Position Title: Dean, Arts and Sciences
Position Description:
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Cameron University is responsible for providing administrative and academic leadership in a student-centered environment.
Primary Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Arts and Sciences
· Makes recommendations on budget and curriculum as well as appointment, tenure, and promotion of faculty following standard procedures
· Provides guidance and support for the College's participation in campus-wide assessment activities
· Takes an active role in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff
· Works with departments and accrediting bodies to ensure continued adherence to accreditation standards
· Provides leadership to the College in working with external constituencies
A more detailed list of responsibilities is available in Section 2.3.5 of the Faculty Handbook
Supervision: __ The Dean will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Holds a terminal degree
· Has a record of effective teaching, service, and scholarship consistent with a tenured professor appointment
· Has demonstrated leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
· Has a record of administrative achievement at the departmental level or higher
· Has experience in faculty personnel management, budget management, grant writing, and fund raising
· Has experience in working with external constituencies and advisory bodies
· Has experience with any of the accrediting bodies associated with the College of Arts and Sciences and/or the Higher Learning Commission
· Has demonstrated leadership in program development, modification, and assessment practices
Anticipated Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.
APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
DEADLINE: Applications submitted by January 26, 2026 will be given priority consideration.
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Required Skills
Required Experience
Participate in an employee’s annual performance evaluation and give direct one on one feedback and coaching to team members about their skills and performance. Set clear performance goals/expectations for team and each member.
Communicate and coordinate with other Foreman at the job site to ensure optimal work flow/Quality and safety.
Responsible for the safety of LPR personnel assigned to him/her. Identify, notify of and resolve any risks that are inherent in the construction of the project striving for proactive and intentional leadership in zero injury safety culture.
Responsible for the quality of the work done by her/his crew by adhering to LPR Quality plans and designs to meet or exceed the quality control plan.
Maintaining efficient construction review of design to identify optimum balance between schedule, cost, quality, function and aesthetics. Participate in implementing effective schedule changes.
Thorough, timely and effective input of data that relates field operations into project files, logs, records including payroll time entry.
Planning, coordinating and scheduling equipment needed for work area of responsibility.
Foreman may perform labor in completing crew tasks i.e. welding, installing bolts, layout, unload trucks, operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, etc.
Report all accidents to the GF and Safety Dept. within one hour after necessary EMS steps have been taken to care for injured worker, or secure job site for continued safety.
Establish and maintain positive, long-term relationships with customers.
Performing other duties as assigned by the GF.
Is consistently aligned with the organization’s core values: