities: The Associate Dean for Inclusive Communities will have significant responsibility for initiatives related to inclusive practices for the College: develop programming to support these efforts; interact with IDEC (Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee) and department-level committees; initiate appropriate and lead special projects in the College. The position requires working closely with other associate deans, the dean, and as well as the Division of Inclusive Excellence. Additionally, the CHS Dean's office meets weekly and, in turn, monthly with the chair/directors of the academic units.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a tenured faculty appointment in the College of Humanities and Sciences. Successful candidates will have experience organizing and leading groups, planning and executing projects, working toward greater inclusion, and strong interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to work collaboratively and collegially in a variety of contexts. They will also have teaching and/or research experience that align with the goals of this position–to foster inclusive communities within the College of Humanities and Sciences and our broader RVA community–and with a key goal of Quest 2028, Diversity Driving Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

To be considered for this role, please upload a letter of application, a CV, a diversity statement, and a list of three references via our Cornerstone platform at XXX. The letter should describe how your training and experience has prepared you for this position. The diversity statement should describe your contributions to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in your career.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Closing date will be June 1, 2024.

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100%
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 9
Department: Office of the Dean

Salary:

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Michelle Wilde
Contact Email: jmwilde@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 8-1674

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