Dean - School of Arts and Sciences

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City Tech seeks an exceptional Dean to lead the School of Arts and Sciences, guiding eight departments and advancing academic excellence in a dynamic urban setting. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will drive strategic planning, budgeting, and external partnerships to support student success and program growth.

Qualifying candidates hold a Doctorate or equivalent and have substantial administrative leadership, fundraising ability, and a commitment to diversity in higher education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
• Earned doctorate or equivalent with a record of distinguished scholarship, research, and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Foster academic excellence, innovation, and student success.
• Support faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Manage the School's budget, personnel, and resources.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with CUNY, college, and accreditation requirements.
• Represent the School within the College and to external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Curricular development

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Dean - School of Arts and Sciences

New York City College of Technology (aka City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies. We are the largest public college of technology in New York State, and exceptional in that we go beyond traditional class offerings to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for our students in order to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. City Tech is one of ten CUNY colleges designated as leading research institutions in 2025’s Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. It was ranked 30 overall and ranked number 15 as a top performer on social mobility in the 2027 US News and World Report’s Best College Rankings (within Regional Colleges North). City Tech seeks an exceptional leader to serve as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

POSITION DETAILS

The School of Arts & Sciences is home to eight departments—African American Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Science—and offers a diverse range of degree programs spanning the liberal arts, sciences, mathematics, communication, and interdisciplinary fields. Programs include A.A. and A.S. degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences, an A.S. in Chemical Technology and Computer Science, and B.S. degrees in Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Computational Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Data Analytics/Economics, Health Communication, Mathematics Education, and Professional and Technical Writing. The School provides students with a broad, rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences while preparing them for further study, professional careers, and lifelong learning.

Reporting to the Provost, and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Dean functions as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Arts and Sciences and provides leadership for academic programs, faculty development, student success initiatives, strategic planning, assessment, budgeting, external funding, assessment and accreditation activities. The Dean works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and college leadership to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the College.

The Dean’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide visionary leadership for the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Foster academic excellence, innovation, and student success.
• Support faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Manage the School's budget, personnel, and resources.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with CUNY, college, and accreditation requirements.
• Represent the School within the College and to external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctorate or equivalent with a record of distinguished scholarship, research, and teaching.
• Significant administrative experience and evidence of leadership in a diverse academic community.
• A demonstrated facility for fundraising and curricular development is highly desirable.

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$160,000 – $190,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after November 30, 2026.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 33097

Location: NYC College of Technology

Job Type: Full-Time