Dean, College of Liberal Arts
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Job Location:
Fairbanks, AK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts provides visionary and strategic leadership to a broad and vibrant academic community dedicated to teaching research creative expression and public engagement. The dean oversees 18 academic departments and programs working closely with faculty students and university leadership to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration enhance academic excellence and champion the liberal arts as a cornerstone of UAFs mission. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of liberal arts education in Alaska and to promote the arts humanities and social sciences as vital forces in understanding and improving the human experience.
The successful candidate will be an experienced academic leader with a record of excellence in higher education administration teaching and scholarship. They will demonstrate strong skills in strategic planning faculty and program development budget management and effective communication. The ability to collaborate across disciplines engage with community and institutional partners and guide the college through innovation and change will be key to success in this role.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for the position include:
A terminal degree in a liberal arts discipline
Eligibility for at minimum the rank of Associate Professor
Successful leadership experience and a record of working collaboratively with faculty staff and students
Position Details:
This is a full-time Executive Management exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary andfull employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options annual leave 12 paid holidays per year tuition waivers for employees and family members and affordable medical dental and vision care coverage. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Applicant review will begin on January 23 2026.
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
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If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Brittany Tappa Signers Business Office HR Coordinator at or .
*To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
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Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
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Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
About Company
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) was established in 1961 by upgrading the Punjab Agriculture College and Research Institute, Lyallpur which was founded in 1906. UAF comprises of six faculties, nine institutes, three centers and thirty departments. Due to regional demands ... View more
