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Farmingdale State College, a campus of the State University of New York, invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Engineering Technology (SET). The Associate Dean plays a pivotal role in supporting the School of Engineering Technology and ensuring its continued success. Reporting directly to the Dean, you will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities designed to enhance faculty and student experiences, uphold accreditation standards, and drive strategic initiatives. This position will represent and perform the duties of the Dean during their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making within the institution.

Key responsibilities:

Faculty Recruitment, Mentorship, Retention, and Professional Development: Assist with promoting faculty recruitment, retention, and ongoing professional development while providing guidance and support to new faculty members, fostering their integration into the School of Engineering Technology.

Oversee Faculty Contract Renewals: Manage the process of faculty contract renewals, including reviewing related paperwork and performance evaluations. Address any issues that arise by bringing them to the attention of the Dean and Human Resources.

Issue Resolution: Address and resolve concerns from both faculty and students with a focus on maintaining a positive and productive academic environment.

Identify and Address Labor Relations Issues: Proactively identify labor relations concerns and refer them to the appropriate office for resolution, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Accreditation Oversight: Monitor and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, preparing and reviewing reports to maintain program excellence.

Internship & Practicum Oversight: Oversee the development and monitoring of internship and practicum sites, ensuring quality and relevance in practical training experiences.

Articulation Agreements: Develop and manage articulation agreements with other institutions to enhance educational pathways and opportunities for students.

Student Success Strategies: Assist with developing strategies to enhance student retention, graduation rates, and career readiness, ensuring students are well-prepared for professional success.

School Initiatives: Drive and implement school-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic programs, student outcomes, and overall institutional goals.

Strategic Planning and Budget Management: Assist in strategic planning, budget management, and operational efficiency to align with institutional priorities.

Industry Partnerships, Research and Innovation Support: Develop relationships with industry and government agencies to support academic programs, workforce development, and research collaborations. Foster innovation within the School to enhance academic excellence and industry engagement.

Campus & Community Engagement: Represent the School of Engineering Technology at campus-wide events and foster strong community relations to support the School's mission and visibility.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills, and abilities that include:

+ Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

+ Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

+ Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Hold a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline offered by the School of Engineering Technology.

+ At least three years of academic leadership experience as a department chair or higher.

+ Strong record of teaching, scholarship, and service to meet tenure requirements within one of the school's academic areas.

+ Strong understanding of accreditation processes and standards, particularly for engineering technology programs (e.g., ABET).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience in new curriculum development and program expansion.

+ Experience obtaining external grants and leading interdisciplinary research.

+ Experience in establishing relationships with industry and government agencies.

+ Professional Engineering licensure.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time,12-month M/C position.

+ CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

+ SALARY: $160,000/year.

+ ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall Semester 2025

+ THIS IS AN INTERNAL SEARCH OPEN TO FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance.pdf)

Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link

http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml

This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].