Executive Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

The Company is seeking an Executive Dean for its College of Arts and Sciences, a pivotal role in one of the nation's most significant public liberal arts and sciences colleges. The successful candidate will be a distinguished scholar with a terminal degree, capable of leading a diverse faculty across natural and mathematical sciences, social and historical sciences, and arts and humanities. This leadership position demands a visionary who can articulate the relevance of liberal arts and sciences in the contemporary world, particularly in the context of the new age of AI. The Executive Dean will be responsible for the College's academic vision, faculty and staff leadership, research and creative enterprise, educational portfolio, student success, budget, resource generation, and long-term institutional health. Key responsibilities for the Executive Dean include advancing a future-facing vision for the liberal arts and sciences, preparing the College for the impact of artificial intelligence, and building on high-potential areas of research and creative strength. The role also involves helping traditional fields respond to changing student demand, strengthening student outcomes, and leading the College toward long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior academic leadership, a commitment to undergraduate education, and the ability to generate resources through philanthropy and partnerships. They must be adept at leading through complexity, with a focus on trust, transparency, and candor, and be prepared to work in a large, decentralized academic community with a strong commitment to public higher education.