Position:            Dean – Science and Mathematics

Institution:         University of the Virgin Islands

The Dean is the academic and administrative officer of the Division of Science and Mathematics and reports directly to the Provost. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to: managing all personnel issues within the Division; recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the university; travel between both campuses; lead the Division’s effort towards accreditation; develop collaborative relationships with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; assist the Office of Access and Enrolment Services in recruitment; coordinate student advising procedures; assist in developing outreach programs; participate in university committees and other faculty activities; coordinate program review of school programs; responsibility for the professional development needs of the faculty and department;, create and enact a division curriculum review plan; establish vision and mission statements, goals and objective that create a master plan for the Division that furthers the University’s Strategic Plan 2006-2012; establish strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of the University; maintain a deep commitment to engagement with the community; enhance and sustain an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified students; develop and support new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; provide sound fiscal leadership; develop resources for faculty research initiatives and assist in faculty efforts to secure external funding.

The successful candidate will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).

Qualifications:

A Doctorate in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) field and record of accomplishment at a level which could lead to a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or full Professor; at least five (5) years of experience as a faculty member in a comprehensive university; demonstrated leadership and management skills including  a minimum of three (3) years as a Chair, Director or Administrator in an accredited program; experience in curricular development, strategic planning, assessment, program maintenance, budgeting and shared governance.  Successful experience with accreditation procedures and processes is preferred.

Applicants must include a letter of interest; vita; and names, addresses and telephone numbers of five references one of which must be the immediate supervisor and one person candidate supervised.  The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Submit applications electronically in MS Word format to Provost@uvi.edu and hrweb@uvi.edu. For more information about the University of the Virgin Islands, please visit our web site at www.uvi.edu.