Associate Dean, Academic and Student
Affairs
University of Colorado Denver
College
of Arts & Media
The College of Arts & Media at the University of Colorado Denver http://cam.cudenver.edu is seeking
nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean for
Academic and Student Affairs. UC Denver is the premier research
university in Colorado, serving more than 27,000 undergraduate,
graduate, and health professions students on our Denver and Aurora
campuses, as well as on-line, and awarding more than 3,400 degrees each
year. The downtown campus is located in one of America’s most
vibrant urban centers, just steps from the Denver Center for the
Performing Arts, the Lower Downtown (LoDo) District, and the state
capitol. The College of Arts & Media is unique in its focus
on the intersection of arts, technology, and the culture industry.
The Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs is a principal
deputy to the Dean of the College of Arts & Media and serves on a
continuing 12 month appointment. Working with other members of
the Dean’s cabinet, including the Associate Dean for Programs and
Facilities, the Director of Budgets, department chairpersons, and
appropriate faculty groups, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
supports the College in overseeing all matters relating to curriculum
and program development; strategic planning; faculty mentoring,
advising, and support; recruitment and retention; international
programs; diversity affairs; internship coordination; interdisciplinary
relationships; and co-curricular events. The Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs serves as liaison to university committees and
programs that enhance educational collaborations; chairs the CAM
Academic Policies Committee; serves as the facilitator of CAM arts
education initiatives; facilitates new academic and program initiatives
at both undergraduate and graduate levels; supervises support staff;
and, serves as student/parent liaison.
Qualifications: At least five years working in a university setting,
demonstrated administrative leadership, excellent collaboration,
management, and communication skills. (S)he will have a terminal degree
in a field within the College and meet the criteria for appointment as
a tenured Full or Associate Professor in one of the College’s
departments. (S)he will appreciate the unique role and mission of the
College of Arts & Media, the nature of urban research universities
like the University of Colorado Denver, and possess the ability to work
collaboratively with central administration and with colleagues in
other colleges, schools, centers, and institutes. The Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs will be highly organized and have strong
interpersonal skills.
The University offers a competitive salary and benefits package,
including paid leave and relocation allowance. Anticipated start
date: late summer, early fall, 2008.
UC Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for
our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist us in
achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for
prospective employees.
To apply, please visit JobsatCU.com
and attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements, a
current Curriculum Vita or résumé, and the names and
contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified; the
review of applications will begin on April 30, 2008.
For additional information, contact Clark.Strickland@cudenver.edu.
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in
education and employment.