Dean, College of Sciences & Humanities

Marymount University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia invites applications for the Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities. The Dean serves as chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for programs, faculty development, student success, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, the Dean will oversee accreditation activities, curricular innovation, and budget stewardship while advancing enrollment growth and partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in arts, humanities, social/behavioral sciences, science, math or engineering or related field.
• Progressive leadership with significant accomplishments at dean level or higher.
• Experience building admin and faculty relationships and supporting shared decision-making.
• Record of advancing undergraduate and graduate student success.
• Experience developing and managing strategic, fiscally sound budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the College of Sciences and Humanities and its schools.
• Lead academic and curricular development initiatives across the College.
• Oversee administration, assessment, and continuous improvement of programs.
• Support faculty development, scholarship, research, and service.
• Promote teaching excellence and student learning outcomes.
• Foster student recruitment, retention, achievement, and timely graduation.
• Oversee appointments, evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Develop strategies to support enrollment growth and student success.
• Lead accreditation, assessment, and academic quality initiatives.
• Develop and manage college budget and resource stewardship.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders and external sponsors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Faculty development

Enrollment growth

Budget oversight

External relations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Terminal degree in a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia invites applications for the Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities. The Dean serves as chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for programs, faculty development, student success, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, the Dean will oversee accreditation activities, curricular innovation, and budget stewardship while advancing enrollment growth and partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni,