Job Description

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science and Education(CHASSE). CHASSE seeks a dean who will empower the college’s 10 departments and schools, strengthen their achievements, and provide transformative leadership for innovative, future-facing degrees and curricula.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader with the passion and ability to advance the humanities and liberal arts, further applied learning opportunities, and build community connections in order to prepare students with critical skills needed to lead in this fast-paced, ever-evolving society. Reporting to the provost, the dean will work cooperatively with the faculty, department chairs, other deans, the provost, and the chancellor to develop and implement the college’s and university’s plans and other institutional goals.

UA Little Rock, classified as an R2: Doctoral University- High research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, is Arkansas’s premier metropolitan university and enrolls nearly 9,000 full- and part-time students. The university offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees across more than thirty departments in three degree-granting colleges and a law school. UA Little Rock, located in Central Arkansas and its capital city, provides a unique environment that combines a fast-paced business and technology hub with cultural offerings and deep ties to the Little Rock community. Featuring ample affordable housing opportunities and a diverse and vibrant food scene, the city is also home to many cultural institutions and offers ten world-class healthcare institutions and one of the nation’s largest pediatric hospitals—Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Central Arkansas is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene, including Ballet Arkansas, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Argenta Arts District, and many more.

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science and Education includes the Schools of Art and Design, Education, Human Inquiry, Literary and Performing Arts, Public Affairs, and Mass Communication, as well as the Departments of Applied Communication, History, Psychological Science and Rhetoric and Writing. These offer a wide range of certificates, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.

In its next dean, UA Little Rock seeks a collaborative, visionary leader with an accomplished record of administrative experience at the department level or above. Also required is a terminal degree from an accredited institution and a proven track record of leading and managing organizational change. Candidates with at least 5 years of administrative experience, an interest or experience in fundraising, strong communication skills, and experience growing a department, school, or organization will be at a decided advantage.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a letter of application describing their interest and qualifications for the position, a current vita, and five references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Nominations and application materials should be sent electronically via email to UA Little Rock’s search consultant, Ann Yates, at DeanCHASSE@buffkinbaker.com.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.