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Dean, School of Humanities Position Profile and Announcement DEAN, SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES POSITION PROFILE AND ANNOUNCEMENT CLICK HERE TO APPLY REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SUCCESS. THE UNIVERSITY POSITION PROFILE AND ANNOUNCEMENT Lindenwood University invites nominations and applications from motivated, forward-looking academic professionals for the position of Dean of the School of Humanities. 02 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY, Offering 130 degree programs to approximately 13,200 students, Lindenwood University is known nationally and internationally for its innovation, entrepreneurship and extraordinary dedication to D EGREE students. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and 130PROGRAMS uniquely committed to an educational model that develops the whole person, Lindenwood faculty, staff, and administration integrate a values-centered curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests, and futures of our students. 13,200 Lindenwood, a dynamic four-year institution dedicated to STUDENTS excellence, is the second oldest college west of the Mississippi. Lindenwood has grown into the impressive University that it is today – with a historic 200+ acre campus situated in the heart of St. Charles, Missouri. It is Lindenwood’s student-centered approach that sets it apart. While our history in education dates back nearly 200 years, we are constantly pushing the world of tomorrow, seeking out innovative ways to give our students a lifelong advantage. We are sharpening the cutting edge, offering new courses and programs to match an ever-evolving demand. "WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING CRITICAL THINKERS WHO ARE CAPABLE OF OVERCOMING COMPLEX INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES." 03 UNIVERSITY VISION & MISSION REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SUCCESS. Enhancing lives through quality education & professional preparatory experiences. 04 UNIVERSITY VALUES REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SUCCESS. INTEGRITY CREATIVITY We are committed to ensuring trust and respect for We are committed to the development of original ideas, knowledge all persons in an environment that cultivates and innovative approaches to solving complex problems. individual and institutional integrity. DEDICATION COMMUNITY We are committed to developing a high performance We are committed to creating a connected community, work ethic and dedication to discipline or vocation. sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals supporting personal and professional growth. EXCELLENCE HISTORY & TRADITION We are committed to providing quality Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving University that has a and excellence in all our endeavors. historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth. 05 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SUCCESS. OUR ACADEMIC SCHOOLS Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP); Arts, Media, and Communications; Education; Health Sciences; Humanities; Robert W. Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship; Sciences 12:1 Student-To-Faculty Ratio (Undergraduate) 2 Doctoral Degree Programs, School of Education 88 Undergraduate Degree Programs Graduate 3 Specialist Programs, School of Education 37 Degree Programs TOP 10 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS: Business Administration 6 Elementary Education 2 Exercise Science 7 Marketing 3 Criminal Justice 8 Accounting 4 Biological Sciences 9 Sports Management 5 Psychology 10 Finance 06 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT. PROVOST. Dr. Michael D. Shonrock & Dr. Marilyn S. Abbott 07 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP DR. MICHAEL D. SHONROCK PRESIDENT Dr. Michael Shonrock was appointed as the 22nd president and professor of the Lindenwood University System on June 1, 2015. Prior to this appointment, Michael served as president and professor at Emporia State University and senior-vice-president and professor at Texas Tech University. Michael holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas, an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Community College Administration from Pittsburg State, and a Master of Science (M.S.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Western Illinois. DR. MARILYN S. ABBOTT PROVOST Marilyn Abbott has served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs since 2015. Her responsibilities include oversight of all academic programs and personnel, as well as maintaining state, regional, and national academic accreditations. Prior to assuming the role of Provost, Dr. Abbott served as Associate Provost and as Dean of the School of Sciences. As a Professor of Biology she taught courses for General Education students and for Biology majors. Before joining Lindenwood University, Dr. Abbott was involved in biological research in corporate and university settings. 08 THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES Preparing for Every Future 09 THE LINDENWOOD SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES OFFERS 8 DEGREE PROGRAMS, 24 MINORS, & 3 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS With over 300 undergraduate students, the School of Humanities is a key contributor to the general education program, providing four required courses in composition, literature, and American history. Committed to meeting the educational needs of each student, the School of Humanities includes majors, minors, and certificate programs designed to give students the flexibility and resources needed to design their professional and personal futures. Small class sizes allow for one-on-one interaction between students and professors. Award-winning faculty members have degrees from some of the best graduate programs in the country. They are committed scholars who present at national and international conferences and publish scholarly books and articles. The School is also home to the Geographic Information Systems lab where students learn cutting-edge interdisciplinary data mapping and analysis. "FOCUSED ON THE THE HUMAN CONDITION ACROSS TIME AND SPACE" 10 THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES PREPARING FOR EVERY FUTURE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES STATEMENT The School of Humanities at Lindenwood University prepares students for every future by providing them with the experience they need to succeed in their careers and their lives. Values . High-impact teaching – Focusing on mentoring . 21st-Century skills – Teaching students to read relationships through small class sizes and carefully, think critically, and communicate emphasis on advising. Internships, study abroad clearly, skills that never go out of fashion – and opportunities, and other forms of hands-on cannot be replicated by robots! Courses enrich learning offer valuable professional and life technological abilities with the lessons of human experiences. experience. Life-long learning – Nurturing students’ curiosity . Human connections – Helping students develop about the world and enhancing their abilities to empathy, embrace diversity, and recognize the learn independently. Courses make students into common human experience across space, time, the intellectually flexible problem solvers that culture, and language. employers want. 11 ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION DEAN OF HUMANITIES 12 PROFESSORS 1 ASSOCIATE DEAN 1 STAFF 14 ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS 1 ASSISTANT DEAN 17 STUDENT EMPLOYEES 10 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS 1 PROGRAM DIRECTOR 4 INSTRUCTORS 2 PROGRAM CHAIRS 36 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS 12 PROGRAMS PREPARING FOR EVERY FUTURE MAJORS . The School of Humanities offers the following majors: . English Literature . Masters of Public Administration . Creative Writing Emphasis . Political Science . Historical Studies Pre-Law Emphasis . Spanish . Philosophy & Religion . Interdisciplinary Studies Christianity Emphasis . International Relations Comparative Religion Emphasis . Asian Studies Emphasis Interdisciplinary Philosophy Emphasis Security Studies Emphasis Traditional Philosophy Emphasis All programs within the School of Humanities focus on the human condition across time and space. Students are asked questions like “What does it mean to be a human being?” and “How should people treat each other in our society?” By teaching students to answer these kinds of questions, they are also taught how to learn—or better, how to teach themselves. 13 13 PROGRAMS PREPARING FOR EVERY FUTURE CERTIFICATES . Professional writing . Intercultural Fluency .Spanish . .MINORS .American Studies . Visual Culture and History .Chinese Studies . International Relations . .Creative Writing . Political Science . .English Literature . Public Administration . .Writing and Professional . Art and Religion . Communication . Catholic Studies .Gender Studies . Critical Thinking .Medieval and Early Modern Studies . Ethical Reasoning .Geography . Interdisciplinary Philosophy History . Philosophy .Public History . Philosophy of Religion .Social Studies . Religion 14 THE DEAN ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 15 THE DEAN, SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES REPORTS TO THE PROVOST The dean is the academic and administrative leader of the school. He or she is responsible for overseeing and assisting students in their academic learning, establishing goals and direction for the department, providing leadership for all staff in the department, and creating and monitoring the department’s budget. 16 THE DEAN ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL: . Be a bold and visionary academic . Cultivate collaboration and partnership within the & administrative leader. school, university, and external communities. Have high energy, be an enthusiastic, . Establish and maintain collaborative educational committed and passionate servant leader. partnerships
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