"Dean, College of Arts and Sciences"

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Search for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University – a land, sea, and space grant, R1 university with membership in the prestigious American Association of Universities – invites nominations and applications for Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will serve as the chief academic and executive officer of the College. The Dean will provide strategic leadership, vision, and management in support of excellence in the College's teaching, research, and service mission consistent with Texas A&M University's research ratings, national reputation, and institutional priorities. The ideal candidate will be a visionary, goal-oriented, and collaborative academic leader with a record of success in a large, complex academic organization.

Responsibilities

• Planning – Supervises planning in the College, including: setting goals and priorities in collaboration with College and University-wide stakeholders, constructing the College budget, advocating for the resource requirements of the College departments and research units and allocating funds among them, directing operations of professional staff, and leading advocacy efforts for policy initiatives and departmental strategic plans. Measures progress and evaluates results of strategic initiatives. Communicates the vision, successes, and priorities of the College to internal and external stakeholders and advocates for the College in the University's long-term planning and policy-making processes.
• Faculty and Staff – Oversees faculty and staff recruitment, retention, and development and works with department heads on salary administration, start-up funds, professional development, promotion, and tenure. Promotes teaching and research, scholarship, or creative activities, excellence among faculty and submits recommendations for recognition of outstanding achievements when appropriate. Reviews promotion and tenure processes and faculty development in all tracks and ranks. Coordinates searches for and recommends appointments of department heads and research unit directors. Oversees the College's teaching, research, and administrative functions and delegates responsibility to appropriate faculty and staff members. Supervises, evaluates, and ensures professional development for direct reports. Communicates and works with various groups at both the College- and University-level in a complex, dynamic environment that includes education, research, and clinical care.
• Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities – Demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the research, scholarship, and creative activities enterprise across all disciplines of the College while maintaining high academic standards. Oversee world-class, high-impact research, scholarship, and creative activities advancing knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
• Budgets – Collaborates with University administration on assessing and responding to state academic and budget issues. Manages resources wisely by allocating human resources, space, technology, and budgets to support defined priorities. Oversees facilities planning and management.
• Vision and Academic Traditions – In collaboration with college- and University-wide stakeholders, conceives, fosters, communicates, and implements a shared vision for the College. Incorporating the academic traditions reflected in the College, imagines new possibilities for advancing knowledge, educating students, and serving the University and the community. Responds strategically to change and navigates through challenges with composure. Promotes excellence and fosters opportunity and collegiality among faculty, staff, and students.
• Development – Participates with the College development officer in external fund-raising activities. Increases external financial support and revenue streams for the College by building deep relationships with former students and donors. Ensures the effective utilization of endowed funds in support of donor intent.

Preferred Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree and a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the level of full professor in a College department
• Substantial record of administrative leadership in a large research university or comparable organization
• Record of success in the fiscal and operational management of a complex program
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and written and oral communication skills
• Success in fundraising to support strategic priorities of the College
• Understanding of current trends in humanities, social sciences, and sciences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and attract support for research, scholarship, and creative works—from the public and private sectors—consistent with the expectations of a comprehensive tier-one research university that has a land-, sea- and space-grant designation
• Demonstrated dedication to student success, shared governance, faculty excellence, and staff and faculty development

About The College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences was formed in 2022 when the colleges of Liberal Arts, Geosciences, and Science were merged to become the academic heart of Texas A&M University. From anthropology to zoology, the disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences reflect the rich tapestry of modern society. The Dean will have the opportunity to lead the College by strategically integrating its wide variety of departments and their collaborative efforts.

With 230+ programs of study, the 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students find their passions, achieve academic success, and secure the careers of their dreams. The College's nearly 1,000 faculty-including a Nobel Laureate and numerous members of national academies-contribute to the greater good by making discoveries and developing outreach services of local, national, and global significance. College partners find rich collaborations and support that empower individuals and organizations to make an impact.

For additional information about the College and its academic departments, visit: Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences

Procedure for Candidacy

All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and letters of interest responding to the requirements outlined in the position profile) should be submitted by March 10, 2026, for full consideration via the Parker Executive Search website: https://www.parkersearch.com/current-opportunities.

Laurie Wilder, President
Porsha Williams, Vice President
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Julia Butler-Mayes, Ph.D., Associate
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