Dean, College of Sciences

West Liberty University • West Liberty, WV

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About The Position

West Liberty University is seeking a current employee to serve as Dean of the College of Sciences. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the College’s chief academic and administrative officer and provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction while fostering academic excellence, innovation, student success, and collaborative scholarship. The College includes Biological Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Medical Laboratory Science, Psychology, Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Physical Science and Mathematics. This internal search is open only to current West Liberty University employees; external applications will not be considered.

The Dean will advance student achievement, support faculty excellence, strengthen academic programs, and build partnerships that enhance the College’s impact on campus and across the region. The role includes leadership of program development and assessment, accreditation, enrollment and student success initiatives, research and scholarship, budget and resource management, personnel matters, and relationships with alumni, healthcare partners, industry leaders, and community organizations. The Dean also performs additional duties assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Applications should be submitted by November 13, 2026, for full consideration. Final employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; West Liberty University does not sponsor employment visas. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free campus.

West Liberty University describes itself as a close-knit academic community dedicated to student success and scholarly achievement. Employee benefits and campus perks include approximately two days of annual leave per month, 12–13 paid holidays per year, a comprehensive benefits package, free access to campus wellness facilities, free admission to WLU events with an employee Topper Card, a 100% undergraduate tuition waiver for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents, and a 50% graduate tuition waiver for eligible employees in select programs.

Requirements

• Must be a current West Liberty University employee.
• Must hold a minimum rank of Associate Professor at the time of appointment.
• At least two years of full-time faculty experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, academic administration, committee leadership, program coordination, or related areas.
• Successful completion of a background check is required for final employment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the University does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience with accreditation processes, budget management, strategic planning, and personnel supervision.
• Evidence of successful collaboration across academic and administrative units.
• Desired leadership competencies: strategic leadership; integrity and ethical decision-making; collaboration and relationship building; initiative and innovation; accountability and dependability; strong communication skills; commitment to student success; sound judgment and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the College of Sciences.
• Lead the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs and curricula.
• Ensure successful accreditation outcomes and maintain productive relationships with accrediting and external agencies.
• Provide strategic leadership for enrollment growth, student retention, and student success initiatives across the College.
• Champion faculty and student engagement in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
• Foster excellence in teaching, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage college budgets, facilities, personnel, and resources effectively and responsibly.
• Develop annual budget requests in collaboration with department chairs and faculty.
• Make recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs concerning faculty recruitment, retention, promotion, tenure, evaluation, sabbatical leave, and disciplinary matters.
• Strengthen relationships with alumni, healthcare partners, industry leaders, and community organizations.
• Address faculty, staff, and student concerns with professionalism, fairness, and integrity.
• Support technology and instructional practices that enhance student engagement, retention, and degree completion.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Benefits

• Approximately two days of annual leave per month.
• 12–13 paid holidays per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Free access to campus wellness facilities.
• Free admission to WLU events with an employee Topper Card.
• 100% undergraduate tuition waiver for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 50% graduate tuition waiver for eligible employees in select programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed