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Job description
Overview
The University of Texas Permian Basin seeks a Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities. The dean will provide strategic leadership across academic programs, faculty & staff development, student success, research, scholarship, and community engagement.
Essential Functions
Provide strategic leadership for the College of Arts and Humanities and align college priorities with University and Academic Affairs strategic plans.
Lead academic and curricular development initiatives across the College.
Oversee the administration, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs.
Support faculty development, scholarship, research, creativity, and service initiatives.
Promote excellence in teaching and student learning outcomes.
Foster activities that improve student recruitment, retention, achievement, and timely graduation.
Oversee faculty and academic staff appointments, evaluations, and performance assessments.
Develop and implement strategies that support enrollment growth and student success.
Provide leadership for accreditation, assessment, and academic quality initiatives.
Develop and manage the College budget and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
Collaborate with faculty and University leadership to establish strategic priorities and goals for the College.
Build productive relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders.
Communicate the value and impact of arts, humanities, and social science disciplines to internal and external audiences.
Support and enhance research, scholarly, and creative activities within the College.
Develop partnerships with external sponsors, funding agencies, industry representatives, and community organizations.
Promote the College and its programs to community partners and external stakeholders.
Support fundraising, grant development, and external resource development efforts.
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.
Represent the College and University in professional, community, and external engagement activities.
Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of higher education leadership and best practices.
The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in an arts, humanities, social science, or related discipline.
Progressive academic, administrative, or professional leadership experience with significant accomplishments appropriate to service as a dean.
Experience building productive administration and faculty relationships and supporting shared decision‑making processes.
Demonstrated record of advancing undergraduate and graduate student success.
Experience developing and managing strategic and fiscally sound academic budgets.
Demonstrated record of supporting institutional goals related to enrollment, graduation, and research.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated record of faculty mentorship with measurable outcomes.
Experience securing external funding from federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, or other external sources.
Experience building community partnerships that result in philanthropic or programmatic support.
Experience collaborating across multiple academic and administrative units to support student recruitment and success.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building skills.
Commitment to transparency, shared governance, and academic excellence.
Application Materials
Cover Letter
CV
List of Five Professional References
Letters of Interest
Benefits
UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex‑spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts.
Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.
UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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