Shenandoah University, a private institution with its main campus in Virginia's historic, scenic Shenandoah Valley, invites applications for a visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
Shenandoah University is a vibrant university that enrolls more than 4,200 students with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online educational opportunities. Shenandoah University comprises six schools: the College of Arts and Sciences; the Shenandoah Conservatory; the College of Business, Engineering & Technology; the School of Health Professions; the School of Nursing; and the School of Pharmacy. Shenandoah University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degrees.
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) provides students with an immersive blend of liberal arts and pre-professional majors in tandem with experiential learning opportunities in preparation for careers in the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, and education. The College prioritizes student success through low student-to-faculty ratios, small class environments, and personalized learning experiences. Dedicated to academic excellence, CAS continuously reviews and refines its programs and curriculum to remain compellingly relevant for future students and to prepare graduates for an ever-evolving workplace.
Reporting directly to the provost, the dean provides visionary, forward-thinking, and strategic leadership across a multitude of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the Division of Education and Leadership. Committed to shared governance, collective decision-making, and inclusive practices, the dean works with faculty and staff to strengthen existing programs, drive continuous curriculum innovation, support excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth. The dean exercises strong fiscal stewardship, balances resources across established programs and new strategic priorities, and considers the capacity needed to carry out new initiatives successfully. This position is responsible for all academic, administrative, and operational activities within the College of Arts & Sciences, and is a key member of the University and Academic Cabinets, contributing to institutional strategy, innovation, and long-term viability in a changing higher education landscape.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the College of Arts & Sciences website at https://www.su.edu/arts/.