Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites nominations and applications for the next Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS).

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, innovative, and collaborative academic leader and scholar to strategically guide the college amidst the changing landscape of higher education, the growing vibrancy and diversity of Northwest Indiana and the Greater Chicago Area, and a renewed sense of optimism across the university.

Part of the Purdue University System, Purdue University Northwest is a diverse, student-centered university that transforms lives and serves the region through innovative education, impactful research, and community engagement. PNW serves over 9,000 students, 6,000 of whom are core students, in more than 70 academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and applied doctoral levels. It is the largest federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in Indiana and is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean of CHESS provides strategic academic leadership for the college and is responsible for enhancing the core missions of learning, discovery, and engagement for nearly 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will provide innovative, equity-focused, and engaged leadership to establish and fulfill a new vision and direction for the college aligned with the university’s 2025-2030 strategic plan.

A complete Position Profile, with additional information about Purdue University Northwest, the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, and the qualifications and expectations for the next Dean of CHESS, may be found above.

Nominations and Applications

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. However, to assure the fullest consideration, applicants should submit the required materials listed below as three (3) separate documents by January 8, 2025:

• A detailed letter of interest that addresses the specific qualifications, expectations, and themes identified in the position profile;
• A current curriculum vitae; and
• A list of five (5) or more professional references with each referee’s position, email address, telephone number, and relationship to the candidate. (References will not be contacted until after the first screening of applications and then only after the applicant has provided explicit permission to do so.)

Application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal using this link: Purdue University Northwest - Dean of CHESS.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential until finalists are identified for campus interviews. Employment will be contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to PNWDeanCHESS@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search consultants assisting Purdue University Northwest with this search:

Sally Mason, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
sally.mason@agbsearch.com
765-414-0299 (mobile)

Garry W. Owens, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
garry.owens@agbsearch.com
806-239-3049 (mobile)

Purdue University Northwest is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Purdue Northwest views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all University related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran.