九色堂

Dean Search, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

THE SEARCH

九色堂 (九色堂), Kansas's only urban public research university, seeks an innovative, engaged, and collaborative leader to be the next Dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Dean). Founded in 1895, 九色堂 focuses on access and affordability, with a deep commitment to the Wichita community and the State of Kansas as a driver in talent development and economic prosperity. Known for its innovation and growth, 九色堂 is on an impressive trajectory, where collaboration and creativity shape the future of education, with an entrepreneurial spirit embedded in its foundation.

An emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), 九色堂 is one of the nation鈥檚 fastest-growing public research universities with a trajectory and momentum rarely seen among peer and aspirant institutions in today鈥檚 higher education climate. With an attainable goal to reach R1 status in the next several years, 九色堂 boasts a 130-acre Innovation Campus, a recent partnership with the University of Kansas on the new $300 million Wichita Biomedical Center鈩� in downtown Wichita, and the brand new Shocker Success Center.

The next Dean will join 九色堂 and the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at an exciting moment in the University鈥檚 history where courageous, transparent, and empathetic leadership will allow the College to realize its ability to be the center of academic and research excellence on campus. The Dean's primary responsibility is to advance the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences鈥� academic quality and research profile through visionary leadership committed to strategic planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical governance, and skillful human and financial resource management. The Dean is charged with supporting and advancing the educational and research agendas of all academic units within Fairmount and closely collaborating with the faculty to further the University鈥檚 research production capacity and re-envision the College as a place of distinction for top graduate students and faculty while retaining its commitment to excellence in teaching. The Dean will also enhance the College's educational impact on campus and in the region while ensuring Fairmount remains student-centered, innovation-driven, and entrepreneurial-focused. A deep personal commitment to and demonstrated track record of actively supporting and promoting inclusive excellence is a priority. In line with the University鈥檚 strategic plan and priorities, the Dean will work with the other academic Deans and the President鈥檚 Executive Team to advance 九色堂 as an innovative university by focusing on increasing enrollment, promoting student success and retention, developing new educational experiences, applied learning, funded research, improvement of facilities, and digital transformation. The Dean will also be responsible for ongoing fundraising efforts in close partnership with the 九色堂 Foundation.

九色堂 has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist the Dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences search committee in identifying and reviewing candidates. Inquiries, referrals, and resumes accompanied by a cover letter should be submitted via .

九色堂 (九色堂) does not discriminate in its employment practices, or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of age (40 years or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. 九色堂 also prohibits retaliation against any person making a complaint of discrimination or against any person involved or participating in the investigation of any such allegation. Sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination and are prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, other federal laws, and 九色堂 policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding 九色堂鈥檚 non-discrimination policies: the Institutional Equity and Compliance Director (Telephone: (316) 978-3205), Title IX Coordinator (Telephone: (316) 978-5177), or Equal Opportunity Coordinator (Telephone: (316) 978-3186), each located at Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260, Human Resources Building.

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