Aboutthe Role
Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean provides strategic leadership for the College's academic programs, research initiatives, and administrative operations while advancing academic excellence, collaboration, and the College's long-term success.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction for the College, including long-range planning, academic program development, and implementation of University priorities.
- Oversee the College's departments, programs, clinics, and centers, including the development and evaluation of academic leadership.
- Champion excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service while supporting faculty and student success.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and advance research programs across the College and University.
- Develop strategies to support student enrollment, retention, and graduation.
- Oversee budget development and resource allocation to advance the College's academic priorities.
- Lead fundraising and resource development efforts, cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
- Promote shared governance and strengthen relationships across the University and broader community.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Qualifications- 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 earned from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications- Experience administering Ph.D. programs is preferred.
SpecialInstructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) through the online application system. A list of professional references may also be submitted but is not required. Applications received by January 11, 2027, will be given priority consideration, although confidential review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
Candidate materials will be maintained in confidence throughout the search process. Finalists invited to participate in campus interviews may be asked to waive confidentiality to facilitate engagement with the broader University community. References will not be contacted without the candidate's prior knowledge and consent. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with UNC System policies and procedures.
ContactInformation
East Carolina University has retained the UNC System Office Executive Search Services team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations may be directed to the Executive Search team at [redacted].
