Dean position available at the College of Liberal Arts of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position to commence on July 1, 2019.

The successful candidate will have a record of distinguished administrative leadership, teaching, and scholarship appropriate for a senior faculty appointment within an academic discipline represented in the College of Liberal Arts. The Dean will be committed to creating a vibrant academic and intellectual climate in the College, foster and champion a collective vision for the liberal arts, exercise creative and consultative leadership, have experience with budgeting and strategic planning, and work effectively with a multidisciplinary faculty, staff, student body, and other units of the University.  The successful candidate will also have a proven record of developing external and internal relations, a successful record of fund-raising, and a sustained record of advancing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in a field within the CLA; a minimum of three years of administrative experience at least at the department head or equivalent level; a record of teaching, research, and service that meets the qualifications necessary to be tenured at the rank of Professor in one of the departments within the College; a strong record of administrative leadership and personnel and budgetary management; effective written communication skills; a record of developing external relations with public and private sectors; and a record of commitment to enhancing and maintaining diversity among students, staff, and faculty.

To Apply

Applicants must apply online via the employment system at: https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs, job ID number 327283.  Individuals from underrepresented groups and US Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

The search committee will begin review of completed applications December 3, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.  The anticipated start date is July 1, 2019.

This position will remain open until filled.