Dean, College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences

Radford University, a public university enrolling nearly 7,800 students, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. Located along the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Radford University boasts a beautiful 211-acre main residential campus along the New River in Radford; as well as vibrant learning environments in downtown Roanoke at the Carilion Community Hospital and the Roanoke Higher Education Center; and the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center located in Abingdon.

The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences is composed of the School of Communication, the School of Writing, Language, and Literature, six academic departments, and Army ROTC. The school is a community of over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students who are taught and mentored by 92 full-time faculty. Students can study across 12 undergraduate majors, 37 minors, five interdisciplinary minors, and five master's programs that highlight humanities and human behavior. Our students engage in experiential learning activities and internships that give them an opportunity to serve their communities, while preparing them for jobs after graduation. In August of 2016, the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) moved into its new home, Hemphill Hall.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide leadership and strategic direction for the College, foster ongoing development of high-quality academic programs, support student success, and build collaborative partnerships internally and externally. Working with other deans and the Provost, the Dean will advance academic excellence, encouraging, recognizing, and supporting the faculty in innovative teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates should have an earned terminal degree, preferably a PhD, in a disciplined housed in the college. Candidates should also have a minimum of three years of experience as an academic administrator at the level of department chair or the equivalent.

For full job description and to apply, visit https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/buffkinbaker/job/h1fn4a8enxpihiowdg3ym53mah/rudeanchbs

Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. To receive the full leadership profile, as well as to submit inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications, please contact:
Mr. Martin M. Baker
Dr. Pelema Ellis
Buffkin / Baker
radfordchbsdean@buffkinbaker.co m