Dean - College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

Eastern Washington University seeks applicants for the next Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Applicants are expected to be experienced, dynamic, and demonstrate inclusive leadership with the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and a record of success leading through innovative organizational change.

The college is one of four within the University. The dean advocates for the college internally and externally and articulates a distinctive strategy and unifying vision for the college, building community while championing academic excellence and faculty, staff, and student success. Reporting to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, the dean leads the college in alignment with the university strategic plan. The dean is responsible for creating and supporting educational programs of the highest quality; prioritizing opportunities to strengthen experiential learning and enhance student success; serving as the chief spokesperson and college advocate; recruiting and maintaining an excellent and diverse faculty; fiscal strategy including stewardship and enhancement of administrative and operational excellence; and contributing to college advancement, including fundraising and enhancing relationships with alumni, donors, partner institutions, and community and civic leaders.

https://www.ewu.edu/cahss/

Vision: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences envisions a future of students who become leaders, innovators, and creators transforming society, culture, and the environment on behalf of the common good.

Mission: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences integrates discover