Description
Company Description:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean provides visionary leadership to the College, promotes excellence in all aspects of the College consistent with the University mission, and serves as an experienced and capable steward of its resources.
The Dean is a key member of the University's senior academic leadership team, which includes the Provost, Associate Provosts, and Deans of the College of Business and Economics; the College of Education, Health, and Human Services; the College of Graduate and Professional Studies; Cormier Honors College; and Greenwood Library. The Dean is responsible for the College's strategic vision, academic programs, budget, and personnel. The Dean is a trusted advocate for the College's students, faculty, staff, and academic programs, and is responsible for fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant environment.
For the full position profile, see this link. http://go.longwood.edu/cccasdean.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An earned terminal degree in a discipline housed within the College of Arts and Sciences.
- An exemplary record of teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient to warrant appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the departments within the College.
- A track record of successful and progressively responsible academic administrative experience at the level of department chair or higher.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituencies and represent programs across the College.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the ideals of a liberal arts education.
- Demonstrated experience in budget management, curriculum development, faculty evaluation, and academic program assessment.
- Experience demonstrating a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education.
- A successful record of securing external resources through fundraising, grant development, or other efforts.
- Experience working within an environment of shared governance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining innovative interdisciplinary programs and community partnerships.
- Proven record of advancing student enrollment and retention by strengthening existing academic programs and/or leading the development of innovative new programs.
- Experience in a public university setting.
Additional Information:
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Economic Interests. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
Life & Long-Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
Educational benefits for most employees
Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link https://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach:
A substantive cover letter addressing the responsibilities and qualifications described in this leadership profile.
A current curriculum vitae.
A list of five professional references with full contact information.
Link to apply: https://longwood.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194076
Requirements
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An earned terminal degree in a discipline housed within the College of Arts and Sciences.
An exemplary record of teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient to warrant appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the departments within the College.
A track record of successful and progressively responsible academic administrative experience at the level of department chair or higher.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituencies and represent programs across the College.
Demonstrated experience supporting the ideals of a liberal arts education.
Demonstrated experience in budget management, curriculum development, faculty evaluation, and academic program assessment.
Experience demonstrating a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education.
A successful record of securing external resources through fundraising, grant development, or other efforts.
Experience working within an environment of shared governance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining innovative interdisciplinary programs and community partnerships.
Proven record of advancing student enrollment and retention by strengthening existing academic programs and/or leading the development of innovative new programs.
Experience in a public university setting.
