Montclair State University invites nominations and applications for a visionary, collaborative, and unifying leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). As New Jersey's second largest and one of its most diverse institutions, Montclair is redefining what it means to be a university with a public purpose, creating transformational opportunities for students and partnering with communities to make a difference. Amid historic growth and unmatched momentum, this is an opportunity to shape the future of a university on the rise.

Montclair State University (Montclair) is a nationally recognized Research Doctoral University that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to exceed expectations and drive innovation. Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated, and diverse academic environment. Building on 118 years of distinguished history, Montclair today has 14 colleges and schools serving more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's, and baccalaureate degree programs. On July 1, 2023, Bloomfield College officially became part of Montclair State University as Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, providing an affordable, high-quality, and transformative liberal arts educational experience in a small, supportive setting with the resources of a doctoral research university.

Montclair ranks #9 among national universities for social mobility and #11 in graduation rate performance—the rate at which students outperform the anticipated graduation rate of those with similar backgrounds at other schools. Montclair is a designated R2 Doctoral Research Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), one of only two in New Jersey, the largest HSI in the state, and the largest HSI north of Florida and east of Chicago. Situated just 12 miles from New York City, on a beautiful 252-acre suburban campus, the University welcomes a diverse student population representing 42 U.S. states and territories and 75 countries. The University boasts a second campus located in downtown Bloomfield, just 7 miles from the Montclair campus. As an HSI, Montclair State University is a majority-minority-serving institution, with over 50% of the freshman class identifying as such. More than 40% of incoming freshmen are the first in their families to pursue higher education, and over 55% are Pell eligible. Montclair ranks in the top 13% of 4,500 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. for return on investment, and the University received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification.

As the chief academic and administrative officer of the University's largest and most comprehensive academic unit, the Dean will provide strategic, intellectual, and operational leadership at a pivotal moment of institutional transformation. CHSS plays a central role in advancing Montclair's academic mission, research profile, and national reputation for access, excellence, and social mobility. The College encompasses a wide range of disciplines foundational to a public research university and is currently transitioning to a new academic structure organized into four interdisciplinary schools. The next Dean will lead this evolution with clarity, integrity, and purpose, ensuring that the re-envisioned model strengthens disciplinary identity, fosters collaboration, and enhances the educational and scholarly experience for students and faculty.

The Dean will oversee all aspects of the College's academic and administrative operations, including strategic planning, resource management, program development, faculty recruitment and support, and student success initiatives across undergraduate and graduate programs. A key responsibility will be cultivating a culture grounded in shared governance, transparency, and trust within a highly engaged and unionized faculty. As a member of the Provost's senior leadership team, the Dean will advocate for the College within the University and serve as a visible ambassador to external partners, funders, and communities.

The ideal candidate will be a distinguished scholar and seasoned academic leader with the credibility and personal integrity to guide a complex and evolving college. They will bring a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; deep understanding of student success at scale—particularly within an HSI context; and experience navigating organizational change with steadiness and collaborative skill. The Dean will also possess the strategic acumen to elevate research and scholarship across the humanities and social sciences, expand external partnerships, and articulate a compelling case for the essential role of these fields in a modern public research university.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. Professional references are not requested at this time.

WittKieffer is assisting Montclair State University in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 13, 2026.

Please direct all nominations and applications through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking here.

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With support from the new https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6899306&targetURL=Katherine and John Simpson endowed deanship, the next Dean will have a distinctive opportunity to strengthen the College's essential role at UW and beyond; support its faculty, staff, and students who make learning and impact central to their work; and help shape what it means to lead a college of this breadth at a major public research institution in the years ahead. To advance the ambitious goals of the College and UW, the incoming Dean must address the following opportunities and challenges:

• Collaboratively craft and implement a clear, forward-looking, and unifying vision for the College;
• Ensure transparent and inclusive communication and decision-making;
• Strategically grow and steward resources in support of the College's aspirations;
• Build on the College's longstanding commitment to student success, teaching, and learning;
• Invest strategically to empower a world-class faculty and staff; and
• Continue to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration within the College, across the University, and throughout the state of Washington.

