Honors College Dean
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The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations of candidates in its search for its next Dean of the Honors College (Honors). The new Dean will have the opportunity to develop and articulate a strategic vision for Honors, a diverse community of student scholars from all majors who are dedicated to academics, creative activity, research, and service. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Honors and is responsible for strategic, programmatic, and financial operations.
As UTA’s new senior leadership team leads the institution into its exciting future, the Dean will lead Honors in its support of UTA’s central mission to promote and achieve academic excellence as it works to become one of the nation’s most inclusive and impactful research universities. The Dean will support and sustain a highly effective work environment and a culture of collaboration within Honors and with UTA’s other Schools and Colleges while championing the value of a liberal arts education.
The ideal candidate will have considerable administrative experience in a highly complex research institution, a collaborative and visionary leadership style, the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity, a record of research and scholarly accomplishment that would support tenure upon arrival, and an understanding of a variety of creative endeavors and research initiatives that span academic disciplines at a comprehensive university.
The ideal candidate will also possess a strong working knowledge of the academic enterprises within higher education and have a deep appreciation for how research intersects with the educational mission of a university that serves a diverse, large urban population. The successful candidate will be a relationship-builder who can promote interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen Honors’ contribution to UTA and the surrounding communities. This leader will also be a transformational leader of people and programs with the creative vision, energy, integrity, personal qualities, and professional profile to inspire a dedicated team and garner the trust and collaboration of colleagues across the University. The Dean will demonstrate administrative ability and competence; and a record of commitment to attracting and serving a diverse student body, supporting a multicultural university, and creating a respectful environment that embraces all individuals is essential. Additional information about this position can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.
The Search Committee invites expressions of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, WittKieffer at [email protected].
Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position and should be submitted to WittKieffer consultants, Mercedes Chacón Vance, and Natalie Song via the firm's candidate portal.
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, and/or veteran status. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. See the University of Texas at Arlington’s Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.
As UTA’s new senior leadership team leads the institution into its exciting future, the Dean will lead Honors in its support of UTA’s central mission to promote and achieve academic excellence as it works to become one of the nation’s most inclusive and impactful research universities. The Dean will support and sustain a highly effective work environment and a culture of collaboration within Honors and with UTA’s other Schools and Colleges while championing the value of a liberal arts education.
The ideal candidate will have considerable administrative experience in a highly complex research institution, a collaborative and visionary leadership style, the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity, a record of research and scholarly accomplishment that would support tenure upon arrival, and an understanding of a variety of creative endeavors and research initiatives that span academic disciplines at a comprehensive university.
The ideal candidate will also possess a strong working knowledge of the academic enterprises within higher education and have a deep appreciation for how research intersects with the educational mission of a university that serves a diverse, large urban population. The successful candidate will be a relationship-builder who can promote interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen Honors’ contribution to UTA and the surrounding communities. This leader will also be a transformational leader of people and programs with the creative vision, energy, integrity, personal qualities, and professional profile to inspire a dedicated team and garner the trust and collaboration of colleagues across the University. The Dean will demonstrate administrative ability and competence; and a record of commitment to attracting and serving a diverse student body, supporting a multicultural university, and creating a respectful environment that embraces all individuals is essential. Additional information about this position can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.
The Search Committee invites expressions of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, WittKieffer at [email protected].
Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position and should be submitted to WittKieffer consultants, Mercedes Chacón Vance, and Natalie Song via the firm's candidate portal.
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, and/or veteran status. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. See the University of Texas at Arlington’s Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.
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