Job Opportunities
Dean, School of Business, Education and Social Sciences
(Posting Date: 02/08/12; Updated: 03/01/12; Updated 04/26/12)

Application materials will be accepted from August 15, 2012 through October 15, 2012. Potential start date for the position will be either January 1, 2013 or July 1, 2013. See below for additional application information.

Messiah College, a nationally recognized Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences located in south-central Pennsylvania near the state capital of Harrisburg, currently has an opening for the position of Dean, School of Business, Education and Social Sciences. The Dean provides leadership to six undergraduate departments and three graduate programs along with the Teacher Education Program, International Business Institute, and the Early Learning Center. See http://messiah.edu/schools/business-education-social-sciences. The School has 43 full-time faculty, 64 adjunct faculty and approximately 1,066 students within 27 undergraduate major programs and three graduate programs. The School also participates significantly in the College’s General Education program. Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Share the unique Christian mission and embracing identity of the College;
• Exhibit a creative and innovative vision towards both undergraduate and graduate education;
• Possess an earned doctorate from an accredited university and be qualified for a senior rank in an academic discipline represented by the School;
• Show evidence of successful teaching and administrative experience related to one or more academic disciplines represented by the School;
• Exhibit a collaborative leadership style and excellent communication skills with a proven high standard of personal integrity;
• Display respect for others, build trust and rapport across departments and act as a role model to faculty, staff and students;
• Illustrate a professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by administrative leadership, persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include retirement, life, health and dental insurance, and college tuition assistance for dependents.

Nominations and applications should be submitted from August 15, 2012 through October 15, 2012. Review of candidates will commence during this period.

Applicants should provide a letter summarizing their interest in the College and their qualifications for the Dean position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, brief statements of philosophy of Christian higher education, approach to administration/leadership and a statement of faith along with at least three letters of reference. All materials should be submitted electronically to: humanres@messiah.edu. Please address nominations to:

                 Dr. Randall G. Basinger, Provost
                 Messiah College
                 One College Avenue, Box 3016
                 Grantham PA 17027
                 717-796-5375

Candidates must be strongly committed to the educational mission of the College to educate students toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation.

Job Description

Position Title: Dean of the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences

Department: School of Business, Education and Social Sciences

Reports To: Provost

Supervises: 1 Administrative Assistant, 6 Undergraduate Program Department Chairs, 3 Graduate Program Department Chairs, 3 Program Directors

Position Summary: The Dean provides academic and administrative leadership to the School of Business, Education and Social Sciences.  Responsible for establishing a shared vision and determining and achieving the supporting goals and initiatives for the School.  Represents the School to internal and external audiences.

Education Required: Earned Doctorate

Experience Required: Senior rank in an academic discipline represented by the School; at least 5 years of administrative experience in higher education; experience developing high-impact undergraduate and/or graduate programs

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:

• Thorough understanding of Christian higher education and strong commitment to the educational mission of the College
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak compellingly about the School’s strengths and aspirations
• Excellent organizational and program design skills, including the ability to develop and attain strategic project priorities for the School
• Strong budget development and management skills
• High standard of personal integrity
• Ability to demonstrate respect for others, build trust and rapport across departments, and act as a role-model to faculty, staff and students
• Professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by administrative leadership, persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources, and/or accountability for diversity
• Ability to build and sustain internal and external strategic partnerships
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ethics, and continued learning

Special Working Conditions: Evenings and weekends as required by programming.  Some travel.

Primary Duties

1. Facilitate a shared vision among faculty and nurture the identity for the School as it relates to the College mission and objectives. Establish and implement a succinct strategic plan to advance that vision.

2. Oversee the development and implementation of creative and innovative curriculum and programming that is responsive to student and societal needs and interests.

3. Build an organizational culture of civility and collegial teamwork and foster an organizational and educational climate that advances the School in a diverse and global context.

4. Create an environment of academic vigor that motivates students, staff and faculty to excel.

5. Provide fiscal leadership by working with department chairs to plan for program growth and development within institutional parameters of stewardship. Prepare and monitor annual School budget.

6. Strengthen instructional programs through the recruitment and retention of a diverse and talented faculty and staff.

7. Seek out and develop opportunities for faculty professional development (e.g. conferences, sabbatical leave, and internal grants). Ensure faculty preparedness through dissemination of goals, priorities and relevant information. 8. Develop and oversee the implementation of assessment plans for each department in the School. Provide guidance to Department Chairs and review their performance on a regular basis.

8. Assess faculty performance by writing evaluative letters for term tenure and applications for promotions, sabbaticals, and Scholarship Chairs. Conduct Early Reviews with faculty members during their fifth semester. Approve annual development goals for faculty.

9. Advocate for the School and effectively represent faculty perspectives on academic and institutional issues.

10. Work with Development to identify potential sources of funding for School initiatives.

11. Establish and maintain effective strategic and sustaining partnerships both within and external to the College.

12. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

1. Oversee facilities issues related to educational programming in the School.

2. Manage the process for students’ academic grievances, petitions, etc.

3. Assist department chairs with accreditation review and program evaluation (if applicable).

4. Other duties as assigned.

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Messiah College, a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnic/national origin, disability, race, gender or veteran status in its education programs, admissions or employment policies. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.