Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.

Marian University – Indianapolis invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the next Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). With over 40 majors offered from 13 academic departments, the College offers a rich, diverse academic environment in the liberal arts tradition. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, the Dean serves as the academic leader for the College and will work closely with the faculty, staff, industry, and community leaders to create and implement a bold vision for the future of the College of Arts & Sciences. We seek a visionary, innovative, and strategic leader who is able to promote and articulate the value of a Catholic Franciscan liberal arts education in today’s society.

Marian University is a distinguished Midwestern university founded in 1937 by the Sisters of Saint Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Marian is proud to be the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana and is in a strong position for continued success and furthering its outstanding reputation. The institution has achieved tremendous growth, currently serving the largest enrollment in University history, with over 3,700 full-time equivalent students, including more than 2,600 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students. Home to only one of two medical schools in Indiana, a top 10 Catholic business school, and the renown Klipsch Educators College, Marian is dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions, offering a multitude of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, education, medicine, and nursing.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who combines exemplary academic achievements with significant professional experience, strategic leadership ability, collegiality, collaborative and creative energy, and strong communication skills, as well as exhibiting a genuine passion for the mission of the College and the University. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of the College; to help create the College’s vision and direction; and build a successful record of achievement in teaching, external relations, and scholarship.  The new Dean is expected to take office by June 1, 2025 (or earlier).

For more information about this position, the University, qualifications, as well as the application process, please review the full Position Profile.

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Prospectus

All inquiries and nominations may be sent to CASDean_Search@marian.edu . Please include the nominee’s name, position, employer, and email address. For additional information about the institution, please visit https://www.marian.edu . For full consideration by the search committee, applications should be submitted by Monday, December 15, 2024 .

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.