Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the chief academic and administrative officer for the college at the University of Pikeville. The Dean provides strategic leadership and vision for academic programs and fosters a high-quality environment for teaching, service, and scholarship, while strengthening partnerships within and outside CAS. The role oversees faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation; fundraising and relationship-building; community outreach and collaboration; budget management and resource allocation; program and curriculum development and assessment; and regional, state, and national accreditation. The Dean leads the development of new academic programs and enhancement of existing programs, supports students and faculty, and collaborates with stakeholders to advance the University’s mission of serving central Appalachia.

Requirements

Terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Administrative leadership experience in higher education.
Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online in a higher education environment.
Experience working with technology, particularly integrating it into courses in innovative ways that enhance student engagement and learning.
Experience managing budgets and personnel.
Ability to communicate and develop relationships and partnerships within the University and surrounding community.
Alignment with the University mission.
Ability to embrace diversity in serving a growing higher education community.
Ability to foster excellence and innovation.
Demonstrated strong character and outstanding integrity.

Responsibilities

Oversee personnel matters for academic and non-academic CAS employees, including recruitment, evaluations, and long-term faculty professional development plans.
Provide the VPAA with annual reviews of faculty and staff, including individualized professional development plans.
Recommend personnel appointments, reappointments, promotions, and dismissals to the VPAA.
Prepare and manage faculty workload plans.
Manage the CAS budget, including allocation and expenditure of resources.
Represent the University and CAS in recruiting and at academic and social functions on and off campus.
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration, cooperation, and scholarly activity.
Develop annual goals and objectives and guide CAS activities.
Serve as liaison to relevant professional associations and state and national regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Support SACSCOC accreditation efforts with the VPAA, including compiling data and preparing accreditation documents.
Coordinate academic program assessment and development.
Support University-wide assessment of key general education outcomes.
Collaborate with University colleagues on grant applications and proposals for external project funding.
Participate as a member or chair of academic and campus-wide committees, as appointed by the VPAA or elected by faculty.
Collaborate with the Registrar on course schedules and student registration processes.
Maintain productive working relationships with faculty and administration across academic and non-academic sectors.
Communicate effectively with University constituents, the surrounding community, and the State.
Attend conferences and seminars and share trends and concepts in teaching, learning, and advising with the campus community.
Perform other duties as assigned.