Dean School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

The client is seeking a Dean for the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, offering an exceptional opportunity to influence scientific education, scholarship, and community engagement within the region. The position requires direct reporting to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and collaboration with talented colleagues across the college is key to the role. The client, founded in 1770 and located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, has a distinguished reputation for academic excellence, a rich history, and a lively campus. The newly established School of Natural and Environmental Sciences offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs designed to excel nationally and meet regional intellectual, professional, and economic needs. Candidates for the Dean position should hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline and have a notable record in teaching and scholarship that qualifies them for tenure at the professor level. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in higher education, including faculty evaluation, program oversight, and budget management. A deep understanding of the operational challenges facing modern colleges and universities, and innovative strategies to address these, is essential. A strategic vision that maintains the relevance of the school and its programs, along with a commitment to diversity and sensitivity towards the needs of students, faculty, and staff, is also crucial for the role. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled, with full consideration given to those submitted by January 19, 2026. Required application materials include a letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for five professional references. Applications should be submitted through the specified portal, and inquiries or nominations can be directed to the search consultants assisting the client in this process. The client is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination on various bases, including gender and sex.

Created: 2026-03-07