The client, a world-class research university in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the next Searcy Family Dean of the College of Arts and Science (A+S). The new dean will lead an academic community focused on excellence, innovation, and bold ideas, shaping the future of liberal arts education at the university. A+S is the most academically diverse college at the university, offering over 100 majors and minors across various disciplines and playing a foundational role in the university's mission.
Under its current leadership, the college has expanded its research footprint, increased external grant funding, and launched infrastructure projects to enhance the academic experience for students and faculty. The next Dean will inherit a collegial, ambitious, and fiscally sound college with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence. They will be responsible for defining the future of liberal arts and sciences education at the university and beyond, by investing in academic and physical infrastructure and accelerating discovery across all fields.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative, strategic, and intellectually engaged leader to work closely with faculty, students, staff, and senior leadership to advance the vision for A+S. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, managerial sophistication, financial stewardship, fundraising abilities, and a commitment to shared governance. The client is an equal-opportunity employer, striving to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and integral to collective success.