Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences

City University of New York•New York, NY

51d•$210,000 - $251,000

About The Position

At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone's responsibility Baruch College seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader to serve as the next Dean of the Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences ("Weissman" or "the School"). Located in the heart of New York City, Baruch College ("Baruch") has delivered on its mission of excellence, access, and outcomes since its founding in 1847 as part of what is now the City University of New York system. As the liberal arts core of Baruch College, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to a liberal arts and sciences education focused on critical thinking and engaged learning for all Baruch students. A leader in advancing social and economic mobility, Baruch College is known for its rigorous academic programs and affordability for students historically underserved by higher education. For its rare combination of excellence and access, it has repeatedly ranked first on CollegeNET's annual Social Mobility Index. U.S. News & World Report places Baruch in the top 10 for "Least Amount of Debt at Graduation" among regional universities in the North, and Money Magazine gave the College top ratings on its annual "Best Colleges" list in 2024. Most recently, The Wall Street Journal ranked Baruch No. 1 among public colleges in the Northeast and No. 1 in the nation for best value-for the second year in a row-reinforcing the College's growing national reputation for providing an exceptional education at an accessible price. Baruch enrolls approximately 20,000 students across its three schools. The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences serves a critical role for the College as the provider of the core undergraduate curriculum for the entire College. Over 4,000 students are enrolled in Weissman degree programs, and all Baruch undergraduate students who enter as first-year students are required to complete at least half of their coursework through the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to its 3,826 undergraduate students, the Weissman School offers six Master's programs, providing students with intellectually rigorous, engaging experiences, and close mentoring from a caring and accomplished faculty. As a member of the College's senior leadership team, the Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Baruch College President's Cabinet. The Dean is responsible for providing strategic vision and collaborative leadership for the Weissman School while advancing the broader mission of Baruch College. The Dean sets standards for intellectual engagement and academic excellence; leads planning and development; ensures assessment and accreditation of the School and its academic programs; champions interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation; supports faculty scholarship and student success; and builds external partnerships that benefit the School and the College as a whole.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience
Academic credentials commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor in the Weissman School

Nice To Haves

Deep commitment to liberal arts education in a public university setting
Significant leadership and administrative experience in a complex academic environment
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across schools and units
Strong management, communication, and decision-making skills
Experience using data to guide strategic planning and resource allocation
Commitment to faculty development, scholarship, and interdisciplinary teaching
Experience with program assessment, accreditation, and academic innovation
Success in building partnerships with external stakeholders
Fundraising experience or potential, especially in a campaign setting

Responsibilities

Providing strategic vision and collaborative leadership for the Weissman School
Advancing the broader mission of Baruch College
Setting standards for intellectual engagement and academic excellence
Leading planning and development
Ensuring assessment and accreditation of the School and its academic programs
Championing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation
Supporting faculty scholarship and student success
Building external partnerships that benefit the School and the College as a whole.

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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