Dean: School of Humanities & Social Science at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

REF: ANU/SHSS/02/23

The Position:

The Dean who will serve as the chief academic officer and chief administrator of the School of Law, will report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs. The Dean will ensure the school’s commitment to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for being effective, ethical, and competent legal practitioners. The Dean will be responsible for overseeing the academic programs of the school to assure the programs meet regulatory requirements and is fully aligned to the University’s purpose and strategic vision. The Dean will oversee program review and ongoing assessment of all academic and support programs in the School of Law; will be responsible for ensuring that the School of Law is efficiently administering its academic and administrative programs and committees; and will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with important stakeholders. The Dean will be someone who is going to maintain a presence in local, state, national and international legal/education communitie. The Dean will represent the School of Law and the University in public speaking opportunities to further enhance the reputation of the University and the School of Law.

Job Purpose and Expectations

• Over-seeing continued enrollment growth and Student Retention.
• Enhancing and Promoting the Distinctiveness of the School. The dean must be able to share the story of why this should be the school of choice for students seeking a law or criminal justice degree.
• Fundraising and Revenue Development. The Dean is responsible for generating stronger external funding support through fundraising and outreach to grow student scholarships, add staff support, develop faculty, and promote student success.
• Risk Management Processes. The Dean is responsible for the School’s risk management as well as recognizing emerging trends and best practices in the administration and management of schools of law.
• Alumni, Civic and University Engagement. Expand and reinforce relationships between the School of Law and its alumni regionally, nationally, and globally.
• Communication and Transparency. Fostering and promoting a culture of open communication, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability among faculty, staff, and students across the university.
• Budgetary Management. Planning and executing an administrative budget for the School of Law assuring that operations are executed within allocated funding, and actively seek additional ways to strengthen the revenue stream.
• Faculty Development. Developing and retaining a robust faculty who are sensitive to the needs of the students. The Dean will maintain and strengthen the intellectual, research, and service aspirations of faculty offering ongoing support and encouragement for scholarly activities that lead to publications in leading journals, the procurement of grants, and contribution to expanding knowledge vital to the practice and profession of law.
• Diversity Efforts. Continue to build on the existing successful diversity and inclusion initiatives that have enhanced the student experience, the academic programs and the faculty profile of the School.

Requirement

• PhD. in any of the following areas; Education, Counseling Psychology, Governance, Peace and Security or Mass Communication