Dean of Leadership & Policy

Dean of Leadership & Policy

About the Company

Premier public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1831

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Universities
• Tuscaloosa
• University of Alabama

Specialties

• education

About the Role

The Company is in search of an inaugural Dean for its newly established School of Leadership and Policy. The ideal candidate will be a bold, innovative, and visionary leader with a strong background in scholarship, leadership, and/or policy engagement. The Dean will be responsible for developing the School's vision and mission, creating its organizational structure, and leading the appointment of a diverse and robust faculty. Additionally, the role involves hiring key administrative and support staff, and providing leadership in planning, curricular, research, and budgetary decisions. The successful candidate is expected to engage deeply with campus and civic leaders, as well as business, industry, and government partners, to advance the goals of the School and the institution.

Applicants for the Dean position at the company's School of Leadership and Policy should have a proven track record in their respective fields and a commitment to the education of effective civic leaders and policymakers. The role requires a leader who can build on the institution's history and is dedicated to shaping the future of leadership and public policy education. The Dean will be at the forefront of the School's development, with a focus on creating a nationally recognized institution that prepares students to make a significant impact in the state and beyond. A strong network and the ability to foster partnerships are essential, as is the capacity to lead the School in a way that aligns with the company's mission and values.

Hiring Manager Title
Associate Provost

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration