Dean of Arts & Sciences — Strategic Academic Leader

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences to provide visionary academic and administrative leadership. You will guide strategic direction, budget oversight, fundraising, and external partnerships while championing student success and research excellence.

The Dean will foster collaboration across departments, advance interdisciplinary initiatives, and serve as a public spokesperson for the college’s mission and the university’s liberal arts commitment.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate and a record of scholarly achievement sufficient for appointment as a full professor.
• Experience advancing undergraduate and graduate education and student success.
• Proven fundraising and alumni engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, programmatic, financial, fundraising, and management leadership for the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Recruit and retain distinguished faculty; support graduate education and student outcomes.
• Advocate for liberal arts education and lead collaborations across units; secure external funding.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategy development

Communication

Education

Doctorate

Tools

Academic administration

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences to provide visionary academic and administrative leadership. You will guide strategic direction, budget oversight, fundraising, and external partnerships while championing student success and research excellence.

The Dean will foster collaboration across departments, advance interdisciplinary initiatives, and serve as a public spokesperson for the college’s mission and the university’s liberal arts commitment.