Berry College invites applications for the Dean of the Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. We seek a leader who will provide an innovative vision for the humanities, arts, and social sciences in the context of the college's mission to provide deep learning experiences in and out of the classroom. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to lead change that will strengthen Evans programs, support the wide variety of faculty and disciplines represented in the school, and collaborate with other college leaders such as school deans and colleagues outside of Academic Affairs.

The Evans School includes programs in Anthropology, Art, Art History, Communication, Creative Writing, Dance, English, Environmental Studies, French, German, History, International Affairs, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, Spanish, and Theatre. Evans School programs include robust Visual and Performing arts offerings in the Bell Recital Hall, the Moon Gallery, and the Sisters Theatre. The Communication Department sponsors a variety of student publications and Viking Fusion, the college's student-run multimedia website. The Evans School includes the Model United Nations program and the Berry College Forensics Union. Evans Faculty are deeply involved in Academic Community Engagement (ACE), supportive of student internships, and interested in increasing opportunities for faculty-mentored undergraduate research.

The dean will lead faculty development efforts to build leadership capacity and continued professional growth. We are especially interested in candidates whose experience, including teaching, research, and leadership, is aligned with and will advance Berry's Good Neighbor Culture. The dean will be skilled in building external relationships with community partners and collaborating effectively with the Advancement Office.

Requirements:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The dean serves as the chief academic, administrative, and budgetary officer of the Evans School and reports directly to the provost. The dean supervises all Evans faculty, department chairs, directors, coordinators, and administrative staff. The dean serves as a member of the Provost's Council of Deans and teaches 3 to 6 credit hours each year in their discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines represented by the Evans School, with sufficient academic credentials to merit appointment to the rank of full professor. Successful candidates will have a proven and effective track record of leadership in an administrative position such as dean, associate dean, or department chair that demonstrates commitment to innovation and improvement.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062. To apply, click here.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should complete the online application and submit the following: a letter describing the candidate's qualifications, interest in this position, and commitment to the Berry mission; a curriculum vitae; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dean Alice Suroviec at asuroviec@berry.edu.