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The Dean of the School of Leadership and Management (SLAM) is a senior academic leader of the United States Coast Guard Academy, reporting to the Provost and responsible for guiding a uniquely integrated, pre-professional academic enterprise. The School combines accredited management education, applied maritime and nautical sciences, professional legal and regulatory studies, and leadership development to prepare future Coast Guard officers for immediate operational responsibility and long-term professional growth.
Job Responsibility:
Provide visionary leadership in curriculum development, program innovation, faculty development and program accreditation
Develop and implement a strategic plan for the School, aligning with the Academy’s overall strategic goals and the Coast Guard’s Force Design 2028 initiative
Manage the School’s budget, personnel, and facilities effectively and efficiently
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, research, and service
Ensure the School maintains accreditation standards and implements effective assessment processes
Cultivate relationships with industry, government, and academic partners to enhance the School’s research and educational programs
Partner with Admissions and the greater Coast Guard to ensure a competent, management and finance-literate workforce for the US Coast Guard
Understand, appreciate, and support the maritime culture and missions of the school and the Service
Requirements:
Earned doctoral degree or terminal degree from an accredited institution in a professional field closely related to the disciplines represented in the School
Distinguished academic record with evidence of effective leadership at an accredited higher education institution
Record of achievement in teaching, research and service that merits appointment as a tenured Full Professor in the Department of Management
Commitment to public service, undergraduate education, and leadership development
Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate objectives, priorities, and challenges
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a diverse faculty and steer meaningful enhancements to curriculum, organizational structure, culture, and utilization of physical space
Evidence of alignment with Coast Guard Core Values of honor, respect and devotion to duty
Experience supporting faculty professional growth and scholarship
Successful experience fostering a shared identity and common mission across a workforce featuring academics and professional practitioners
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, personnel, and facilities effectively
Documented history of successful stakeholder engagement/support
Understanding of AACSB accreditation processes and assessment methodologies
A demonstrated ability to adapt to unique educational environments such as exists at a small service academy
Experience adapting curriculum and research to advance emerging technologies within the maritime, finance, management, leadership, and organizational behavior domains
Ability to lead organizational changes/major academic initiatives