Description

The School of Social Work (School) at The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Student & Academic Affairs. This pivotal role requires a deep commitment to academic excellence and student success, the strategic vision to advance the School’s mission and priorities, and strong leadership skills to manage a large student-centered team. The Associate Dean is part of the Dean’s Senior Leadership Team.

Strategic Vision and Leadership:

• Develop and refine the School’s academic and student success priorities.
• Provide leadership in achieving the School’s mission and educational strategic goals.

Budget Oversight:

• Manage and oversee a significant budget to support academic and student services initiatives.

Operational Management:

• Oversee daily operations of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Support the leadership in the offices of Practicum Education, Academic Advising, and Student Affairs.

Team Supervision:

• Provide supervision to the leaders of undergraduate and graduate programs, Academic Affairs, Practicum Education, Academic Advising, and Student Affairs.

Accreditation, Assessment, and Compliance:

• Lead reaffirmation requirements and processes from the Council on Social Work Education, University, and SACSCOC.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
• Manage report preparation.
• Oversee the design and implementation of assessment indices to ensure student learning and accreditation requirements.

Course and Faculty Management:

• Oversee the academic course schedule and faculty teaching assignments.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to support instructional development for faculty.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to inform annual faculty evaluations with respect to teaching and mentoring students.

Collaborative Leadership:

• Work collaboratively with University and School administrators to promote the School’s vision, mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Develop academic programs that align with workforce needs and leverage the School’s expertise.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures to strengthen the School’s strategic direction and educational standards.
• Ensure relevant standardization across academic programs.

Student Success:

• Demonstrate accountability for student success including curriculum delivery, student persistence, graduation rates, and satisfaction.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and academic policies.
• Champion a culture of student engagement initiatives that promote belonging and professional development across all students (in-person and virtual) populations.

Mentorship and Resource Management:

• Serve as a resource, mentor, and policy interpreter for faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with the Academic and Student Affairs team to foster an exceptional student experience.

Committee Participation:

• Serve on University and School committees.
• Appoint and oversee committees or task forces addressing academic affairs issues.

Curriculum Oversight:

• Maintain content for the University Catalog.
• Provide leadership on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.

Faculty and Student Initiatives:

• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to support initiatives enhancing faculty, staff, and student success.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the student experience and support timely program completion.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Social Work (or closely aligned field) or DSW.
• MSW with a minimum of 2 years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Demonstrated 3 years of leadership experience in an academic setting, preferably in a CSWE accredited social work program.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and oversee operational functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to belonging and engagement, and a supportive work environment.
• Appointment at Associate/Full Professor with tenure or Associate/Full Professor of Practice (non-tenure track)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of CSWE and SACSCOC accreditation processes and standards.
• Demonstrated 5 years of leadership experience in an academic setting, preferably in a CSWE accredited social work program.