ABOUT VOORHEES UNIVERSITY
In celebration of its 125th year of existence on April 7, 2022, Voorhees College was renamed Voorhees University to honor founder, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright. Voorhees University is a private, diverse, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located in rural Denmark, South Carolina, the University serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States; however, seeks to expand our reach both nationally and internationally. The University offers each student a comprehensive general education experience coupled with professional education in the values-centered liberal arts environment that supports educational opportunities designed to help prepare students to function in a diverse and increasingly technological society. Accordingly, the University seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who coalesce intellect and faith in pursuit of life-long learning, healthy living, the betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.
PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE AND SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the University’s mission, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, 10th President of Voorhees University has issued the charge and call to action articulated through the University’s mantra: Begin. Believe. Become. that will advance Voorhees University to The Next Level of Excellence. President Hopkins believes and expects that Voorhees University will be nationally recognized as a premier, comprehensive liberal arts institution focused on student success, excellence and integrity. Through this charge, greater emphasis will be placed on high performing learners, highly accomplished faculty and staff, an involved community, and a supportive and dedicated alumni base.
The Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences will lead the faculty comprised of the following majors, minors, and certificate programs: Child Development, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mass Communications, Psychology, Sociology, and Theological Studies.
The Dean will lead the campus-wide partnership effort to ensure that the curriculum and experiential opportunities in the school are aligned with the best practices in guided career pathways so that during their matriculation, students will have direct career mapping leading to graduate/professional studies and lucrative employment in the major field of study. Additionally, the Dean will lead the school effort in establishing, implementing, and assessing the recruitment plan for all academic programs.
Position: Dean, School of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Division: A cademic Affairs
Salary Range: $95,000 – $100,000
FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt
Position Type/Duration: Full Time/Twelve (12) Months
Position Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday (extended hours, evenings and weekends required).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead the School of HESS programming, assessment, and accreditation efforts.
Seek and secure external funding to support scholarly activity and coordinate fundraising and resource development.
Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality faculty with a goal of fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Recruit and retain students majoring in HESS Disciplines
Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, objectives, academic policies, and services that are consistent with the mission/philosophy and strategic plan.
Coordinate program reviews and discuss program outcomes in collaboration with appropriate faculty.
Coordinate curriculum development and assessment; develop new academic programs and teaching modalities, including online and distance options.
Cultivate a collegial, collaborative, diverse environment with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and the community.
Facilitate resolution of conflicts of all types, including assisting in the resolution of students’ concerns and…