The University of Mount is seeking the position of Dean to provide innovative and visionary leadership to a growing and dynamic School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. This is a full-time, exempt position, with the responsibility to lead and manage the academic programs, faculty, and staff housed within the School.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for providing leadership and management of academic programs.
• Developing and promoting curricula to non-traditional, online, and traditional student populations.
• Advocating and developing support for academic programs, collegiate clubs, and academic outreach opportunities.
• Evidence of ability to provide development and maintenance funding of academic support facilities and campuses.
• Ensuring all SABS programs are adhering to University approved timelines for program review and assessment.
• Providing visionary leadership for the development of academic programs to meet the demands of 21st-century careers.
• Fostering an environment for faculty, staff, and students in which service, scholarly work, academic excellence, and creativity are expected and valued.
• Working collaboratively with the Agribusiness Center and other University support units to promote the School and University.
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor as required to meet the needs of the University and the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (PhD, or EdD) required with a focus in agriculture, agricultural education, extension, life sciences, or higher education leadership in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five years of administrative experience at the Dean, Division, or Department Chair level in higher education.
• Previous demonstration of visionary leadership and innovation in curriculum development and programming.
• Previous demonstration successful teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Previous demonstration of development potential to support academic programming and expansion
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with constituents both internally and externally.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Cordelia Wilcox, Director of Human Resources, at cwilcox@umo.edu.  Accepting applications until position is filled. Please, no phone inquiries.  The University of Mount Olive is committed to diversity and offers a competitive salary and benefits.