Director of Inclusive Faculty Affairs
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
03/04/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128516
Position Title
Director of Inclusive Faculty Affairs
Department this Position Reports to
Institutional Diversity and Equity
Hiring Range Minimum
$105,000
Hiring Range Maximum
commensurate with experience
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
The individual in this role is expected to be on campus a minimum of 3 times per week.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Director of Faculty Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion will serve as the liaison to the Provost Office, Arts & Sciences, and the professional schools (Geisel, Thayer and Tuck) on behalf of Institutional Diversity and Equity on matters related to faculty recruitment and retention – particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds. This position will collaborate closely with the Office of the Provost to review all faculty searches and coordinate institution wide faculty search training and mentorship opportunities for faculty at all levels. In addition, this role will consult on institutional policies and processes related to faculty development with a lens of inclusion and equity.
Description
Dartmouth seeks an experienced leader to promote equitable faculty recruitment, retention and development as Director of Inclusive Faculty Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Diversity Officer, you will partner with the Provost's Office and academic deans on strategic efforts to advance faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key responsibilities include co-leading hiring committee trainings and equitably reviewing faculty searches; building mentoring and community-building programs for underrepresented faculty; tracking and analyzing data on recruitment, retention, and promotion; and consulting on policies/initiatives for inclusive faculty development. The ideal candidate has 5+ years developing and supporting faculty DEI initiatives and project management experience in higher education.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications·
chloe.n.poston@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Shontay Delalue
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
To be fully considered for this position application materials should be submitted by March 29, 2024.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/69462
Key Accountabilities
Description
Faculty Recruitment and Retention: Works closely with the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs to inform efforts to promote diversity and inclusion of the faculty, including developing processes to oversee targeted efforts to diversify Dartmouth's faculty, and co-leading the creation of programs and initiatives that advance the institution's diversity goals. The Director will co-lead search committee trainings for all faculty searches and will review all faculty searches in Arts & Sciences, the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business at each decision point to ensure equitable processes and that the institution is meeting diversity recruitment goals. This position will also work with the Provost Office to track institutional data for faculty recruitment, retention and promotion with an emphasis on underrepresented groups.
Percentage Of Time
60%
Description
Faculty Programs and Initiatives: In collaboration with academic diversity deans, the Director will develop a suite of programs and initiatives to support faculty from underrepresented groups at all levels and across the entire institution. These programs will provide structured mentoring opportunities, preparation for the tenure and promotion process, as well as community building events with the SVP/ SDO for faculty from underrepresented/marginalized groups (Faculty of Color, Women in STEM, LGBTQ, etc.). Be familiar with and encourage faculty engagement in national programs available to underrepresented groups. Participant in Ivy+ and other professional development spaces that promote faculty diversity
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Faculty Relations and Conflict Management: As appropriate, the Director partners with deans, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Human Resources to facilitate positive outcomes for faculty-faculty and faculty-staff employee relations issues.
Percentage Of Time
10%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
03/04/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128516
Position Title
Director of Inclusive Faculty Affairs
Department this Position Reports to
Institutional Diversity and Equity
Hiring Range Minimum
$105,000
Hiring Range Maximum
commensurate with experience
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
The individual in this role is expected to be on campus a minimum of 3 times per week.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Director of Faculty Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion will serve as the liaison to the Provost Office, Arts & Sciences, and the professional schools (Geisel, Thayer and Tuck) on behalf of Institutional Diversity and Equity on matters related to faculty recruitment and retention – particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds. This position will collaborate closely with the Office of the Provost to review all faculty searches and coordinate institution wide faculty search training and mentorship opportunities for faculty at all levels. In addition, this role will consult on institutional policies and processes related to faculty development with a lens of inclusion and equity.
Description
Dartmouth seeks an experienced leader to promote equitable faculty recruitment, retention and development as Director of Inclusive Faculty Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Diversity Officer, you will partner with the Provost's Office and academic deans on strategic efforts to advance faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key responsibilities include co-leading hiring committee trainings and equitably reviewing faculty searches; building mentoring and community-building programs for underrepresented faculty; tracking and analyzing data on recruitment, retention, and promotion; and consulting on policies/initiatives for inclusive faculty development. The ideal candidate has 5+ years developing and supporting faculty DEI initiatives and project management experience in higher education.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 5-7 years of experience in project planning, management and community building
- Demonstrated experience with developing, implementing and assessing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in partnership with faculty and staff partners
- Ability to work with deans and provostial administrators in navigating faculty matters; ability to command respect of the faculty
- Demonstrated knowledge of structures and systems within higher education
- Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential data and information
- Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and collaborate with groups and organizations representing diverse constituencies from federally protected classes
- Experience gathering data to inform practice
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills as well as proficiency in written communication with the ability to effectively convey complex information to a wide array of audiences
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines while working in a rapidly changing complex organization
- Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Strong integrity, flexibility, and ability to adapt
Preferred Qualifications·
- 8+ years of experience leading institutional initiatives in a higher-education setting
- PhD
chloe.n.poston@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Shontay Delalue
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
To be fully considered for this position application materials should be submitted by March 29, 2024.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/69462
Key Accountabilities
Description
Faculty Recruitment and Retention: Works closely with the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs to inform efforts to promote diversity and inclusion of the faculty, including developing processes to oversee targeted efforts to diversify Dartmouth's faculty, and co-leading the creation of programs and initiatives that advance the institution's diversity goals. The Director will co-lead search committee trainings for all faculty searches and will review all faculty searches in Arts & Sciences, the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business at each decision point to ensure equitable processes and that the institution is meeting diversity recruitment goals. This position will also work with the Provost Office to track institutional data for faculty recruitment, retention and promotion with an emphasis on underrepresented groups.
Percentage Of Time
60%
Description
Faculty Programs and Initiatives: In collaboration with academic diversity deans, the Director will develop a suite of programs and initiatives to support faculty from underrepresented groups at all levels and across the entire institution. These programs will provide structured mentoring opportunities, preparation for the tenure and promotion process, as well as community building events with the SVP/ SDO for faculty from underrepresented/marginalized groups (Faculty of Color, Women in STEM, LGBTQ, etc.). Be familiar with and encourage faculty engagement in national programs available to underrepresented groups. Participant in Ivy+ and other professional development spaces that promote faculty diversity
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Faculty Relations and Conflict Management: As appropriate, the Director partners with deans, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Human Resources to facilitate positive outcomes for faculty-faculty and faculty-staff employee relations issues.
Percentage Of Time
10%
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- American Library Association
- CareerBuilder
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Dartmouth College Employment Website
- Glassdoor
- Internal Employee Referral (Please specify full name below)
- HERC
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- National Black MBA Association
- Recruit Military
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- Valley News
- Handshake
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you answered, "Internal Employee Referral" or "Other" to the above question, please specify here:
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
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