Dean of Humanities

Ranger College•Ranger, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dean of Humanities provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and academic direction for the Humanities Division. This position is responsible for fostering academic excellence, supporting faculty and staff, advancing student success, and ensuring the effective operation of all humanities programs and services. The Dean oversees curriculum development, budgeting, personnel, assessment, accreditation, and community engagement while promoting innovation and collaboration across the institution.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a humanities discipline from an accredited institution (doctorate preferred).
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or administrative experience in an academic setting.
Demonstrated experience in faculty supervision, budget management, and academic program administration.
Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
Commitment to student success, shared governance, and academic excellence.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate in a humanities discipline, higher education administration, or related field.
Experience as a department chair, dean, or other academic administrator.
Community college experience.
Experience with strategic planning, enrollment management, and grant development.
Familiarity with state higher education regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for the Humanities Division, including academic programs, faculty, staff, and related initiatives.
Supervise, support, and evaluate division faculty, department chairs, and staff in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Lead strategic planning, goal setting, and continuous improvement efforts for the division.
Oversee curriculum development, revision, and assessment to ensure academic quality, rigor, and relevance.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and institutional policies.
Develop, manage, and monitor the division budget, including resource allocation and fiscal stewardship.
Promote student success through innovative programming, retention initiatives, and academic support services.
Collaborate with faculty to assess student learning outcomes and implement improvement strategies.
Support faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding, professional development, and retention.
Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.
Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and course offerings to meet student and institutional needs.
Represent the Humanities Division on institutional committees, councils, and task forces.
Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, business leaders, and transfer institutions.
Support grant development, fundraising, and external partnership opportunities.
Facilitate program review and accreditation processes.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and integration across academic divisions.
Address student concerns, academic issues, and faculty matters in a timely and effective manner.
Encourage the use of instructional technology and innovative teaching practices.
Fulfill Caring Campus responsibilities by cultivating a welcoming, student-centered environment, building meaningful connections, responding with empathy, and proactively supporting student success through communication, collaboration, and care.
Perform other duties as assigned.