Dean, College of Humanities

About the Position

The Dean of the College of Humanities is a member of the university's senior academic team. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and oversees departments and programs in the college.

The Dean has primary responsibility for administering college instructional programs; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of academic excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship; developing and promoting long-range goals for the college; supporting interdisciplinary activities among departments of the college; planning, administering, and communicating about the college annual budget; implementing and interpreting university and state policies; making independent recommendations on all college personnel matters; managing, supporting, and evaluating college managers and staff; and recommending appointments of chairs and supervising their administrative functions.

The Dean plays a major role in developing external relations with organizations, individuals, the community, and government, and in seeking supplemental external support for the college. The Dean has responsibility for providing effective leadership to support the increasing ethnic and gender diversity and international character of the college. The Dean represents the college in the university and community, and performs other duties assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor within one of the disciplines of the college
• At least three years of successful administrative experience in higher education, involving oversight of academic programs, personnel, and/or budget management at or above the level of department chair (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated record of excellence in university-level teaching, scholarship, and/or creative activity
• Demonstrated experience mentoring faculty, promoting faculty research and scholarship, and advocating for resources to support their professional growth
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and work effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff, university administrators, alumni, and community leaders
• Demonstrated ability to provide visionary leadership, set strategic goals, and promote academic excellence in a complex and diverse academic environment
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff in all aspects of academic and administrative leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of administrative or leadership experience in higher education, especially overseeing complex operations or large organizational units
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, advancement, or development activities, including securing major gifts or building relationships with donors and alumni
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation, manage change, and implement new initiatives or technologies in academic settings
• Evidence of successful strategic planning and implementation, including experience with long-term visioning and adapting to higher education trends
• Familiarity and experience working within shared governance structures and fostering collaborative decision-making with faculty and staff in a collective bargaining environment
• Experience using data analytics for institutional assessment, program evaluation, and continuous improvement