The individual in this role is expected to be on campus a minimum of 3 times per week.

Hanover, NH

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.

Dartmouth seeks an experienced leader to promote equitable faculty recruitment, retention and development as Director of Inclusive Faculty Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Diversity Officer, you will partner with the Provost's Office and academic deans on strategic efforts to advance faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key responsibilities include co-leading hiring committee trainings and equitably reviewing faculty searches; building mentoring and community-building programs for underrepresented faculty; tracking and analyzing data on recruitment, retention, and promotion; and consulting on policies/initiatives for inclusive faculty development. The ideal candidate has 5+ years developing and supporting faculty DEI initiatives and project management experience in higher education.

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.

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, conduct review, 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.

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.

To be fully considered for this position application materials should be submitted by March 29, 2024.

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.

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

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.