Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Position Information Position Position Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Type Job Type Regular Position Summary

Founded in 1893, New Mexico Highlands University is a public, comprehensive institution serving its global and local communities. Its mission is to provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering creativity, critical thinking and research in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions within a diverse community. Located in Las Vegas, N.M., with centers in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Farmington and online, NMHU strives to be a premier comprehensive university transforming lives and communities now and for generations to come.

It is steadfastly committed to its core values of excellence, diversity, accessibility and responsiveness, which define the Highlands experience and provide the foundation of its brand.

Serving approximately 2,700 total students, evenly distributed between residential, commuter and online, the University offers 29 bachelor’s degree and 31 master’s degree options spread out across four colleges and schools:
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work;
School of Business, Media and Technology;
School of Education; and College of Arts & Sciences. With its online programs having experienced significant growth, NMHU stands out for its accessibility and flexibility in delivery, effectively serving students of all types. The student-faculty ratio is 15-1.
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), a Hispanic Serving Institution in Northern New Mexico, seeks a student-centered, visionary leader with an innovative spirit for the position of Dean of the Arts & Sciences. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College leading faculty and staff to include hiring, recommendation for reappointments, promotion and tenure, post-tenure review, and annual evaluations.

The Dean ensures the integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement of new and current academic programs and services, builds and maintains relationships with the community, promotes student success and satisfaction, engages in fund/friend-raising, supports increasing enrollment and retention of students, manages fiscal and other resources. The position will also lead development of new, and enhancement of existing academic programs that promote professional development, faculty research, and other scholarly activities.

Responsibilities include leading the development, evaluation, and administration of the college curriculum on all campuses and online. The successful candidate will have the experience and skills to advance the College of Arts & Sciences.

The Dean reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Provost Council and Deans Council.

• Provide Leadership to the College of Arts & Sciences including strategic planning and analysis;
• Provide leadership in the recruitment of faculty;
• Oversee personnel matters involving academic and non-academic employees within the College of Arts & Sciences including recruiting qualified candidates, and conducting personnel evaluations within the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Make recommendations to the Provost regarding personnel appointments and re-appointments, promotions, and dismissal if necessary;
• Provide the Provost with monthly reports, reports for the Board of Regents, and annual reviews of staff;
• Oversees and manages faculty workload plans;
• Articulate budgetary needs of the College and manage the allocation and expenditure of resources;
• Represent the University and the College of Arts & Sciences in recruiting efforts and attend various academic and…