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Join Our Team! Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence

Join Our Team! Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence

October 18, 2023

The College of Social Work (CSW) invites applications for the Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence. The position would begin summer of 2024 and is a 12-month appointment. We are recruiting a visionary leader to champion inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) efforts that align with the vision and mission of the CSW, OSU, and the social work profession. We seek candidates committed to (1) research excellence, outreach, and advocacy that contribute to the advancement of human rights within CSW and our communities; (2) inclusive pedagogy where IDEA values are integrated into the explicit and implicit curriculum and teaching practices; and (3) being a continual learner who fosters an ongoing learning culture within the college community. 

The Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence reports to the Dean. In collaboration with the Office of Research, Academic Affairs, Community Engagement, and the college community, they will hold primary responsibility for advancing our college’s culture of embracing and promoting IDEA. The Associate Dean will purposefully design and implement programs and practices that result in a welcoming college environment.

An ideal candidate will have qualifications commensurate with tenure at the rank of professor (or is prepared to advance to professor) in social work or another related discipline. Experience in equity and inclusion through research, scholarship, teaching, leadership, and/or administrative practices is required. We encourage applicants whose backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and talents will promote an inclusive culture that advances the mission and vision of our college.


History

CSW is the oldest continuously accredited public social work program in the United States. OSU is recognized as one of the world’s leading public research and teaching universities. The college offers many innovative program options at the undergraduate, MSW, and PhD levels, including traditional and online formats. OSU is located in Columbus — Ohio’s vibrant and inclusive state capital and the 14th largest city in the nation. Successful candidates will join our 43 faculty, 94 staff and more than 1,300 students. For more information, visit our website.


How To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately, with campus visit invitations scheduled as soon as possible. The position will remain open until it is filled. 

To apply, please visit go.osu.edu/join-our-team. While applying, you will be required to submit: (1) a cover letter that addresses your administrative experience and leadership philosophy; your understanding of inclusive excellence, IDEA, and goals for transformational diversity; research interests and trajectory; teaching philosophy; and approach to recruiting, supporting, and teaching a diverse student population; and (2) a curriculum vitae. Information about applicants will remain confidential until acceptance of a campus visit.


Questions

Dr. Arati Maleku and Dr. Cecilia Mengo, Co-Chairs, Faculty Search Committee
Email: CSWFacultyApplicants@osu.edu


The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.