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Posted: 24-Aug-24
Location: La Grande, Oregon
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3094
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Math, and Health Sciences (STMHS). The position of dean is a full- time, 12-month, position and reports directly to the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The Dean of the College of STMHS bears responsibility for all aspects of college operations. This includes strategic planning for the college as aligned with the mission, vision, goals, and core theme objectives of the university; staffing plans on an annual basis; scheduling for on-campus and alternative delivery models; managing and approving faculty load; overseeing budget preparation and management through college operations; handling informal and formal student complaints; and making decisions on the hiring of faculty and staff as well as making recommendations on the retention, promotion and tenure of faculty.
The Dean of the College of STMHS supervises and evaluates department chairs, teaching faculty, and the College Operations Manager within the college.
The Dean of the College of STMHS works closely with the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Dean of the College of Business, the Dean of the College of Education, the Dean of the Library and the Provost to support the academic enterprise of the University and to address the needs of the surrounding communities. In the central focus of student success, all components of the Division of Academic Affairs work closely with the Division of Student Affairs to provide holistic support to all students, whether on campus or online.
Eastern Oregon University - Oregon?s Rural University!
In early 2018, Eastern Oregon University was officially designated as Oregon?s Rural University! Eastern Oregon University has been serving rural Oregon since its founding as a teacher?s college in 1929 and continues to be the regional residential and online institution focal point for citizens of all ages in establishing and enabling higher education in the rural communities throughout the Pacific NW. Achieving this official designation also marks progress toward accomplishing the goals laid out in the EOU?s Ascent strategic plan, including the aim to be recognized as a leader in promoting prosperity and resilience in rural communities.
EOU combines a strong emphasis on access and quality and offers excellent educational opportunities for residents of rural communities dispersed over the large geographical region of Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, Idaho, and beyond. With a student body of nearly 3,000 students, about 1,400 students attend classes at the main campus in La Grande.
EOU was an early adopter of distance and online education and has been highly successful in delivering higher education to the many rural communities throughout the region, state, and country. Over half of all students matriculate beyond the boundaries of campus through its distance and online education courses. For students enrolled on-campus, EOU provides a learning environment that takes full advantage of updated classrooms and modern facilities including major capital projects, restoration of historic north campus, and new athletic field, track and indoor field house. EOU?s passionate, caring, and distinguished faculty take pride in the close interaction and mentoring of students.
Professional Qualifications and Competencies
EOU is seeking a Dean of the College of STMHS with a breadth of knowledge, experience, and competence as an academic administrator. The Dean will have ambitious goals for growth that align with EOU?s Ascent strategic plan that extends to the University?s 100th anniversary in 2029. Strong communication, team building, collaborative decision-making, and strategic implementation skills that foster superior instruction, productivity, learning environment, and work quality are all vital.
The Dean of the College of STMHS bears responsibility for all aspects of college operations. This includes strategic planning for the college as aligned with the mission, vision, goals, and core theme objectives of the university; staffing plans on an annual basis; scheduling for on-campus and alternative delivery models; managing and approving faculty load; overseeing budget preparation and management through college operations; handling informal and formal student complaints; and making decisions on the hiring of faculty and staff as well as making recommendations on the retention, promotion and tenure of faculty.
The Dean of the College of STMHS supervises and evaluates department chairs, teaching faculty, and the College Operations Manager within the college.
The Dean of the College of STMHS works closely with the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Dean of the College of Business, the Dean of the College of Education, the Dean of the Library and the Provost to support the academic enterprise of the University and to address the needs of the surrounding communities. In the central focus of student success, all components of the Division of Academic Affairs work closely with the Division of Student Affairs to provide holistic support to all students, whether on campus or online.
Eastern Oregon University - Oregon?s Rural University!
In early 2018, Eastern Oregon University was officially designated as Oregon?s Rural University! Eastern Oregon University has been serving rural Oregon since its founding as a teacher?s college in 1929 and continues to be the regional residential and online institution focal point for citizens of all ages in establishing and enabling higher education in the rural communities throughout the Pacific NW. Achieving this official designation also marks progress toward accomplishing the goals laid out in the EOU?s Ascent strategic plan, including the aim to be recognized as a leader in promoting prosperity and resilience in rural communities.
EOU combines a strong emphasis on access and quality and offers excellent educational opportunities for residents of rural communities dispersed over the large geographical region of Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington, Idaho, and beyond. With a student body of nearly 3,000 students, about 1,400 students attend classes at the main campus in La Grande.
