Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

UMass Dartmouth, a thriving public research university and critical engine of social mobility located on Massachusetts’ Southcoast, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the leader of the College, overseeing a vibrant academic enterprise that serves roughly 1850 undergraduate students in 20+ majors and approximately 200 graduate students in 26 programs each year, as well as more than 500 online students. The Dean leads, supports and advocates for a talented and diverse faculty of dedicated scholars and teachers, comprised of 114 tenure-line faculty and 114 full- and part-time teaching faculty in 20 academic departments. The faculty are also actively engaged in multiple interdisciplinary programs such as Data Science (BS & MS) and Engineering and Applied Sciences (PhD). The College also encompasses the School of Education, the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture, the Center for Indic Studies, the Center for Scientific Computing and Data Science Research, the Kaput Center for Research & Innovation in STEM Education, the Ora M. DeJesus Gerontology Center, and the Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center.

In keeping with UMass Dartmouth’s mission of promoting engaged teaching and learning, innovative research, and student success, the Dean will uphold high standards for academic programs, scholarship and research practice; advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the College and the university; promote sustained enrollment growth; and further strengthen UMass Dartmouth’s national profile and reputation.

UMass Dartmouth distinguishes itself as a dynamic public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research, resulting in lifelong student success. The university’s story is one of tremendous momentum and continuous expansion. Established in 1895, UMass Dartmouth has evolved from its textile roots into a comprehensive, nationally ranked research university that offers an array of highly regarded undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, nursing, and the visual and performing arts, as well as the only public law school in Massachusetts. Ranked second in Massachusetts and 102nd nationally for social mobility, UMass Dartmouth is proud to serve as an important engine of opportunity for a diverse and talented student body.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate or terminal degree in an appropriate academic discipline and have a distinguished academic record with qualifications and experience that warrant tenure and appointment at the rank of Professor in a CAS department. The individual will bring significant administrative experience, outstanding communication skills, authenticity, self-confidence balanced with humility, integrity of the highest order, a positive solutions-based approach to problem-solving, and a clear understanding of the challenges facing today's modern university.

This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site in Massachusetts. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $220,000 - $260,000 and will include a generous benefits package.

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Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter, electronically and in confidence, at the following link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21630

Confidential nominations or referrals should be directed to UMassDartmouthASDean@storbecksearch.com

Matthew Marsallo, Managing Director
Alyssa Perez, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search

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