Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Posting Number FAE
1989 Advertised Title Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number Category Academic Executive Department College of Arts and Sciences Position Summary

The University of Memphis (UofM) seeks nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The University is pursuing an innovative and dynamic Dean to provide strategic and visionary leadership for the College. The desired candidate will have a proven track record of delivering results, making measurable impacts, implementing innovative solutions, professionally developing their team members and working collaboratively across a complex organization and a broad range of community stakeholders.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the University serves a population of close to 20,000 students and 2,700 full-time employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty; offers bachelor's degrees in more than 250 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100M in research expenditures for FY24, and has an operating budget of $500 million.

The UofM is one of two Carnegie R1 public flagship universities in the state of Tennessee. From record-breaking fundraising to all-time-high retention and graduation rates to rising national rankings and research excellence, the progress and upward trajectory of the UofM cannot be denied. Located in the heart of culture-rich Memphis, the UofM is experiencing significant growth and development - a huge transformation since our founding in 1912.

The University's Central Campus is located on 1,160 acres in a quiet residential neighborhood in Memphis. The UofM also maintains a campus in Jackson, Tennessee (UofM Lambuth) and offers many highly ranked degree programs online through UofM Global.

Position

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean is responsible for providing the academic leadership and vision necessary for setting strategic, operational and financial directions of the College. This includes strategic planning, personnel hiring and evaluation, faculty management, student success, academic program development, facilitation of research and scholarship, professional accreditations, interdisciplinary collaborations, and fiscal management and efficiency. The Dean has overall responsibility for developing an effective collegial environment that promotes excellence in research, teaching and service.

The next Dean will have a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across campus to foster innovative teaching and research, build regional and international connections, foster and develop industry collaborations, and deliver interdisciplinary programming, addressing the needs of students and faculty with a global perspective.

The Dean will be a visionary leader and an integral part of the community, college, and surrounding region, with several opportunities to significantly impact the continuing growth and success of the College. As the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer, the Dean oversees all matters related to educational, scholarly, budgetary, and administrative affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide strategic oversight and expertise for all aspects of the College, including representation of the College within the University of Memphis and beyond.

* Lead the strategic planning, growth, and development of the College in a visionary, inclusive, innovative, entrepreneurial, and fiscally sustainable manner.

* Understand complex budgetary decisions with an ability to think critically and responsibly to ensure sound resource allocation and problem solving.

* Collaborate effectively throughout the College and across the University, maximizing student and faculty opportunities.

* Communicate clearly, consistently, and transparently both up and down the organizational structure.

* Ensure that the College has effective programs of student recruitment, retention, advising and student success activities.

* Engage in…