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Dean

Confidential, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37201

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Dean

About the Company

Well-known private research institute

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1873

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

E-Learning Education Health Care Higher Education Medical Colleges & Universities Nashville Tennessee Vanderbilt Vanderbilt University

Specialties

biomaterials nanoscience materials science optics semiconductors computation biomaterials nanomaterials and energy

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Arts and Science. This pivotal role involves leading an ambitious academic community with a strong focus on excellence, innovation, and bold ideas. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the future of liberal arts education and research, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. The Dean will work to advance the college's long-term excellence, investing in academic and physical infrastructure, and accelerating discovery across a wide range of fields.

The ideal Dean will be a strategic and intellectually engaged leader, with exceptional listening and communication skills, interpersonal and political acumen, managerial sophistication, and a commitment to shared governance. They will be expected to define the future of interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences education and research, not only at the company but as a model for other institutions. The role requires a leader who can build and advance an ambitious vision, further elevate interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure the college's continued success in a rapidly evolving academic landscape. Financial stewardship and fundraising abilities are also key, as the Dean will be expected to work in close partnership with faculty, students, staff, and senior leadership to support the college's mission and goals.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration