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Classification Title    
Working Title    Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology (AA23170)
Hire Types       Administrator
Division         Academic Affairs
Department       Science, Engineering & Tech., College of
Unit     Science, Engineering & Tech., College of
Location         Mankato
FLSA     Exempt
Full/Part Time   Full Time
FTE      1.0
Employment Condition     At Will
Work Shift      
Work Schedule/Hours/Days        
Posting Details 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 21, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

POSITION: At Will (Range 12)*
Salary Minimum  
Salary Maximum  
Salary Type      Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan     220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan

Job Description 
The Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology will provide innovative, equity-minded leadership to fulfil the vision of the college to cultivate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leaders who advance sustainable solutions to global challenges, and to drive transformative change through fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College and reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean provides vision and leadership for the College, overseeing academic program quality, faculty development and achievement, department chair leadership, student learning and success, and administration of budgets, facilities, and resources. Additionally, the Dean is responsible for administration of off-campus programs, collective bargaining agreement implementation, policies and procedures, accreditations, external collaborations and partnerships, external grants and contracts, and development and fundraising for the College, in alignment with the division of Academic Affairs’, University’s, and System’s strategic directions and goals. The Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology serves on the University’s Council of Deans and President’s Expanded Cabinet.

Required Qualifications 
    Earned PhD, or other terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College.
    Combination of higher education administration experience (with increasing levels of responsibility, at the level of department chair or higher), and faculty experience (commensurate with tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor or professor in any discipline) with a track record of successful experience and accomplishments in teaching excellence and innovation, and research/scholarly/creative endeavors.
    Demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing racial/social justice and equity in curriculum, communities, and engagements.
    Demonstrated ability to promote student learning, engagement, and success, both undergraduate and graduate level.
    Demonstrated commitment to leading and supporting academic program quality, including experience with program accreditation, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
    Knowledge of current standards and best practices in academic program design and development, policy development, curriculum implementation, and program review or accreditation (i.e., ABET and other accreditation processes), for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificate/certification programs, and professional development.
    Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and to develop public and private partnerships, with a variety of external stakeholders and constituencies, to achieve goals.
    Demonstrated ability to articulate, implement, and operationalize a vision for a College seeking solutions for regional issues with global connections, transforming teaching and learning through in and out of class learning, exploration, and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications        
    Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
    Successful completion of a system or national higher education leadership development program, such as those offered by the Minnesota State system, American Association for State Colleges & Universities (AASCU), American Council on Education (ACE), Berkeley Executive Leadership Program, HERS Institutes, or Harvard Institutes for Higher Education, among others.
    Professional Licensure/Certification: As appropriate to the position holder’s discipline.
    Demonstrated experience with current and emerging student populations and pedagogical trends in the sciences, engineering, and technology disciplines.
    Record of identifying and securing federal, foundation, and other sources of funding to support initiatives in fostering and advancing racial/social justice and equity in curriculum, communities, and engagements.
    Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a collective bargaining, shared governance environment.
    Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and budgets (i.e., instructional, research, technology, facility, personnel, financial, etc.) and implement those strategies to high impact programming and services.
    Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships within the University, including faculty, department chairs, deans, staff, and students within the College, and other internal stakeholders across the divisions.
    Demonstrated commitment to leading and supporting academic program quality and excellence, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
    Experience working in a public higher education university and state system
Other Requirements      
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Frequent evening and weekend work. Overnight travel required, as needed to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Ability to travel regionally, nationally, and internationally, to meet with a wide variety of stakeholders, partners, and other constituencies, to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

    Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee’s permanent/principal work location. Up to 20% of the time.


This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a University closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at:https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.
About

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
· Enhancing access and student success.
· Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html
Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 14,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

    Cover Letter (The cover letter must contain a section responding to each of the topics found in the Opportunities and Challenges section (Strategic Visioning, Faculty Hiring & Development, Providing Leadership Beyond the Campus, Valuing Diversity) and a section responding to the required qualifications and preferred qualifications. Prospectus found here: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/career-opportunities/faculty-and-administration/prospectus-for-dean-college-of-science-engineering—technology/ https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/career-opportunities/faculty-and-administration/prospectus-for-dean-college-of-science-engineering—technology/).
    Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    Contact Information for three (3) references
    Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
    A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato’s goals?

