Job Information
Colorado State University Dean - College of Liberal Arts in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleDean - College of Liberal Arts
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202400263AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleExecutive II
Number of Vacancies1
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$300,000 - $350,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.
Desired Start Date07/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/24/2024
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University, Colorado’s first and only Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 30,000, is a public, land-grant institution classified as RI (highest research activity) in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community of 167,000 located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. Northern Colorado is known for its natural beauty, economic vitality, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. The CSU main campus sits at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains, one hour north of metro Denver. It offers excellent access to transportation, outdoor interests, and a mild climate with abundant sunshine.
The College of Liberal Arts is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who create and extend knowledge and artistry that develops reflective citizens and confident leaders. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aspiring to a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and where all individuals can bring their full selves to the role. We promote the CSU Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice –https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals who share these values and we prioritize a fair and equitable search process that strengthens a diverse, creative and effective community.
Position Summary
The College of Liberal Arts ( CLA ) brings Colorado State University’s land-grant mission to life by utilizing the transformative power of the arts, humanities, and social sciences to provide educational, research, experiential opportunities that create real-world impact for our students, faculty, and staff. The Dean is the principal administrative and academic officer of the College and reports to the University’s Provost/Executive Vice President. The Dean is responsible for managing and ensuring the quality of the College’s academic programs, implementing policies, managing personnel and financial resources, and securing internal and external support. The Dean provides leadership to the College by establishing a compelling vision and implementing a strategic plan to achieve that vision.
Through teaching, research, and outreach, liberal arts faculty actively engage in creating positive change in the lives of our students and our communities, both locally and globally. Our society’s most pressing problems, from climate change to social justice, require the creative, collaborative, and complex ways of thinking and making the Liberal Arts typifies. Multiple methodologies proliferate–from cutting-edge microscopy redefining human origins to feeding split-logs into a firewood kiln, from political theory to the philosophy of science, from social justice to visions of an equitable world, from writing a sonnet to applied community-engaged research–and overlap. These intersections, where the field edges into another field, position the CLA as one of CSU’s most vitally collaborative colleges. The Center for Public Deliberation, the Center for Environmental Justice, the University Center for the Arts, and the newly-established Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities build frameworks for interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship. Our award-winning faculty engage in world-class research and creative endeavors and engage in innovative teaching practices, all in hopes of bettering our rapidly changing world.
To learn more about the College of Liberal Arts and the search, please visit:https://provost.colostate.edu/search-for-dean-college-of-liberal-arts/.
Required Job Qualifications
A terminal degree in an arts, humanities or social science discipline or related field;
An outstanding record of achievement that merits appointment as full professor in one of the College’s academic departments;
Administrative and leadership experience at the level of Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Head, Program Director, or equivalent, including personnel and fiscal management experience;
A forward-thinking organizational approach that is inclusive, respectful, emphasizes shared goals, and promotes professional development; employs strategies to make decisions in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner; collaborates with, understands, and respects people who hold different identities
Promotion of and commitment to developing the College’s diverse contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activity
Commitment and proven track record to promote and advance undergraduate and graduate student success holistically
Demonstrated advancement of commitment to diversity and inclusion through College culture and practice
Demonstrated success in fiscal management to support educational and research efforts
Demonstrated success in fundraising and external relations
Preferred Job Qualifications
Diversity Statement
Demonstrated advancement of commitment to diversity and inclusion through College culture and practice.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryAdministrative Officer
Duty/Responsibility
The Dean is the principal administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President of the University.
The Dean is responsible for implementing policies, managing personnel and financial resources, and securing internal and external support for the College.
The Dean provides leadership to the College by establishing a strong vision and implementing a strategic plan to achieve that vision.
Percentage Of Time50
Job Duty CategoryAcademic Officer
Duty/Responsibility
The Dean is the principal academic officer of the College.
The Dean is responsible for managing and ensuring the quality of the College’s academic programs.
Percentage Of Time50
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, for full consideration, applications should be submitted online by March 24, 2024. To apply, submit a cover letter between two and four pages in length that speaks to the qualifications of the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for five references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactKaren Estlund, Dean of Libraries, csu_cladeansearch@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested5
Maximum Requested5
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents