Director of Faculty Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion

Posting date
06/30/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1128516

Department this Position Reports to
Institutional Diversity and Equity

Hiring Range Minimum
please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum
please inquire

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

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.

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

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
chloe.n.poston@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Shontay Delalue

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, 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

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/69462

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.