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Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
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Position Number: 5916566
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Position Type: Deans - Fine and Applied Arts

Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
Central Washington University

Central Washington University (CWU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH). Joining a dedicated team of faculty, staff, and students, the new Dean will play a key role in fostering student success, cultural awareness and equity, supporting CWU's mission to expand educational access and create a legacy of learning. The Dean will lead initiatives in the College of Arts and Humanities that align with CWU's values of engagement, belonging, and stewardship, embodying a shared commitment to sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline associated with programs represented in the College of Arts and Humanities

Four years of leadership experience directing academic endeavors at the level of department chair/program director/ equivalent or above, or equivalent experience in the public or private sector outside academia

A record of teaching effectiveness, professional leadership, and scholarship sufficient to support tenure and appointment as a full professor in one of the College's academic departments

Demonstrated experience with personnel resources, including faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) processes, or equivalent employee feedback and promotion processes

Exposure to academic budget principles and management, with the ability to understand and manage the dynamics of a multi-stream and complex State funding budget model

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, other college deans, and students to develop, articulate, and implement a shared vision and strategic initiatives for the College

Excellent interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills

Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and program development by actively fostering collaborative teaching, research, and program initiatives that bridge multiple academic disciplines, enriching the educational experience and addressing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and evidence of experience effectively engaging and working with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and communities

A commitment to shared governance and collaborative decision making

Ability to engage external stakeholders and work effectively with donors and grant agencies

Ability to be an effective champion of the importance of the liberal arts

Please review the list of required and preferred qualifications in the detailed position profile found on the Academic Search open searches page.

Central Washington University is assisted by Academic Search. A completed application will include the following documents, to be separately submitted electronically in pdf format:
1. A cover letter which clearly summarizes how the applicant addresses each of the listed required qualifications, preferred qualifications (as applicable), and leadership agenda/characteristics. The letter should include a discussion of how the applicant's experiences, ideas, and abilities contribute to CWU's diversity initiatives and values.
2. A current curriculum vitae (CV) that includes responsibilities and accomplishments, as well as scholarly achievements.
3. Names and contact information for five references with a note indicating the relationship to the applicant. (References will not be contacted without permission.)
Nominations and applications should be sent to CWUCAHDEAN@academicsearch.org.

The position will remain open until filled, with full consideration given to applications received by February 24, 2025.
Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity with Stacey Morgan Foster, JD, senior consultant, at stacey.foster@academicsearch.org.