Dean-College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university seeks a visionary Dean for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. This pivotal role involves leading a diverse academic community, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing innovative teaching and research. The Dean will champion the college's mission while ensuring alignment with the university's strategic goals. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of arts and humanities education and engage with a vibrant student body. Join a dynamic institution committed to excellence and community impact in higher education.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Qualifications

• Required terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in academic leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
• Foster excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Academic Administration

Fundraising

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)

Job description

Dean-College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application Instructions:

Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The N.C. A&T Dean of CAHSS Search Committee will begin to evaluate applications in June 2025. Although applications will be welcomed until the time a new Dean is selected, candidates should submit materials by Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, to ensure full consideration.

Storbeck Search l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by TaJuan Wilson, Managing Director, Felicia McGinty, Managing Director, and Kate Phillips, Senior Search Associate. Submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out our Talent Profile here: NCA&T Dean – College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences . For nominations and inquiries, please contact: [e-mail] , all inquiries are strictly confidential.


You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ( NCAT ) invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ( CAHSS ) a cornerstone of the University, with nearly every student passing through one of the six departments and a mission to prepare students for a global workforce by providing high quality academic programs, scholarly research and services that are innovative and interdisciplinary across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. CAHSS students can explore over 24 bachelor degrees and three master’s degree programs across the departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and the Visual and Performing Arts/Theater. Launched in the Fall of 2016, the College is home to the Center of Excellence in Social Justice which engages in interdisciplinary local, regional, and national exploration of the past, present and future regarding race, economics, higher education, civil rights, and public policy. With the first cohort founded in Fall 2024, CAHSS’s newest degree is the Ph.D. program in Criminal Justice, offering specializations across digital forensics, investigative science, research methodology, and social justice.

Through the College, N.C. A&T is one of the largest producers of undergraduate degrees awarded to African Americans in the visual and performing arts. Its theater program, accredited for more than 30 years, is one of only five accredited programs at HBCUs, and is the third oldest among the programs. The music program has been accredited for more than 25 years. The University is one of the top campuses for master’s degrees awarded to African Americans in English, literature, and letters. The University’s Journalism and Mass Communications department is one of only two accredited programs in the UNC system and is one of only seven accredited programs among HBCUs.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ( CAHSS ) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the College, providing strategic vision and leadership to advance the College’s mission in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. The Dean fosters excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement while championing innovation, digital advancements, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Dean has an administrative team comprising an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Faculty Success, professional staff and six chairs across the CAHSS departments.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of English, History, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, Political Science and Criminal Justice, and Visual and Performing Arts.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution, and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

A terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent, including an MFA ) in a relevant discipline within the arts, humanities, or social sciences is required, along with a distinguished record of research, creative work, and academic leadership. The successful candidate will be a leader who brings proven experience in strategic planning, innovative pedagogical impacts across the arts, humanities, and/or social sciences, and will be a confident fundraiser of resources, external investments, and partnership opportunities.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Dean-College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Position Number

Position Number 000768

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Office of the Provost

Organizational Location

Organizational Location Provost/VC for Acad Aff

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Office of the Provost

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA2684

Open Date

Open Date 05/06/2025

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 06/11/2025

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 05/06/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application Instructions:

Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The N.C. A&T Dean of CAHSS Search Committee will begin to evaluate applications in June 2025. Although applications will be welcomed until the time a new Dean is selected, candidates should submit materials by Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, to ensure full consideration.

Storbeck Search l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by TaJuan Wilson, Managing Director, Felicia McGinty, Managing Director, and Kate Phillips, Senior Search Associate. Submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out our Talent Profile here: NCA &T Dean – College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences . For nominations and inquiries, please contact: [e-mail] , all inquiries are strictly confidential.


You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you been awarded a terminal degree in Fine Arts?
  • Yes, I have been awarded a terminal degree in Fine Arts.
  • No
• Please indicate where you learned of this position:
  • North Carolina A&T State University website
  • University of North Carolina System website
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Indeed.com
  • Other

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts

Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts

Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)

Other Document

Research Statement

Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy

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