Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences (internal only)

Posting Details

Position Information
Working Title
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences (internal only)

Department
College of Arts & Sciences

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Position Number

Purpose of Position
NKU's College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for the position of Associate Dean. The Associate Dean works collaboratively with the dean, fellow associate dean, the college budget officer, office staff, center and school directors, department chairs, program heads and directors, and other university administrators, and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

This search is open to internal candidates only. This is a twelve-month appointment available to tenured faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor rank. We encourage applications by members of the college community across the breadth of our disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the person hired for this position will be determined collaboratively with the dean and the leadership team and may include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting college initiatives to promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, including coordinating selection of faculty for award and recognition programs and professional development programs
• Collaborating with faculty, directors, chairs, college administrative staff, graduate school administrative staff, and other administrative staff both within and outside Academic Affairs on tasks and projects determined in consultation with the dean
• Leading efforts for developing, collecting, analyzing, and evaluating information required for college and university reports and providing reports when requested
• Chairing college-wide committees
• Supporting college and campus accreditation efforts as needed
• Coordinating ad hoc projects (e.g. convocations, chair/director development, program review, etc.)
• Supporting career development efforts for our college's students
• Assisting in the interpretation of college and university policies and regulations and serving as an advisor to the dean
• Promoting the college through attendance at events
• Working collaboratively to help lead the college communication and marketing strategies

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• Tenure in one of the college's academic departments
• Ability to be successful in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives/projects to successful completion
• Willingness and desire to learn new skills to support the work of the college
• An understanding of the university's strategic plan and ability to work across departments, schools, programs, and centers to facilitate alignment and success
• A passion for supporting faculty, staff, and student growth and excellence
• Experience in evidence-based decision making
• Strong communication and writing skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external constituencies
• Strong computer and organizational skills

Please submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter addressing why you are interested in the position, what you can bring to the position, and examples of projects or initiatives you have successfully led
• List of the names and contact information for three references

For earliest review, please submit applications by May 1. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Although somewhat flexible, the desired start date is July 1.

Minimum Education
Terminal Degree appropriate to discipline

Preferred Education
Terminal Degree Appropriate to Discipline

Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2026F826

Job Open Date
04/03/2026

Job Close Date
07/01/2026

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