Job Description
On September 7, 2023, UNC Charlotte announced the creation of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, one of two new colleges formed from the previous College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. The Founding Dean will be responsible for charting a vision for the reimagined College that combines a commitment to research and exploration with a dedication to student success. The transition period for the new college will span the 2023-24 academic year and beyond. Currently the Office of Academic Affairs is determining the additional resources and leadership structure for the new College.
The Founding Dean will lead the College in achieving even higher levels of interdisciplinary activities to better respond to the evolving needs of our community. Sharing in the mission to inspire thinking and transform lives through discovery, innovation and global connections, the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a committed collaborator, and a creative thinker who inspires others to achieve excellence in building and shaping the new college.
The Dean of the College reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and works collaboratively with other deans and members of the Division of Academic Affairs leadership team. In this role, the Dean will be responsible for continuing to advance and strengthen degree programs; fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service; increasing the College’s visibility and enrollment; increasing the College’s financial resources; and effectively managing the College’s budget in a transparent way. The Dean should promote an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and shared governance.
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How to Apply or Nominate
The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by January 2, 2024. Applications should include 1) a curriculum vitae and 2) a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described above, as well as the applicant’s motivation to apply. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications (PDF preferred) should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to: unccchess@buffkinbaker.com
Search Committee
| Lee Gray, Chair Senior Associate Provost legray@charlotte.edu |
Assistant: Kathy Hunter kathyhunter@charlotte.edu |
| Malcolm Butler Dean, Cato College of Education Malcolm.Butler@charlotte.edu |
Assistant: |
| Dan Grano Chair & Professor, Department of Communication Studies dgrano@charlotte.edu |
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| Heather Smith Faculty Director, Levine Scholars Program heatsmit@charlotte.edu |
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| Amy Canevello Professor, Department of Psychological Science acanevel@charlotte.edu |
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| Jeffrey Leak Professor, Department of English jleak@uncc.edu |
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| Gordon Hull Professor, Department of Philosophy ghull@charlotte.edu |
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Celia Sinclair |
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| Joe Wholey Chair of Academic Affairs, Student Government Association jwholey@charlotte.edu |
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| Leslie Zenk, Academic Affairs Liaison Assistant Provost, Office of Academic Affairs 704-687-5766 lzenk@charlotte.edu |
Shannon Homesley Office of Academic Affairs 704-687-5962 Shannon.homesley@charlotte.edu |