The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence and operational effectiveness
Job Summary
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence and operational effectiveness.
The position emphasizes promoting student success through mentorship, experiential learning, and data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes and workforce readiness.
The role involves cultivating strong external partnerships with industry, government, and community to enhance research, innovation, and the School’s visibility locally and globally.
Matching Summary
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence and operational effectiveness.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership and administration
Curriculum development and innovation
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Faculty and staff team building
Student success and experiential learning
Research and external partnership cultivation
Nice-to-have
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Entrepreneurial mindset
Technological proficiency in education
Shared governance and inclusive excellence
Fundraising and alumni engagement
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Distinguished record meriting tenured professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Experience at four-year land-grant institution preferred
Proven strategic and innovative leadership
Commitment to shared governance
Ability to secure external funding
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States