Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education, Mathematics and Compu

Mercy University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of a newly established College (name to be determined) that brings together the liberal arts, social and behavioral sciences, education, mathematics, and computer sciences in a unified academic home dedicated to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, student success, and preparation for a rapidly changing workforce. This is an exciting time to be at Mercy University, as the Dean will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of this transformative entity from its inception.

The Dean will be the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, charged with translating this bold vision into reality.

Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to the new College. This is a special opportunity to develop a College, by shaping its academic programs; recruiting and supporting faculty; cultivating alumnae/i, community, school-district, nonprofit, and industry partnerships; and establishing a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and student-centered academic achievement.

The newly created College will play a central role in Mercy University’s new academic structure by integrating foundational disciplines with professional and applied programs that are essential to civic life, educational leadership, technological fluency, and human understanding. The College, as the overarching unit for four Schools, will strengthen academic identity, enhance program alignment, expand interdisciplinary collaboration, and support innovative pathways for students across the undergraduate and graduate experience.

The College will serve approximately 3,230 students, including 2,080 undergraduate students and 1,150 graduate students, across 45 academic programs: 20 undergraduate programs and 25 graduate programs. The College comprises these Schools:

• School of Mathematics and Computer Science
• School of Humanities
• School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• School of Education

Its academic portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, English, History, Spanish, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, School Psychology, Early Childhood and Childhood Education, Teaching Students with Disabilities, Educational Administration, Literacy and Multilingual Studies, TESOL, School Leadership, and related fields. Through this combination of disciplines, The College will be positioned to advance interdisciplinary teaching and learning, support liberal learning and the University’s General Education program, prepare educators and human-service professionals, and strengthen students’ analytical, technological, communication, and civic capacities.

The College will also contribute to the University’s cross cutting interdisciplinary pillars, through General Education, expanded research, and the AI Entrepreneurship Innovation Hub. By fostering cross-campus collaboration and teaching innovation, the College will prepare graduates to address complex social, educational, technological, and cultural challenges.

• Set clear student success goals for retention, progression, and completion; use dashboards and disaggregated data to close equity gaps.
• Integrate career readiness by expanding internships, practica, and employer-partnered projects aligned with program outcomes.
• Align advising, tutoring, and early-alert interventions with program learning outcomes to improve persistence and time to degree.
• Establish Student Advisory Councils that inform continuous improvement and strengthen belonging and campus climate.
• Expand high-impact practices (undergraduate research, service learning, global learning) and assess learning gains.

• Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, retention, and development; support excellence in teaching, scholarship/creative work, and service.
• Integrate professional development into institutional culture in partnership with…