Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Confidential - Westfield, MA
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Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences About the Company Recognized research & education university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1893 Employees1001-5000 Specialties EducationCriminal JusticeRegional PlanningBusiness ManagementEconomicsEnglishCommunicationMovement ScienceMusicand Political Science and Psychology. About the Role The Company is seeking a Dean for its College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will be an innovative and collaborative leader with a strong scholarly and administrative background. The Dean will be responsible for supervising an administrative assistant and academic department chairs, managing a significant budget, and providing leadership to a large faculty body. A key aspect of the role is to champion the liberal arts and lead the faculty in developing a compelling vision for public liberal arts education. The Dean must also be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to create an environment that actively opposes discrimination and intolerance. Applicants for the Dean position at the company's College of Arts and Sciences must have an earned terminal degree in an appropriate academic discipline and a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service. Preferred qualifications include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, experience in supporting underrepresented groups, and a history of open, collaborative leadership. The role requires the ability to work with academic departments to ensure programs are innovative and relevant, as well as experience in academic administration, budgeting, and strategic planning. The Dean will also be involved in the development of professional graduate programs and must be able to balance multiple priorities while proactively addressing challenges. Hiring Manager TitleProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration
Created: 2025-01-30