The University of Providence seeks applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS). The University community seeks a dynamic, creative, forward-thinking leader to energize, develop, and oversee the strong programs and exceptional faculty that comprise the School.

The University of Providence is a four-year, private, Catholic liberal arts university with a main campus located on 44 park-like acres in Great Falls, Montana. Founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1932, the University is a ministry of Providence Health System and continues to create academic programs to address current and future workforce needs for the healthcare system and industry as well as other needs within the larger region.

The University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers 30 undergraduate and six graduate academic programs through the School of Health Professions and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Nearly 400 students matriculate on campus and participate in numerous recreational and club activities and organizations.

The Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences oversees all aspects of the School, including academic program development, delivery and instructional quality; budget; and personnel management and development. The Dean serves on the Provost’s Council and advocates for the SLAS.  Direct reports include the Department Chairs and Academic Program Assistants. The School currently includes the following majors/minors:  Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Exercise Science, Forensic Science, Legal/Paralegal Studies, Organizational Leadership, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sport Management, and Theology and Ministry. The University’s core curriculum is also centered in SLAS.

Qualifications for the next Dean include:

• Doctoral degree required, preferably in an academic field within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Demonstration of successful and significant faculty leadership such as serving as a department chair, committee chair, faculty representative to a board of trustees, faculty chair or vice chair, program director, center director, etc.
• Model a passionate commitment to the Catholic mission of the University, values and work of the University of Providence through self-understanding, authenticity and spiritual grounding and inspires others to bring forth their best.
• High degree of creativity in program development and implementation and evidence of success in “building something from scratch” and putting it into action.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by May 23, 2022. The search page, which includes the Executive Search Profile and application and nomination links, is located at https://rhperry.com/ProvidenceLAS.

RH Perry & Associates, a national executive search firm, is assisting the University of Providence in this search. All confidential communications may be directed to our search team: Dr. John Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, and Mr. Paul Doeg, President & Chief Operating Officer, at ProvidenceLAS@rhperry.com.