Dean of College of Arts and Science

Job Title: Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Agency: Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department: Provost, Vice President Academic & Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary: $14,166.67 monthly

Job Location: Killeen, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean will serve as the academic and administrative leader for the College of Arts and Sciences and will be responsible for the strategic and academic direction of its operations. The Dean will work with department chairs, faculty, and staff to achieve the goals of the college and the university through shared governance, collaborative and consultative processes, and consensus-building.

The Dean will be committed to faculty and staff development and adopt strategies to support faculty teaching, scholarship, and service, consistent with the teacher‑scholar model.

• Enhance the reputation and ranking of the College at regional and national levels.
• Effectively navigate challenges by managing change, addressing crises, and mitigating risks to ensure the college's continued success.
• Lead efforts to enhance recruitment, retention, and graduation rates by developing and marketing degree programs for both traditional and non‑traditional students.
• Create and foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, alumni, industry, and other community partners to support fundraising, inform the revision and development of curricula that meet industry needs, and facilitate the college's growth.
• Promote student success after graduation, provide support for experiential learning, academic achievement, career preparedness, and participation in student organizations and activities.
• Develop and implement a vision for the college, aligning intermediate and long‑term growth plans with the university's strategic and insti

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University‑Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.