Dean of Liberal Arts

Company: Nicholls State University

Job Location: [Not specified]

Category: Liberal Arts Deans

Type: Full-Time

Position Title: Dean of Liberal Arts

Position Number: 500153

Salary Range: $115,000.00

Position Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: College of Liberal Arts

Responsibility / Duty

Cultivate and maintain university, district, community, and state partnerships through collaborative leadership and engagement with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of members of impacted communities.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Responsibility / Duty

Develop innovative, creative, and efficient methods to work with faculty and staff to respond positively and effectively to regional, state, federal regulations and accreditation requirements.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Responsibility / Duty

Provide administrative leadership through advocacy for college, departmental, and programmatic resources to ensure the College of Liberal Arts operates effectively in providing quality educational programs across its various academic units.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Responsibility / Duty

Attract, develop, and retain top-tier faculty and staff while developing and maintaining a diverse community where all members are valued and have a shared sense of mission. Champion faculty governance. Champion academic freedom, integrity, and rigor.

Percentage Of Time: 15

Responsibility / Duty

Attract and retain students in the College of Liberal Arts through positive recruitment endeavors and by strengthening the educational experiences of all students.

Percentage Of Time: 15

Responsibility / Duty

Ensure the long-term financial viability of the College of Liberal Arts and its programs, including strengthening existing and diversified revenue streams, strategically leveraging the College's relationship with public and private partnerships, and capitalizing on fundraising success. Maintain an environment where graduates can be prepared to successfully compete in an increasingly diverse work environment.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Minimum Experience Required

Proven record of relevant leadership experience and accomplishments at the Dean, Assistant/Associate Dean, or Department Head level with advancing degrees of responsibility related to curriculum, accreditation, budgeting, hiring, evaluating personnel, and other pertinent activities.

Minimum Education Required

Terminal Degree in a field relative to the disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts.

Minimum Licenses Required

If field of practice requires licensure, the successful candidate must hold, or be eligible to obtain, appropriate licensure for their discipline in the state of Louisiana.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the student body, student organizations, faculty, department heads, staff, deans from other colleges, the Provost, the President, and other administrators at all levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and success with accrediting and essential regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development and curriculum building.
• A record of academic accomplishment qualifying for the rank of at a minimum tenured associate professor under the promotion and tenure policies at Nicholls State University.

Preferred Education

Terminal Degree in a field relative to the disciplines within the College of Liberal Arts.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining excellence in academic programming and research, including experience with accrediting agencies, innovation in instructional methods, strategic planning, and shared governance.
• Expertise in managing personnel and conflict.
• Experience with managing complex budgets and resources; experience in fundraising with a vision toward innovative opportunities that benefit the College.
• Ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, other members of the administrative team, and outside constituents to clearly articulate the mission, vision, needs, and accomplishments of the College.
• Respect and appreciation for the diverse disciplines represented in the College.

Other Preferred Requirements

• Academic accomplishment: distinguished academic accomplishments qualifying the Dean for the rank of tenured professor.
• Academic leadership: demonstrated success in developing and maintaining excellence in academic programming and research, including experience with accrediting agencies; demonstrated innovation in instructional methods; experience in strategic planning and shared governance.
• Management experience: expertise in managing personnel and conflict.
• Financial expertise: experience with managing complex budgets and resources; experience in fundraising with a vision toward innovative opportunities that benefit the college.
• Communication skills: the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, other members of the administrative team, and outside constituents to clearly articulate the mission, vision, needs, and accomplishments of the College.
• Networking and team-building skill: the ability to work internally and externally to develop relationships and partnerships with other academic institutions, artistic facilities, and businesses to advance the teaching, research/creative expression, and service needs of the College.
• Commitment to diversity: the ability to work with diverse colleagues, students, and populations; a commitment to support diversity initiatives that address awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills leading to cultural competence.
• Positive, energetic thought leader/critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills; broad knowledge base and practice in innovative, engaging teaching pedagogy; proven record of turning ideas into action, committed to student success for all students; strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills; creative, enjoys freedom of thought; thrives on new ideas and implementing change; evidence of being a self-starter with a proven record of initiative; enjoys a fast paced environment; listens carefully and well; intellectually curious; teachable; and strongly committed to diversity.

Employment Year: Fiscal Year

Employment Basis: Full-time

Closing Date: 10/24/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants: The search committee encourages all applicants to upload an Administrative Philosophy document under the Teaching Philosophy section. Act 264 of the 2013 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature requires unclassified employees who earn $100,000 or more annually to provide proof, within 30 days of hire, that they have a valid driver's license and all vehicles registered in their name are registered in the State of Louisiana. Successful candidates impacted by Act 264 will be expected to comply with these requirements as a condition of employment.

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