"Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences"

Job Description

Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

West Virginia University (WVU) invites nominations and applications for an innovative and charismatic Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. As a land-grant institution designated as a very high research activity (R1) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, WVU seeks a leader with a vision that prioritizes student success, shared governance, faculty excellence, and staff development.

Reporting to the provost, the Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University will serve as the chief academic and executive officer of the College. The Dean will provide strategic leadership, vision, and management to support excellence in the College's teaching, research, and service mission, consistent with West Virginia University's top-tier 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. They should also have a deep understanding of and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education.

The next dean must be visionary, with demonstrated leadership qualities and exceptional interpersonal skills. They must demonstrate the ability to fundraise to support the College's strategic priorities and understand current trends in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess an earned Doctorate and a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the level of full professor in a department within the College and a substantial record of administrative leadership in a large research university or comparable organization at the level of Dean, Associate Dean, Department Head, or Chair.

Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting WVU in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV to WVUDeanCAS@greenwoodsearch.com

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Julie Holley and Maggie Mayes.

Julie Holley
julieholley@greenwoodsearch.com
850-687-5104

Maggie Mayes
maggiemayes@greenwoodsearch.com
850-869-9993

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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