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Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

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 Assistant 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.

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