Visionary Dean — Humanities & Sciences College

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Dean for the College of Humanities and Sciences to provide strategic academic leadership. The Dean will oversee programs, research, and faculty development, while guiding budget, fundraising, and external partnerships.

Responsibilities include advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting inclusive excellence, and enhancing student outcomes across psychology, sciences, and liberal arts within a large, research-focused university.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; terminal degree strongly preferred.
• Senior leadership in higher education with academic excellence.
• Experience in fundraising, alumni relations, and external engagement.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary collaboration and change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for the College of Humanities and Sciences.
• Oversee budgets, accreditation, assessment, and resource allocation.
• Lead fundraising and external relations to advance programs and facilities.
• Foster inclusive excellence, faculty development, and student success.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Higher education leadership

Fundraising

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Dean for the College of Humanities and Sciences to provide strategic academic leadership. The Dean will oversee programs, research, and faculty development, while guiding budget, fundraising, and external partnerships.

Responsibilities include advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting inclusive excellence, and enhancing student outcomes across psychology, sciences, and liberal arts within a large, research-focused university.