CONTACT INFORMATION
Brittany McKibben, Executive Assistant
Academic Affairs
Phone: 507-389-2900
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:[email protected]

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State Administrator Plan which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected]


Benefits Info   
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the Administrator Summary link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number   M320M
Re-posting      
Number of Vacancies      1
Desired Start Date      
Position End Date (if temporary)        
Open Date        04/21/2023
Close Date      
Open Until Filled        Yes
Special Instructions Summary    
Accept Applications      Yes
Posting Contact  Lacie Mitchell-Garza
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement  
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    * You must include three references to be considered for this position. If you have not attached contact information for 3 references, please go back to the “Documents Needed To Apply” section and do so. Your application will not be considered complete without three references. Please indicate whether you have completed the required reference information.
        Yes
        No
    * You must attach all of the documents listed on the job posting for this position in order for your application to be considered. If you have not done so already, please go back to the “Documents Needed to Apply” section and upload the required documents. Please indicate whether you have uploaded the required documents.
        Yes
        No
    * I understand and acknowledge that I may be required to submit an official transcript of my highest completed degree upon request.
        Yes
        No
    * How did you hear about this position?
        MSU Website
        Minnesota State Employment Opportunities
        HigherEdJobs.com
        Chronicle of Higher Ed
        GovernmentJobs.com
        MinnesotaDiversity.com
        Star Tribune
        Mankato Free Press
        Personal Contact
        Executive Search Firm
        Upper Midwest Higher Ed Consortium (HERC)
        The Registry
        Online job board
        Other
        Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
        National Urban League (NUL.org)
        Association for the Study of Higher Education (ashe.ws)
        The Diversity Issue 2022
    * Do you have a Earned PhD, or other terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College?
        Yes
        No
    * Do you have a combination of higher education administration experience (with increasing levels of responsibility, at the level of department chair or higher), and faculty experience (commensurate with tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor or professor in any discipline) with a track record of successful experience and accomplishments in teaching excellence and innovation, and research/scholarly/creative endeavors?
        Yes
        No
    * Do you have demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing racial/social justice and equity in curriculum, communities, and engagements?
        Yes
        No
    * Do you have a knowledge of current standards and best practices in academic program design and development, policy development, curriculum implementation, and program review or accreditation (i.e., ABET and other accreditation processes), for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificate/certificate programs, and professional development?
        Yes
        No
    * Do you have the demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and to develop public and private partnerships, with a variety of external stakeholders and constituencies, to achieve goals?
        Yes
        No
    * Do you have the demonstrated ability to articulate, implement, and operationalize a vision for a College seeking solutions for regional issues with global connections, transforming teaching and learning through in and out of class learning, exploration, and mentorship?
        Yes
        No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

    Cover Letter (see application procedures for additional information)
    Non-Photo Resume/CV
    Transcripts
    Contact information for three (3) references
    A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement (see application procedures for additional information).

Optional Documents

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (NKU) INVITES NOMINATIONS, APPLICATIONS, AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN ITS SEARCH FOR A PRESIDENT WITH AN ABILITY TO COLLABORATIVELY ENVISION THE FUTURE OF STUDENT SUCCESS, A PEOPLE-FIRST PHILOSOPHY, AND THE SKILLS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADVANCE THE GOALS OF THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY REGION.

The most recently established of Kentucky’s eight public universities, NKU has transformed into a regional university of almost 16,000 students with just less than 2,000 faculty and staff. The university is deeply committed to advancing student outcomes for individuals representing a wide range of backgrounds, including first-generation students (40%); adult learners (40%); Pell-eligible students (22%); and underrepresented minorities (25%). Approximately 85% of its population are commuter students who are embedded in a vibrant region that spans the urban core of a major city to the rural Kentucky countryside. NKU’s focus on student success has led to significant increases in retention (first-to-second year retention was 77.5% in 2023) and graduation rates (six-year graduation rates hit an all-time high of 51.7% for the most recent cohort). The university has also strategically grown graduate and online enrollment in recent years. Conversely, the university has also faced challenges – the COVID-19 pandemic, a decline in undergraduate enrollment, and budget reductions. The next president will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and success of faculty, staff, students, and the institution in the years to come.

