Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

West Chester University seeks an innovative, knowledgeable, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. This leader will build upon the University’s solid foundation of overall excellence and lead the College of Arts and Humanities to new heights in shared governance and exciting new strategic directions.

The Dean is the principal spokesperson and advocate for the College and sits on the Dean’s Council to formulate and implement University policies and strategic plans. The Dean is responsible for the review of curricula and programs, staffing, budgeting, oversight of all operational functions of the College, alumni cultivation, and fundraising. Additionally, the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities also functions in various University-wide roles and in the external community. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Dean must be committed to collaborative, ethical leadership and skilled in human and financial resource management, as well as strategic planning.

West Chester University's College of Arts and Humanities offers academic programs that feature small classes, excellent internship opportunities, and highly qualified faculty who are committed to teaching excellence and a wide range of research interests. The College consists of a total of 145 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 77 temporary faculty members, and 13 staff members organized into eight departments: Art + Design, Communication and Media, English, History, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Theatre and Dance, and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Qualifications

The Dean will possess an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a field that is represented in the College of Arts and Humanities and have the qualifications necessary for appointment to full professor within the College; a record of quality teaching, scholarship, and administrative experience at the college level in programs reflected in Arts and Humanities; proven expertise and experience with specialized accreditation processes; effective interpersonal skills, and highly proficient oral and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience as a chair or program director in a large department or institution and university-level experience with budget and personnel within a collective bargaining environment.