College of Arts and Sciences Dean Search
Loyola University Chicago seeks an experienced and accomplished academic leader for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) sustains the tradition of rigorous academic study grounded in the liberal arts. CAS supports academic programs in the arts and sciences which focus on each student’s development as a whole person. CAS’s two campuses, Lake Shore and Water Tower, offer undergraduates the opportunity to earn the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree in 57 majors along with 46 M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The college also offers 16 distinctive dual-degree and five-year programs, allowing students to pair the bachelor’s degree with graduate degrees in business, education, criminal justice, mathematics, social work, and more. Students in any major may choose to prepare for further professional study in one of the college’s pre-professional programs or to gain distinction by earning academic honors.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DEAN
As chief academic and administrative leader of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Dean reports to the Provost and works in partnership with faculty, staff, and the University community. As a tenured member and leader of the faculty, the Dean encourages faculty in their quest for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and oversees curriculum development, faculty recruitment, budgetary and personnel matters, and faculty-student relations. As external representative and spokesperson for the College, the Dean leads fund-raising and development efforts and maintains extensive contacts with alumni and the community at large. The ideal candidate will possess: an understanding of the role and challenges of a college of Arts and Sciences in a complex university; demonstrated leadership ability, experience in disciplines applicable to the College, and a distinguished record of scholarship at full professor rank; proven administrative experience with the development and implementation of strategy and generation of external support; excellent relationship-building skills; and a commitment to the values of educational excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others, consistent with the Jesuit tradition.
THE UNIVERSITY
Loyola University Chicago was founded in 1870 and is the largest of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States with a total enrollment of more than 15,500 students, including nearly 10,000 undergraduates coming from all 50 states and 82 foreign countries. The University has four campuses: three in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. Loyola also serves as the U.S. host university to the Beijing Center for Chinese Studies in Beijing, China. Loyola's nine schools and colleges currently offer 69 undergraduate majors, 77 master’s degree programs, 36 doctoral degree programs, and three professional degree programs. Recognizing Loyola’s excellence in education, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Loyola consistently among the top national universities. Potential candidates desiring additional information about the University are encouraged to access the University’s website at: www.luc.edu.
APPLICATIONS
Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Applications should include a letter outlining the applicant’s background, qualifications, and vision for the position; curriculum vitae/résumé; and contact information for five professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact or send materials in electronic form to Dr. Michael R. Ferrari at: m.ferrari@ferrariassociates.com.