NKU’s president is among the most consequential leaders within the region, given the key role NKU plays in connecting P-12 schools, other higher education institutions (including Gateway Community and Technical College), economic and workforce development efforts, and quality of life initiatives. The Northern Kentucky region is comprised of both local communities with a small-town feel and a thriving metropolitan area in Greater Cincinnati, which is also among the nation’s leading business centers as headquarters to 10 Fortune 500 companies and two Fortune 100 companies. The university has played a key role in the continued growth of the region, which is the second largest in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and approximately 80% of NKU’s students remain and invest in the region after graduation. The university is integrated in the cultural and social life of Northern Kentucky through programs in the arts and Division I athletics.

For information regarding how to apply, submit nominations, or inquire about the role, please see the section “Procedure for Candidacy” at the end of this document.

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The University of Oregon (UO), an AAU-member research university and Oregon’s flagship institution, seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational leadership of University-wide information security programs and policies. The CISO reports to the University’s Vice President & Chief Information Officer.

Position Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for overall planning, development, implementation, and oversight of the University’s enterprise information-security initiatives, programs, and systems. The CISO works collaboratively with the campus community to establish information security programs, including information security policy, practices, and standards; information security awareness and training; information security response and management risk assessment and management of information security related IT architecture. The CISO and their team are responsible for managing and remediating information security incidents at the University.

The Information Security Office currently comprises four teams:

    Information Security Services & Operations (ISSO)
    Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC)
    Information Security Risk & Compliance (ISRC)
    Information Technology Disaster Recovery (ITDR) Program

ISO’s annual expense budget is $3M. The University has invested significantly in ISO resources over the last several years in terms of both staff and systems and student support.

The CISO is a member of the leadership team of Information Services (IS), the central information technology organization at the University of Oregon, delivering a broad range of technology and services to the University. IS consists of four major functional areas, each led by a direct report to the VP-CIO: Customer Experience, which serves as the key contact point for interactions with campus clients and customers; Enterprise Solutions, which manages and supports applications, integration services, identity management and data management; Information Security, which helps protect virtual or physical information; and Technology Infrastructure, which provides engineering and support for research IT services and high-performance computing, networking, compute, storage, voice, data centers, audio-visual and classroom technologies, and UO staff supporting Link Oregon, Oregon’s state-wide research and education network.

 

Qualifications

Required

    Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a combination of related education and experience
    Knowledge of management and administration principles and practices for managing direct reports along with effective interpersonal communication, human relations, and team-building skills
    Extensive background in and understanding of the spectrum of information technologies relevant to a research university and of the place of information security within the enterprise
    Broad and current grasp of information security risks, challenges, developments, and best practices
    Mature diplomacy skills and the ability to navigate a broad array of constituents
    A track record of advancing equity, inclusivity, and diversity
    Proven ability to develop and assess budgets, technical proposals, contracts, and institutional policies
    Track record of excellent customer service and support
    Knowledge of relevant information systems and project management principles and practices
    Demonstrated negotiation skills
    Ability to develop cooperative agreements and MOUs/SLAs
    Ability to explain technical issues and policies to non-technical stakeholders
    Effective communication skills

Preferred

    Information-security leadership experience in a research university environment
    Professional credentials relevant to information security (CISSP, etc.)

University of Oregon

The University of Oregon (UO) is an AAU R1 research university, and enrolls more than 22,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students. UO is located in the Willamette Valley, a picturesque region known for its excellent wines, abundant recreational opportunities, and outdoor activities. It sits on 295-acres and features state-of-the art facilities in an arboretum-like setting. Eugene is a vibrant and growing metropolitan area of over 200,000 people located two hours from Portland and five hours from Seattle. UO is proud of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, a $1.5B initiative specifically designed to fast-track scientific discoveries and the process of turning those discoveries into innovations. In addition to transformative investments in Eugene, UO is developing its presence in Portland, OR at both downtown and northeast campuses, creating an urban laboratory for professional degree programs managed in close partnership with industry expertise.

To apply

The University of Oregon has engaged Opus Partners to assist this search. Craig Smith, Partner, and Jeffrey Stafford, Senior Associate, are leading the search. To seek additional information, or nominate qualified candidates, please email Jeffrey Stafford at [email protected] To be considered for the position, candidates must formally apply via Opus Partners and must provide a resume and cover letter addressing the responsibilities, expectations, and requirements of the role.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.