Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Dean College of Arts and Sciences
Position Number 933601
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH College of Arts and Sciences
Department Homepage https://thcas.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department ARTS & SCIENCES-DEAN'S OFFICE
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Dean
Working Title Dean College of Arts and Sciences
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $260,000 - $272,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Senior Administrative
Primary Purpose of Position The Dean of Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college and will integrate the mission of the College with that of the University and provide inspiration for advances in teaching, research, and service.
As the chief executive officer of the College, the Dean works with faculty and staff representing the College's departments, programs, and centers, oversees strategic planning, advancement, and budget development, and guides resource allocation, teaching, research, service, outreach, and administration. The Dean supports shared governance and promotes a varied and collegial environment.
Reporting to the Provost/Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for overseeing the largest academic unit at East Carolina University. The Dean provides strategic, collaborative leadership promoting the importance of a liberal arts education throughout the University.
Key Responsibilities include:
Leadership and Administration - Provides strategic direction, manages key leadership recruitment and evaluations, and acts as the primary liaison with university leadership to ensure policy compliance (55%)
Research, Enrollment, and Strategic Planning - Drives institutional growth by fostering research collaboration, developing strategies to address enrollment and retention trends, and advocating for liberal arts academic priorities (30%)
Resource Development and External Relations - Leads external relationship building through high personal involvement in donor and alumni cultivation to acquire vital resources for the college (15%)
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - A distinguished record of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship, along with demonstrated academic leadership and experience advancing research initiatives.
- An earned terminal degree in a discipline represented within the College and qualifications for appointment with permanent tenure at the rank of Professor.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, with the ability to foster collaboration across the University and regional community.
- A proven record of leadership effectiveness, including experience in strategic planning, budgetary and personnel management, administrative processes, and academic policy.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising and the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.
- Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.
License or Certification Required by Statute or RegulationPreferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Experience administering Ph.D. programs is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Executive Search Team at executivesearch@northcarolina.edu. To apply, please visit
ECU Dean, Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences | Job Detailsto submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position remains open until filled.
Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit the required documents, as requested. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.Initial Screening Begins 01/12/2027
Rank LevelQuick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98296
