Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Dean, College of Liberal Arts

About the Company

Premier public research university

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1837

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Higher Education
• Universities

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Dean for its College of Liberal Arts. The Dean will be a key leader in the institution, with a primary responsibility to uphold and advance the college's commitment to excellence in higher education. This role involves being a strong advocate for the college's academic programs, ensuring high-quality performance across all offerings, and fostering an environment of free inquiry and expression. The successful candidate will also be tasked with building and maintaining both internal and external partnerships to enhance the college's revenue and support its academic mission. A terminal degree is required for this position. The ideal candidate for the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the company will have a proven track record in academic leadership, including experience in enrollment management and the development of strategic partnerships. They should be prepared to lead a large and diverse faculty and student body, with a focus on critical and imaginative thinking, effective communication, and a deep understanding of the various dimensions of human experience. The role demands a courageous and proactive individual who can navigate the challenges of a comprehensive research university and is dedicated to the preservation, transmission, interpretation, and creation of knowledge within the liberal arts.

Hiring Manager Title

provost and senior vice president for academic affairs

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions