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Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Job No: 495999
Work Type: Faculty Full-time, Staff Full-time
Department: Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Education/Teaching, Academic Administration, Research

Position Summary:

The Dean is responsible for providing leadership, continuing the extraordinary enrollment growth and creative programming the School has become known for and affirming the Wurzweiler School of Social Work's mission to train highly competent social workers who reflect the Jewish values and mission of Yeshiva University.

The Dean will report to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs with responsibilities including strategic planning, supervision of program directors and faculty, enrollment management, financial and strategic planning, faculty and staff development, and promotion and tenure. The Dean will serve as the University liaison with external Social Work bodies on matters relating to professional standards, accreditation reviews, public relations, and marketing of the School. Promising candidates should have the ability and disposition to lead efforts in substantive fundraising.

Position Responsibilities:

The Dean will engage in the following:

• Provide vision, leadership, and administrative direction to reinforce and further develop the School as a premier institution reflecting the Jewish mission of Yeshiva University.
• Facilitate faculty research, scholarship, teaching excellence, and service to the community and to the profession.
• Connect Wurzweiler to the mission of Yeshiva University as the flagship Jewish university.
• Purposely guide faculty to external sources of grant funding, both private and public, making grant acquisition an important component of faculty workload.
• Enthusiastically engage in philanthropic outreach.
• Maintain and expand long-term financial sustainability.
• Work cooperatively with Wurzweiler's Board of Overseers.
• Serve as the School's public voice and advocate.
• Collaborate with other units within the University, programmatically and administratively, where appropriate.
• Continue to develop state-of-the-art delivery of current social work education through research and technology.
• Promote academic excellence and diversity in educational programs and faculty and student recruitment.
• Ensure the growth of programs, enrollment, and resources to meet the strategic objectives of the School and the University.
• Appreciate the importance of Sara Schenirer and expand the Wurzweiler-Sara Schenirer partnership.
• Work closely with Everspring, continuing an exceptional collaboration to deliver online education.
• Establish effective academic, administrative, and committee structures to ensure shared governance. Assess staffing needs at the School.
• Guarantee compliance with Yeshiva University, New York State Education Department, and the Council on Social Work Education's academic and administrative policies and procedures.
• Develop business and academic partnerships that can enhance the school's reputation, standing, and enrollments.
• Sustain and further develop community partnerships.

Experience & Educational Background:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An MSW is required.
• A required doctorate in Social Work or a related field as well as other qualifications appropriate for appointment at the full professor level.
• Prior experience in higher education, teaching and administration, as well as familiarity with the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education along with at least 5 years prior experience as a dean, associate dean, or program chair in the academy.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly achievement, grant acquisition, successful fundraising, and a commitment to student learning and cultural and ethnic diversity.

Skills & Competencies:

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

• The successful candidate will be respected nationally and possess demonstrated leadership and administrative experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to be successful in fundraising activities.
• A commitment to continuing the growth of an organization that values and practices student and faculty diversity and equal opportunity.
• A deep respect for the mission and history of Yeshiva University.
• Ability to provide innovative leadership and vision, management skill and insight and an ability to manage people.
• Demonstrated skills in fiscal management.
• Demonstrated skills in building and growing partnerships with other institutions and groups.

Application Instructions:

Yeshiva University is being assisted in this search by Academic Search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent to YUDeanWSSW@academicsearch.org. For more information about the institution, position, leadership agenda, qualifications, and application process, please review the search prospectus, available for download, on the Academic Search website. For full consideration by the search committee, applications should be submitted by Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



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Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.






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