The Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion is a new position that reports to the Dean of the Faculty and is focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the faculty and across the curriculum. This position will also work closely with the President's Office on institutional strategies to ensure the college is a diverse and welcoming community. Charged with oversight of faculty recruiting procedures within Academic Affairs, this position will work with faculty members who serve as diversity representatives on search committees, assess our hiring procedures, and play an integral role in the development and description of faculty position requests. In order to facilitate on-going and effective collaboration on campus related to campus climate and diversity, this person will also collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs, with the Associate Director of Human Resources, and act as a key liaison with the Office of Admission. The person in this position will also oversee the work of the Director of Teaching and Learning Initiatives to develop and sustain diversity initiatives such as faculty training in inclusive pedagogies and the exploration of ways to broaden further the inclusion of diverse voices in the curriculum. These initiatives will help to ensure that Rhodes College supports members of the College community in relevant aspects of curricular development, teaching and learning. The position includes some teaching (normally 2 courses each academic year), but the disciplinary home is open. Candidates should hold the highest degree in their discipline.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision.

The College is located in the vibrant, diverse city of Memphis and is pleased to have partnerships with key organizations in the city such as the National Civil Rights Museum, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Church Health Center, and a number of Shelby County schools. Through research, internships, and volunteerism, Rhodes faculty, students, and staff are engaged across the city of Memphis, and we look forward to expanding those opportunities in the coming years.

Please apply online at https://jobs.rhodes.edu  ; only online applications will be accepted. A complete application includes a letter of interest, a CV, and the names of three references. Please address in a separate statement your interest in working at a liberal arts college, and how your previous scholarship, teaching, and service have prepared you to serve in this capacity. Review of completed applications will begin on January 29, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Milton Moreland, Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs (morelandm@rhodes.edu ).

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity as one of its core values  (http://www.rhodes.edu/collegehandbook/10309.asp ).