Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Portland State University (Portland, OR)
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Portland State University seeks a Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PSU_Dean_CLAS_Profile.pdf
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Position:
The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer and provides leadership to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). Reporting directly to the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean works collaboratively both within CLAS and across other colleges to create a unified vision for the College and to provide strategic leadership to advance its overall quality, reputation, stature, and goals.
The Dean oversees teaching, research, and service missions; coordinates the faculty in developing academic policy and programs for the College; oversees the personnel, budget, and curriculum for all academic programs; and advocates for the College among external constituents, including business partners, the senior administrative team and the Academic Leadership Team. Positions reporting to the Dean include Department Chairs and Directors of Centers, Institutes, and Programs, as well as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Faculty and Professional Staff, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Engagement and Dean’s Office staff.
CLAS plays an important role in advancing the University’s campus-wide initiatives, particularly with regard to student success, sustainability and diversity. The next Dean of CLAS will have a meaningful opportunity to position the College as a fully engaged partner in campus-wide efforts to live out its vision as a national leader for social mobility through higher education, a model for serving minoritized learners, and a driving force for Portland’s success.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they come in. Those received by April 1st, 2025 will be given first consideration.
Applicants must submit a CV, a letter of interest that details their related qualifications and vision for the role, as well as a statement (one page maximum) that describes their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion personally and/or professionally.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
Portland State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and a campus climate that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Portland State University seeks a Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PSU_Dean_CLAS_Profile.pdf
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Position:
The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer and provides leadership to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). Reporting directly to the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean works collaboratively both within CLAS and across other colleges to create a unified vision for the College and to provide strategic leadership to advance its overall quality, reputation, stature, and goals.
The Dean oversees teaching, research, and service missions; coordinates the faculty in developing academic policy and programs for the College; oversees the personnel, budget, and curriculum for all academic programs; and advocates for the College among external constituents, including business partners, the senior administrative team and the Academic Leadership Team. Positions reporting to the Dean include Department Chairs and Directors of Centers, Institutes, and Programs, as well as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Faculty and Professional Staff, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Engagement and Dean’s Office staff.
CLAS plays an important role in advancing the University’s campus-wide initiatives, particularly with regard to student success, sustainability and diversity. The next Dean of CLAS will have a meaningful opportunity to position the College as a fully engaged partner in campus-wide efforts to live out its vision as a national leader for social mobility through higher education, a model for serving minoritized learners, and a driving force for Portland’s success.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they come in. Those received by April 1st, 2025 will be given first consideration.
Applicants must submit a CV, a letter of interest that details their related qualifications and vision for the role, as well as a statement (one page maximum) that describes their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion personally and/or professionally.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
Portland State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and a campus climate that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Institution: Portland State University
This is a full time position