COMPENSATION
The base salary for this position will be approximately $312,000 to $336,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, exclusive of any additional allowances and resources associated with the endowed deanship.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS
Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-washington-college-arts-and-sciences/dean. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, please apply by March 9, 2026.

Cati Mitchell-Crossley, Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Leslie Lemus, and Thea Kosmack
Isaacson, Miller

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6899306&targetURL=UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact UWCASDean@imsearch.com
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6899306&targetURL=Washington state law.

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Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of The Graduate & Professional School. The university seeks a collaborative, strategic, and future-oriented academic leader who will advance the mission and values of the university and is expected to take office in summer 2026. SHSU's motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates across the university's nine colleges. Guided by a focused strategic plan, SHSU has expanded beyond its historical roots, advancing through research, creative endeavors, innovative learning, and meaningful community engagement. The new dean supports faculty and academic deans in online and distance education graduate programs; international student opportunities and will work with campus stakeholders in the support and creation of graduate programs that advance the university and its R2 status and mission.

With a student population of more than 21,000, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is located in Huntsville, Texas, with off-site instructional locations in The Woodlands, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the new Health Professions Building in Conroe, and a robust online presence through SHSU Online. Huntsville is located on the rapidly developing Interstate 45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. SHSU is 70 miles north of downtown Houston and 170 miles south of Dallas, ideally situated between the fourth and ninth largest cities in the country and two of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. This location presents many strategic opportunities for the future of Sam Houston State University.

For more than 145 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Named for Sam Houston, Texas's greatest hero, SHSU continually strives to honor its historical roots through academic excellence and meeting the workforce needs of Texas. While embracing its legacy, SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditionally and online. SHSU offers two applied associate degree programs, 93 bachelor degree programs, 64 master degree programs, nine doctoral programs, one professional doctorate (DO), and more than 90 online degrees and certificates. SHSU is classified as a Carnegie doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Graduate education is supported by a research enterprise that emphasizes faculty mentorship, applied and interdisciplinary scholarship, and student engagement. The university is also a Community Engaged University and a proud AASCU institution, demonstrating a commitment to education for the public good. The university has award-winning online programs, nationally and internationally recognized scholars, and innovative initiatives to help students develop and succeed. SHSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SHSU is part of the Texas State University System, the first university system established in Texas, composed of seven institutions.

The Dean of The Graduate & Professional School is responsible for graduate and professional studies; administrative leadership for academic program reviews of graduate programs as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and assists with university-wide accreditation efforts and other related administrative functions. The Dean of The Graduate & Professional School serves as the senior academic and administrative officer of graduate programs at SHSU and provides administrative oversight for graduate programs and initiatives across campus. The dean serves as a resource in the development of graduate courses, programs, and degrees in consonance with SHSU's R2 status; and administers selected graduate scholarship programs. The dean maintains a presence in regional and national professional associations for graduate studies; supports faculty and academic deans with in-person and online graduate programs, international student opportunities and exercises fiscal responsibility for The Graduate & Professional School including graduate student travel and research funds. Additionally, the dean participates in academic policy development through membership on the Council of Academic Deans; works with the faculty, department chairs, and deans to provide leadership in developing short and long-range plans for graduate education; communicates activities with reporting agencies; and provides strategic leadership. The dean develops and implements strategies for bringing the campus together with local and regional partners to advance the teaching and R2 mission of the university and performs other related duties as assigned.

The Dean of Graduate & Professional School must possess a terminal degree in a discipline represented at Sam Houston State University and an outstanding record of scholarly and professional achievement that will merit a faculty appointment at the rank of associate or full tenured professor in a department within SHSU. Progressive and appropriate leadership experience in graduate education, budget management, resource generation (fundraising or grantsmanship), and personnel management are required.

A profile including more information about Sam Houston State University and the Dean search – including preferred qualifications and a leadership agenda – is available at https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/24534/?search=24534.

How to Apply

The position is open until it is filled, but applications received by Tuesday, March 10, 2026, will be given full consideration. Applications should include: 1) a detailed letter of interest; 2) a current curriculum vitae (CV); and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to: SHSUGraduateDean@academicsearch.org

Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Chris Butler (chris.butler@academicsearch.org) or Ann Hasselmo (ann.hasselmo@academicsearch.org).

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.8






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