Department Head of Liberal Arts

2 weeks ago


Flint, United States Kettering University Full time

Preferred Qualifications

● A PhD, experience, or research in any of the following disciplines or subdisciplines:

● Science Tech, and Society/Public Policy

● Aesthetics, Art, Design

● Psychology and Human Factors

● Interdisciplinary Humanities, including, but not limited to:

○ Digital Humanities

○ Medical Humanities

○ Environmental Humanities

● A commitment to creating and executing interdisciplinary programs.

● Demonstrated experience engaging with faculty, staff, and students across multiple disciplines.

● Demonstrated excellence in shared governance and administrative effectiveness in higher education.

● Experience with accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement in higher education.

● Background in developing or participating in experiential learning programs.

● Grant-writing experience.

Job Specific Required Qualifications

● An earned PhD in a liberal arts discipline.

● Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical practices and research trends in the liberal arts.

● Demonstrated excellence and recent accomplishments in teaching, research, and service at a level required for appointment as full professor with tenure in the Department of Liberal Arts.

● Willingness to explore how the liberal arts can contribute to Kettering's five academic focus areas of sustainability, artificial intelligence, advanced mobility, intelligent manufacturing, and new energy.

● Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

● Experience with program and curriculum development with a commitment to student-centered learning. An understanding of, and commitment to, the Kettering University Values:

a) RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students;

b) INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency, and ethics;

c) CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation;

d) COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners;

e) EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Posting Information

Posting Number SP00394 Posting Date 10/12/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications include:

* Cover letter, highlighting your interest and qualifications for the position* Curriculum vitae* Other document: Leadership philosophy: A 1-2 page statement detailing leadership experience and philosophy.* Contact information for four references, including at least one person to whom the candidate has reported* Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2023.

Job Duties

Job Duties

Percent of total time 25 Duties

* Support and lead efforts to advance Kettering University's commitment to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.* Work with the Dean of the College of Sciences and Liberal Arts, department faculty and staff, and other department heads to support and sustain the University's mission and vision.* Work with the Academic Success Center, other department heads, the Dean of CSLA, and the provost to respond to student issues.

Percent of total time 25 Duties

* Recruit, retain, and promote quality faculty and student-centered staff.* Create an environment that supports faculty research and scholarly activities.* Assess faculty and staff performance for promotion, tenure, and merit increases.

Percent of total time 10 Duties

* Teach courses within the liberal arts department.

Percent of total time 10 Duties

* Participate in various recruitment activities to grow enrollment.* Maintain strong external relations to enhance opportunities for research and support.* Work closely with the Cooperative & Experiential Education Department to help identify new employer partners and to continue building relationships with current employers.

Percent of total time 5 Duties

● Manage faculty teaching load levels and class schedules.

Percent of total time 10 Duties

* Maintain and manage the departmental budget.

Percent of total time 10 Duties

* Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as the College Advisory Cabinet, to continuously improve the liberal arts program and strategize areas of growth.* Maintain strong external relations to enhance opportunities for research and support.

Percent of total time 5 Duties

* Maintain a research agenda commensurate with the role of department head. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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