Provides leadership to advance an innovative and forward-looking vision, mission and goals of the College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences (CHAS) that anticipates and responds to changes in higher education. Responsible for all aspects of administration of the College; oversight and effective management of budgets and staff that will make the college sustainable; effectively communicates and develops strong collaborative relationships within the college, the University, and the external community that advance student learning and success; advances the College’s central role in the strategic goals of the University; creates and maintains a welcoming and productive environment for faculty, staff and students; collaborates with Enrollment Management, Admissions, and University Relations to lead proactive and strategic recruiting efforts for the College in alignment with the University; oversees hiring, promotion, and evaluation of CHAS faculty; fosters the professional growth and development of all CHAS department heads, directors, and staff; facilitates the integration of appropriate and emerging technology (including AI) in accord with current or future industry standards; works in partnership with the University’s academic leadership; coordinates fundraising efforts in conjunction with the UNI Foundation; and serves on the Deans’ Council. Works collaboratively with the deans of the academic colleges, departmental faculty, and the community to advance an innovative curriculum for students; evaluates current curriculum and builds innovative programs in alignment with accreditation practices, industry trends, educational needs, and workforce demands; and works closely with faculty senates and student leaders to shape the future of CHAS. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: An earned doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the College and a demonstrated record of effective teaching, scholarship and professional activity that would merit appointment with tenure at the rank of full professor within one of the departments in the College; demonstrated successful administrative experience in the following areas: budgetary planning and fiscal management; hiring, evaluation and recruitment of faculty and staff. 

Preferred: Experience building and leading faculty and staff in: developing and leading an innovative vision for 21st century curriculum that advances the whole student for success; leading academic and administrative quality improvement initiatives; recruiting and retaining students; offering faculty development opportunities; participatory decision-making; attracting and generating external sources of funding; and working in a shared governance environment.

Applications received by Monday, September 30, 2024 will receive full consideration. To apply, visit http://careers.uni.edu/. 

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI), located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is one of three state universities in Iowa and the only comprehensive institution. 

A member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the institution has been honored with two AASCU Excellence and Innovation Awards in the past five years. The first award, in the area of Student Success and College Completion, recognized UNI’s peer mentoring program and its focus on first-year students, making them feel at home and putting them on a path to success. The second award for Regional and Economic Development acknowledged the UNI Regional Entrepreneurship Project, reaching into 17 Iowa counties to develop a customized strategic plan in each area, thus assisting local leadership in success for their local economies. The University and its faculty, staff, and students are ranked consistently and recognized regionally and nationally for success.

Founded in 1876, the University’s enrollment is approximately 9,000 students in five colleges: the College of Education; College of Business; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; and the Graduate College. UNI is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; there are many programs within the institution that have discipline- specific accreditation based on their high quality.

In addition to a robust academy of faculty focused on teaching, research and service, outside the classroom UNI’s vibrant campus is home to more than 260 student clubs and organization, 17 Division 1 collegiate sport teams, a multitude of fine arts options and more.