Dean of the School of Social Work

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, United States
Base: $275,000-$375,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
On-site
Track record of outstanding academic leadership
Expertise in social work or related discipline
Ability to attract and retain diverse faculty
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Social Work, responsible for advancing the school's mission of social justice and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to education, and expertise in social work or a related field

Job Summary

  • The Dean will provide strategic leadership for the School's programs, faculty, staff, and students while ensuring continued growth and excellence in academic offerings and research initiatives.
  • The position requires a visionary leader committed to advancing social justice, strengthening communities, and improving the lives of individuals and families through evidence-based practice.
  • Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Social Work, responsible for advancing the school's mission of social justice and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to education, and expertise in social work or a related field.

Salary

Base: $275,000-$375,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Track record of outstanding academic leadership
  • Expertise in social work or related discipline
  • Ability to attract and retain diverse faculty
  • Demonstrated aptitude to generate public resources
  • Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leader dedicated to social justice
  • Experience with online program expansion
  • Strong alumni and philanthropic engagement skills
  • Background in policy-informed science
  • Proven success in community partnership building

Key Requirements

  • Tenured full professor appointment required
  • Expertise in social work or closely related discipline
  • Qualifications warranting tenured full professor rank

Work Rights

Not specified

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