CASSH Dean

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The College of Arts Humanities and Social Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for the Deans position with a start date of July 1 2026.

Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Under general supervision of the provost the deans primary responsibilities include general administration of all college programs and the oversight of curricular budgetary assessment program and faculty development. The Dean is responsible for providing the overall vision and leadership for the college with a clear focus on the liberal arts innovation inter- and cross-disciplinary activities undergraduate graduate and general addition the Dean is expected to work smoothly with shared governance and collaboratively with the other college deans while advocating for the needs of the college. Finally the Dean is expected to engage with the community and participate in fundraising.

The College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts innovative interdisciplinary programs and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the universitys General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. CASSH colleagues embrace the teacher-scholar model and share a deep commitment to student success. College faculty see teaching and scholarship as connected with research and creative work enhancing the classroom and mentoring experiences. CASSH prepares students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society.

The review of applications starts onMonday January 5 2026.Applications received on or beforeJanuary 5thareprioritizedand review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

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College of Arts Humanities and Social Science

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$150000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university.
• A proven record of teaching and scholarship sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in one of the departments of the college
• A strong record of progressively responsible administrative and management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A commitment to ethical honest open and transparent leadership practices.
• Experience building relationships across the university and with alumni local partners and donors.
• Knowledge of and experience with international students and international programs.
• Experience in strategic planning activities.
• Experience with academic program assessment.
• Demonstrated record of leadership resulting in continuing improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrated commitment to faculty and staff professional development.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications.

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Names and contact information of 3-5 references included a direct supervisor

Contact Information:

Terry Lilley

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Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWL will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• paid holidays and sick days after 5 years of employment you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.