Job posting: Assistant Dean, U. of Notre Dame

[Alyssa Gillespie]

Assistant Dean in the College of Arts and Letters
University of Notre Dame

The College of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame seeks  
applications for the position of Assistant Dean in the Office for  
Undergraduate Studies.  This person will report to the Associate Dean  
for Undergraduate Studies and join a dynamic team of dedicated  
Assistant Deans who advise undergraduate students regarding their  
academic programs.  Rank and salary for this 12-month, full-time  
special professional (regular, non-tenure track) faculty position  
commensurate with credentials and experience.

Responsibilities include: monitoring student progress toward the  
completion of college, university, and major requirements according to  
our academic guidelines; maintaining accurate records of advising  
sessions; advising and approving students applying for international  
studies programs; engaging in projects as requested by the Associate  
Dean; collaborating with faculty and departments concerning curriculum  
and instruction matters;  serving on College and University committees  
as requested; and supporting the stated mission of the University and  
the College.  Assistant Deans work collaboratively to assist in other  
duties such as overseeing the course registration process in the  
College, assessing transfer admissions to the college, providing  
academic orientation for admitted transfer students, and working with  
other offices and programs on campus to identify and meet student  
needs. Assistant Deans may occasionally also choose to teach classes  
in the College of Arts and Letters in addition to their regular  
duties, as negotiated with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate  
Studies and the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications: an advanced  
degree in the humanities, arts, or social sciences (Ph.D. strongly  
preferred; minimum M.A. or M.F.A.); minimum 3-5 years of experience as  
a college-level teacher or administrator with at least 1-3 years of  
formal academic advising experience at the college level; strong  
communication skills in both speaking and writing; and strong  
interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with  
students, faculty, and administrators.

  To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters  
of reference from previous supervisors (the latter to be sent  
separately). Additional letters or evaluations from previous advisees  
are welcome. Applications should be addressed to: Associate Dean JoAnn  
DellaNeva, College of Arts and Letters, 104 O’Shaughnessy Hall,  
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Review of applications  
will begin  September 30, 2010, with preference given to complete  
applications received by that date. This appointment will begin as  
soon as possible after hiring.

The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research  
university, founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an equal  
opportunity/affirmative action employer, with a strong commitment to  
fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and  
students. Women, minorities, and those attracted to a university with  
a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre  
Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http:// 
www.nd.edu.
  
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