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With an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) is a fully accredited, regional comprehensive state university that provides social, educational, and cultural opportunities to its constituents. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University boasts a friendly student body that is among the most diverse in Colorado at over 55 percent minority. Colorado State University Pueblo is also proud of its designation as a military-friendly institution due to its history of supporting active duty and veteran students. 

The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) is the premier provider of engaging and career-relevant education in the southern Colorado region, providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate education for a diverse student population to become ethical, socially responsible, engaged learners who are prepared to assume leadership in a dynamic global context. CHASS has more than 80 full-time faculty and numerous adjunct faculty serving over 800 undergraduate students in more than 12 programs offered by the Departments of Art & Creative Media, English & World Languages, History & Political Science, Media & Entertainment, Music, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology; and more than 40 graduate students in the Masters of Social Work (MSW) program. The College is proud to offer programs such as Chicano/a Studies, Military Science, Creative Wellness, Homeland Security, Media Entertainment, and Translation Studies. 

The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences faculty transform students, innovate in teaching, conduct themselves with professionalism and engage with and positively impact our community. The intellectual pursuits of CHASS faculty reflect the institution’s teacher/scholar philosophy which informs instructional development and delivery to provide a holistic and uplifting education. CHASS outreach activities, developed in partnership with the community, serve to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being in Southern Colorado.

Description of Job

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences drives the college's strategic vision, fostering innovation, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility in support of advancing the programs within CHASS. The Dean shall be a leader who understands the unique educational mission of CHASS, the immense variety of CSU Pueblo students and is committed to supporting faculty and staff in their endeavors to meet the college and university missions. 

This full-time administrative professional position strengthens fundraising efforts, builds community relationships, and champions student success through recruitment, retention, and program analysis. The Dean supports curriculum advancement, ensuring academic excellence and regional distinction in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences programs. By recruiting and mentoring top faculty, the Dean cultivates a culture of trust and professional growth, empowering the faculty and staff of CHASS to excel. This Dean engages with both university and community initiatives, ensuring the college thrives and contributes to the surrounding community and region, including through events at Hoag Recital Hall, Fine Art Gallery, Buell Communication Center, and KTSC-FM.

Primary Duties:

Works Collaboratively. Develops an Environment of Trust.

• Provides leadership to the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) and strengthens relationships with different stakeholders for CHASS.
• In collaboration with faculty and staff, develops and cultivates a strategic vision for the college.
• Effectively advocates to the Provost and University leadership for initiatives in support of CHASS programs, faculty and staff.
• Communicates the goals, policies and practice of the University and CHASS to faculty, staff, students and community.
• Collaborates with other deans and the provost on academic policies and procedures, academic concerns and issues, and student retention and recruitment issues.

Supports a Culture of Student Success and Promotes Enrollment Growth:

• Advocates for teaching excellence and equity in learning and supports initiatives to meet the needs of CSU Pueblo’s diverse student body.
• Supports and leads academic and student success initiatives. 
• Oversees and/or approves the development of appropriate and effective schedules of degree, classes and teaching assignments within CHASS.
• Supports and leads student recruitment and retention efforts in CHASS.
• Identifies best practices to increase enrollment through innovative marketing practices in collaboration with Enrollment Management & Extended Studies and Marketing, Communications & Community Relations. 

Advances the Curriculum and Quality of Academic Programs:

• Leads and supports CHASS departments to ensure the highest quality in academic programs.
• Supports the development and review of curriculum.
• Stays abreast of best practices and ensures that CHASS maintains active and effective assurance of learning activities.
• Leads and supports programmatic assessment activities and program review within the college and supports accreditation activities (e.g. Music and Social Work).
• Supports the assessment activities of the General Education Program courses offered by CHASS.
• Analyzes data from programs to ensure student success, identifies trends, and develops future plans in collaboration with department chairs and faculty members. 

Develops and Advances Professional Development and Recruitment

• Models appropriate behavior and mentors faculty and professional staff. 
• Supervises department chairs and professional staff.
• Works with department chairs to determine and develop best practices to attract and retain high quality faculty and staff members. 
• In collaboration with faculty, develops goals, objectives, and performance standards for the College that provide excellence in education and meet the vision of the College's future while promoting a reasonable work-life balance. 
• Facilitates and supports professional development activities in CHASS.
• Evaluates department chairs, faculty and staff. Provides recommendations for tenure, promotion, and continuation of faculty.
• Resolves personnel issues in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Recommends disciplinary action to the Provost when appropriate.

Promotes and Executes Sound Fiscal Management

• Develops, tracks and is responsible for CHASS budgets. 
• Develops annual operating budgets and ensures that university resources are efficiently allocated and utilized. 
• Monitors and maintains budgetary controls and accountability. 

Strengthens Fundraising and Corporate Engagement:

• Participates in College, University and Community Activities. 
• Strengthens relationships with external community and regional partners.
• Recruits and cultivates new and continuing external donors for annual giving and endowment. 
• Identifies and supports federal and other external grant writing as well as legislative funding. 

Ancillary Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Salary

$135,000 - $150,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree from an accredited institution in a CHASS or closely related field
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience in teaching, research and service sufficient to warrant appointment as a tenured full professor or Associate professor
• At least five years (5) higher education administrative leadership experience in increasingly responsible positions working with faculty and administration
• Experience working in a shared governance environment. 
• Experience working in a culturally diverse educational environment
• Professional experience with building community partnerships and fundraising
• Experience in budget preparation and fiscal management

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the Higher Ed environment and an ability to identify emerging trends for students and CHASS
• Experience with discipline specific accreditation processes (e.g. CSWE, NASM)
• Experience working with federally licensed broadcast facilities and industry partners 
• Extensive experience developing community partnerships leading to experiential curriculum or experiential opportunities for students
• Experience with online programs 
• Minimum three years (3) experience at a culturally diverse institution
• Experience with program accreditation
• Experience developing strong relationships with community leaders and/or utilizing community advisory boards
• Experience in strategic planning 
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that model and encourage empathetic and active listening, empowerment, creativity, ownership, work/life balance, and clear and effective communication
• Experience resolving conflict with positive results

Supplemental Information

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

1. a letter of intent (cover letter) detailing the extent to which you meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications for this position 
2. a current resume or CV 
3. unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
4. current contact information for three professional references either within the online application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; applications received by 8am Friday, January 31st, 2025, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. 

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible benefit plan 
• Basic term life insurance 
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Travel accident insurance 
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance 
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado 

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety. 

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

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