DEAN, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

[]() DEAN, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS *Johnson C. Smith University - Dean, College of Liberal Arts*
[Johnson C. Smith University](https://ww2.jcsu.edu/) (JCSU), located in the center of Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a seasoned, innovative leader to serve as the university's dean, College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and Duke endowed associate/full professor.JCSU is a liberal arts institution with proud HBCU traditions and has a future aimed at becoming professional liberal arts HBCU, providing students with high-quality academic, professional and personal learning experiences that lead to top career outcomes.JCSU is serving approximately 1,100 students across 23 degree-seeking programs. In addition to being ranked the #1 private HBCU in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report, JCSU has a national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology in innovative, socially conscious ways, empowering tomorrow's diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders.As the only HBCU in the City of Charlotte, JCSU boasts strong community relationships and strategic partnerships with businesses, corporations and professional groups - partnerships that bolster the university's emphasis on experiential learning, including internships and summer employment opportunities, in order to best prepare students for the world after graduation. JCSU plays an active role in the community, serving as a catalyst for building and sustaining assets and resources in surrounding neighborhoods and throughout the city of Charlotte.Reporting to the senior vice president of academic affairs and chief academic officer Karen D. Morgan, the dean is responsible for ensuring the integrity and quality of academic programs; developing, implementing and promoting engaging educational experiences for students; collaborating with department chairs on all aspects of program development, assessment and accreditation; managing course scheduling; preparing budgets; recruiting well-qualified professors; promoting positive interaction with other colleges within JCSU; and acting as the primary spokesperson for the College.JCSU seeks candidates who are dynamic, creative and committed to the values, goals and mission of the university. Candidates should have a commitment to and understanding of the HBCU mission and of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of JCSU's student population.Candidates should have an earned doctorate in a CLA field, with a record of progressive leadership experience in higher education. The ideal candidate will also have a strong commitment to teaching and a record of scholarly achievement and research. Faculty of the college will welcome a leader who demonstrates intellectual curiosity and appreciation for all disciplines in the college.All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Additional information about the role and a leadership profile are forthcoming. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received by *October 14, 2022*. The anticipated start date for this role is January 2023.WittKieffer is assisting Johnson C. Smith University in this search. Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer's [candidate portal](https://candidateportal.wittkieffer.com/description?jobID=23797). Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to the university's consultants, Christine J. Pendleton and Meredith Davis, Ph.D. at [JCSUDeanLiberalArts@wittkieffer.com](mailto:JCSUDeanLiberalArts@wittkieffer.com).
Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran's status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.