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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Assistant Dean, University College (Internal Faculty Candidates Only)

Apply now Job no: 500071
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Assistant Dean, University College 

University College at Rowan University, established fall 2024, is seeking an Assistant Dean to provide strategic and operational effectiveness for enhancing student learning and equitable outcomes. 

About University College 

Designed to ensure pathways for students’ unique journeys, University College houses student-success-focused academic programs and courses and provides academic support and career-readiness services to all Rowan students. University College serves as a hub and catalyst for student success efforts across the University, working collaboratively with academic and co-curricular partners for institutional change. 

About the Assistant Dean Position 

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of University College, the Assistant Dean will be a full-time administrator and academic leader who will be instrumental in the successful establishment of the College. This academic leader will be intricately involved with new and continuing efforts to boost student success and equitable outcomes for all Rowan students. The Assistant Dean will help to build new opportunities for achievement for students in a variety of paths into, through, and beyond Rowan University. Responsibilities will include: 

  • Establish and lead the Center for Engaged Learning in University College: 

    • Lead University-wide inquiry and improvement for AAC&U’s High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and Experiential Education, with a focus on student equity for access and outcomes.

    • In conjunction with the Office of Career Advancement, academic partners, and co-curricular offices, establish a common vocabulary, infrastructure, and assessment practices to ensure high-quality applied learning experiences for all students, in and out of the classroom. This includes curricular structures where needed. 

    • Develop and promote equitable and accessible opportunities for students in a variety of high-impact practices and experiential education domains. 

  • Lead Early College and Dual-Credit programs: 

    • Serve as the academic leader for the Camden Early College Programs (Camden City School District/Launchpad and LEAP Academy)

      • Support course scheduling, enrollment, transcription, and relationship management for partnerships

      • Serve as point of contact for the Student Success Coordinator at the Camden campus for a variety of planning, operational, and academic issues. 

    • Support the Coordinator for Dual-Credit Programs for credit-based courses taken by high school students at their high schools, and support relationships with partner schools and Rowan academic departments for quality and expansion of programs.

  • Serve as University College academic leadership:

    • College engagement: Contribute to College-wide events such as Homecoming, Orientation, Welcome Week, and College-wide meetings and professional development

    • Curricular processes: Participate in appropriate shared governance regarding curricular processes in University College in conjunction with faculty partners and the University Senate 

    • College-Level Academic Policy Administration: Serve as Dean’s office contact for academic policies (e.g. grade disputes, student complaints, and grade changes)

    • Course and Academic Program Oversight: Contribute to overseeing, planning, assessing, and administering the suite of UNIV courses and the Exploratory and Pre-Business Programs in conjunction with other partners in the College

  • Collaborate on University-wide initiatives and academic processes:

    • Collaborate with partners in the College and across the University to pursue evidence-driven policy and practice change to boost equitable student success 

    • Provide academic leadership for University-wide recurring processes such as Foundation scholarship reviews, Dean’s and President’s Lists, etc. 

  • Other duties as assigned 

Candidate Eligibility: 

  • Required: Full-time teaching professor (any rank) or tenured faculty (any rank) on Rowan University’s Glassboro campus

  • Highly Desired: Experience in leading large-scale projects, involvement in experiential education and faculty development, and evidence of commitment to student success and to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion 

  • The successful candidate is expected to begin the full-time position in January 2025

  • To apply, please submit CV and cover letter explaining interest in and preparation for the position through Page Up. Please contact Rory McElwee (mcelwee@rowan.edu) with any questions.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.