Dean, Honors College

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid leave

Faculty retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center membership

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a Dean for the Honors College. This position serves as the chief academic officer, responsible for strategic leadership, faculty recruitment, and administrative functions.

Ideal candidates possess a terminal degree and significant academic leadership experience, including budget management and fundraising. The role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to engage with a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in academic leadership.
• Record of teaching and scholarship sufficient for tenure.
• Experience managing complex budgets and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative leadership for the Honors College.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty.
• Oversee academic programs and student learning outcomes.
• Manage administrative functions including budgeting.
• Lead fundraising initiatives for academic programs.

Skills

Academic leadership

Fundraising

Program administration

Budget management

Curriculum development

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for the position of Dean of the Honors College.

Job Summary

The Dean is the chief academic officer of the Honors College, responsible for strategic leadership, faculty recruitment, budgeting, program administration, and external representation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative leadership for the Honors College.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty; cultivate an intellectually vibrant community.
• Oversee academic programs, curriculum, assessment, and student learning outcomes.
• Manage administrative functions, including budgeting, marketing, and strategic planning.
• Represent the college within UNR and to external constituencies at local, state, regional, and national levels.
• Lead fundraising and development initiatives for academic programs and student opportunities.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree and minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience in academic leadership.
• Record of teaching and scholarship sufficient to receive tenure and rank of professor with tenure home in the Honors College.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an Honors Program or College at the university level.
• Experience in academic program administration, assessment, and outcome evaluation.
• Experience managing complex budgets, including strategic allocation of funds for scholarships, fellowships, research, and programming.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising or external resource development for academic programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engagement with the national honors education community and familiarity with organizations such as the National Collegiate Honors Council, the Higher Education Research Institute, and the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities.
• Understanding of best practices in honors education, interdisciplinary curriculum design, high‑impact practices, and undergraduate research.
• Experience in program development, proposal writing, and launching new courses or initiatives.
• Experience leading curriculum development in interdisciplinary or undergraduate‑focused settings.
• Ability to design and support transformative student experiences, including undergraduate research, experiential learning, community engagement, and global learning opportunities.
• Experience building and sustaining community‑based or institutional partnerships that provide students with experiential learning, mentorship, or professional development opportunities.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Salary schedule information is available on the University Human Resources Salary Schedules webpage.

Benefits

• Health insurance including dental and vision.
• Generous paid leave, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Faculty retirement plan with 19.25% university contribution.
• Eligibility for the National System of Higher Education (NSHE) retirement program for full‑time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Fitness center membership opportunities.
• Mental health and employee assistance programs.

EEO Statement

UNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category.