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Norwich University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Located in Northfield, Vermont, Norwich is one of the nation’s six Senior Military Colleges and is an institution of choice for both Cadets and traditional civilian students. Norwich has an on-campus student population of over 2,000 students, with 53% of students in the Corps of Cadets and approximately 650 students enrolled in online graduate and continuing education. The College of Arts and Sciences (CoAS) is the newest academic unit at Norwich and unites more than 100 full-time faculty across one school and nine departments. The new Dean of CoAS will take office in spring or summer 2025.

Reporting to Provost Karen Gaines and working with the Academic Council, the Dean of CoAS operates with autonomy to advance the College’s mission and the overarching goals of Academic Affairs. The incoming Dean will provide pivotal leadership in championing innovation, fostering collaborative initiatives, and sustaining the university’s commitment to student success, research excellence, and a liberal arts ethos. Joining a supportive community of dedicated faculty and staff, the new Dean will foster a culture of collaborative and data-driven planning; promote a culture centered around academic freedom, excellence, and continuous improvement; and drive a strategic alignment of budget priorities. The incoming Dean will also demonstrate commitment to the principles of shared governance and build trust, transparency, and a sense of unity within the College while leading the creation and execution of a multi-year academic plan to boost enrollment and retention through enhanced program quality and maintaining innovative degree programs.

Norwich seeks an individual with an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a field aligned with the College and with a record of effective teaching. A minimum of five years of progressively increasing administrative experience is also required. A clear leadership vision for the College, solid understanding of current trends in higher education, and experience attracting philanthropic gifts are preferred.

The search for Norwich University’s next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is being assisted by Maya Ranchod Kirkhope at Academic Search. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to NorwichCOAS@academicsearch.org. Though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, materials received by January 27, 2025 are assured full consideration. For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and application process, please review the search profile, available for download on the Academic Search website. Additional information about Norwich University is available at https://www.norwich.edu/.

Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty, and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post-offer and pre-employment background check will be required for the successful candidate.