Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science, and Education
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Humanities Arts Social Science and Education(CHASSE). CHASSE seeks a dean who will empower the colleges 10 departments and schools strengthen their achievements and provide transformative leadership for innovative future-facing degrees and curricula.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader with the passion and ability to advance the humanities and liberal arts further applied learning opportunities and build community connections in order to prepare students with critical skills needed to lead in this fast-paced ever-evolving society. Reporting to the provost the dean will work cooperatively with the faculty department chairs other deans the provost and the chancellor to develop and implement the colleges and universitys plans and other institutional goals.
UA Little Rock classified as an R2: Doctoral University- High research activity by the Carnegie Foundation is Arkansass premier metropolitan university and enrolls nearly 9000 full- and part-time students. The university offers baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees across more than thirty departments in three degree-granting colleges and a law school. UA Little Rock located in Central Arkansas and its capital city provides a unique environment that combines a fast-paced business and technology hub with cultural offerings and deep ties to the Little Rock community. Featuring ample affordable housing opportunities and a diverse and vibrant food scene the city is also home to many cultural institutions and offers ten world-class healthcare institutions and one of the nations largest pediatric hospitalsArkansas Childrens Hospital. Central Arkansas is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene including Ballet Arkansas the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts the Arkansas Repertory Theatre the Argenta Arts District and many more.
The College of Humanities Arts Social Science and Education includes the Schools of Art and Design Education Human Inquiry Literary and Performing Arts Public Affairs and Mass Communication as well as the Departments of Applied Communication History Psychological Science and Rhetoric and Writing. These offer a wide range of certificates undergraduate and graduate degrees.
In its next dean UA Little Rock seeks a collaborative visionary leader with an accomplished record of administrative experience at the department level or above. Also required is a terminal degree from an accredited institution and a proven track record of leading and managing organizational change. Candidates with at least 5 years of administrative experience an interest or experience in fundraising strong communication skills and experience growing a department school or organization will be at a decided advantage.
Confidential inquiries nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a letter of application describing their interest and qualifications for the position a current vita and five references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Nominations and application materials should be sent electronically via email to UA Little Rocks search consultant Ann Yates at
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
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