Inside Higher Ed
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Inside Higher Ed, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362
Overview
California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) seeks an experienced, inclusive, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1959, and formally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2016, Cal Lutheran is home to 2,297 undergraduate and 1,054 graduate students. The University emphasizes small classes and a commitment to helping each student discover their purpose to transform communities and the world. About the College of Arts and Sciences
As the largest unit at Cal Lutheran, the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) provides the historical and intellectual foundation of undergraduate, liberal arts education. The College values diverse experiences, perspectives, and knowledge, and aims to cultivate a student-centered, welcoming, and inclusive liberal arts learning environment. The mission is to mentor students and equip them to make meaningful contributions on campus and beyond. Responsibilities
The next Dean will: lead the College into a new era of innovation and growth; support faculty achievement; raise the College's profile and resources; elevate student success; build collaborations across campus; provide modern, transparent, and effective leadership; act as chief executive and intellectual leader; advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging; engage across disciplines; secure external funding; develop partnerships beyond the University; manage the College's administrative and budgetary functions with high skill; and stay committed to Cal Lutheran's mission and the success of faculty, staff, and students. Qualifications
The next Dean must possess superior academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement meriting the rank of a tenured professor at Cal Lutheran; a demonstrated and progressive track record of administrative leadership; ability to lead, envision, and innovate; to engage and unite constituents; to listen carefully and communicate persuasively; to build strong relationships across the University; to understand and support the needs of all disciplines; to secure external funding; to develop partnerships beyond the University; and to operate the College's administrative and budgetary functions with high skill. A steadfast commitment to the mission of Cal Lutheran and the success of faculty, staff, and students is essential. Application and deadlines
WittKieffer is assisting California Lutheran University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 13, 2025. Applications are submitted through the Cal Lutheran site; nominations and inquiries can be directed to Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Ashlee Winters Musser at CalLutheranDeanCOAS@wittkieffer.com. Applicants must create a job profile on California Lutheran's website. Equal opportunity employment statement applies. California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. Reasonable accommodations can be provided in the application process upon request.
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California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) seeks an experienced, inclusive, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1959, and formally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2016, Cal Lutheran is home to 2,297 undergraduate and 1,054 graduate students. The University emphasizes small classes and a commitment to helping each student discover their purpose to transform communities and the world. About the College of Arts and Sciences
As the largest unit at Cal Lutheran, the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) provides the historical and intellectual foundation of undergraduate, liberal arts education. The College values diverse experiences, perspectives, and knowledge, and aims to cultivate a student-centered, welcoming, and inclusive liberal arts learning environment. The mission is to mentor students and equip them to make meaningful contributions on campus and beyond. Responsibilities
The next Dean will: lead the College into a new era of innovation and growth; support faculty achievement; raise the College's profile and resources; elevate student success; build collaborations across campus; provide modern, transparent, and effective leadership; act as chief executive and intellectual leader; advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging; engage across disciplines; secure external funding; develop partnerships beyond the University; manage the College's administrative and budgetary functions with high skill; and stay committed to Cal Lutheran's mission and the success of faculty, staff, and students. Qualifications
The next Dean must possess superior academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement meriting the rank of a tenured professor at Cal Lutheran; a demonstrated and progressive track record of administrative leadership; ability to lead, envision, and innovate; to engage and unite constituents; to listen carefully and communicate persuasively; to build strong relationships across the University; to understand and support the needs of all disciplines; to secure external funding; to develop partnerships beyond the University; and to operate the College's administrative and budgetary functions with high skill. A steadfast commitment to the mission of Cal Lutheran and the success of faculty, staff, and students is essential. Application and deadlines
WittKieffer is assisting California Lutheran University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 13, 2025. Applications are submitted through the Cal Lutheran site; nominations and inquiries can be directed to Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Ashlee Winters Musser at CalLutheranDeanCOAS@wittkieffer.com. Applicants must create a job profile on California Lutheran's website. Equal opportunity employment statement applies. California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. Reasonable accommodations can be provided in the application process upon request.
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