EOU was an early adopter of distance and online education and has been highly successful in delivering higher education to the many rural communities throughout the region, state, and country. Over half of all students matriculate beyond the boundaries of campus through its distance and online education courses. For students enrolled on-campus, EOU provides a learning environment that takes full advantage of updated classrooms and modern facilities including major capital projects, restoration of historic north campus, and new athletic field, track and indoor field house. EOU?s passionate, caring, and distinguished faculty take pride in the close interaction and mentoring of students.
Professional Qualifications and Competencies
EOU is seeking a Dean of the College of STMHS with a breadth of knowledge, experience, and competence as an academic administrator. The Dean will have ambitious goals for growth that align with EOU?s Ascent strategic plan that extends to the University?s 100th anniversary in 2029. Strong communication, team building, collaborative decision-making, and strategic implementation skills that foster superior instruction, productivity, learning environment, and work quality are all vital.
The position requires an action-oriented, proactive problem-solver that thrives on achieving tangible results. Collaborative decision-making expertise, facilitative leadership, and conscientious follow-through with people are vital skills of the Dean necessary for the fulfillment of the College of STMHS mission and purpose.
The professional character of the Dean must encompass integrity, mutual respect, broad inclusiveness, understanding of the fundamental values of diversity, and passion for serving the higher education needs of EOU?s current and future student body.
The core competencies required for this position are the following:
The professional character of the Dean must encompass integrity, mutual respect, broad inclusiveness, understanding of the fundamental values of diversity, and passion for serving the higher education needs of EOU?s current and future student body.
The core competencies required for this position are the following:
- Strategic Decision Making - Formulates effective and progressive strategies for the college aligned with University mission and values; determines objectives and priorities and acts as a catalyst for college innovation and growth. Balances the achievement of day-to-day results with the accomplishment of key initiatives.
- Management of Data and Decisions - Encourages and expects evidence-based decisions that are aligned with strategic priorities. Gathers and uses complex data to solve problems and make sound decisions. Measures performance through the use of key financial and non-financial indicators. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the college?s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Communication - Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and ensures message understanding and retention; actively listens and incorporates input from others. Engages effectively with external audiences by tailoring message, style, and content.
- Professional Knowledge and Skills - Displays expertise within discipline resulting in academic credibility and sound intellectual leadership. Effectively identifies, attracts, and hires faculty and staff. Engages with internal and external stakeholders and experts to familiarize oneself and act on issues important to the college.
- Maximizing the Potential of People, Organizations, and Processes - Uses knowledge of systems, situations, pressures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential obstacles and opportunities; perceives impact(s) and implication(s) of decisions on other components of the organization. Assembles and promotes the engagement, development, and equitable treatment of a diverse faculty talent pool. Fosters a climate in which faculty and staff are encouraged to continuously develop and learn.
- Management of Results - Achieves outstanding results by establishing clear priorities, aligning efforts across functions, addressing barriers, taking action, and holding self and all responsible parties accountable for results. Anticipates and then addresses the impact of large-scale changes on morale and productivity.
- Earning Trust and Inspiring Others - Models high ethical standards and integrity. Cultivates an active network of relationships inside and outside functional area; fosters collaboration and teamwork by being respectful, inclusive, and supportive. Honors and manages commitments to and between others. Projects a credible, positive image in public.
- Management of Self - Uses one?s own knowledge and skills to the greatest effect. Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition; demonstrates flexibility and comfort with ambiguity. Committed to continuous learning.
The Dean of the College of STMHS must be a leader in the University community and beyond with a commitment and passion for higher education in a rural setting and possess demonstrated experience, knowledge, vision, and interpersonal skills to lead a complex institution of higher education. The Dean must be able to lead the College in new and strategic directions that enable continuing fulfillment of the University?s mission and goals.
About Eastern Oregon University
Set in an historic small town, nestled at the base of the Blue Mountains and surrounded by fertile farmlands and breathtaking mountain wilderness, Eastern Oregon University is a great place to work. Eastern Oregon University is committed to students with roots in the inter-mountain rural East. A small intimate academic community, Eastern Oregon was ranked number two in the nation by Consumers Digest magazine as "Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities". With only two thousand students on campus, small intimate classes, and 350 faculty and staff who are passionate about undergraduate and graduate education and serving our rural region, EOU is a very special place.The University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs, including: 23 bachelor's degrees and partnership programs offering two bachelor's degrees in nursing and five bachelor's degrees in agriculture; more than 40 different minors; multiple pre-professional programs; and three master's degrees in business, teaching and science in education. Moreover, EOU is recognized as a national leader in distance education, offering extended opportunities for over two thousa...nd additional students at 13 centers throughout the state and beyond.Working in an environment where ideas are important, where critical thinking and collaboration are valued, can be exciting, rewarding and challenging. At EOU, you'll work with bright, diverse, and dedicated people, all of whom share a deeply personal commitment to advance and sustain a very special learning environment.
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