Title: Associate Dean for College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences

Application Review Date: 04/14/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Job Description

The Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University is a full-time, 12-month tenured position that serves as a critical support for the college leadership. The Associate Dean will teach one course each semester, not including summer, and the position comes with a stipend paid over 12-months.

Job description:
The Associate Dean collaborates with the dean to support the faculty and staff of the college to develop and deliver high quality educational opportunities consistent with the mission and goals of the college. The Associate Dean will represent the college’s goals and needs to constituencies both external and internal and promotes the overall excellence and welfare of the University.

The Associate Dean will:
- Serve as the college leader when the dean is unavailable and represent the CHBS Dean’s office at events and meetings when the dean is unable to attend.
- Collaborate with dean and college leadership team on goal setting and strategic planning for the college.
- Oversee college committees and college representation on university governance committees.
-Serve as the dean’s representative on the college curriculum and awards committees.
- Assist with college communication efforts.
- Represent the college in commencement planning.
- Support college data collection, data reporting, and assessment efforts and oversee and evaluate college involvement in university’s Quality Enhancement Plans.
- Provide support for student success, manage academic petitions, liaise with offices dedicated to student success, serve as the college’s point of support for academic integrity cases, and administer the college’s student-research-support initiatives.
- Support and oversee the process of awarding student scholarships in collaboration with the dean, departments, advancement, and the RU foundation.
- Complete other duties assigned by the dean.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
-Terminal degree within a field relevant to a program housed within the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure.
-Previous professional administrative experience in an academic setting with a successful leadership track record.
- A demonstrated ability to successfully complete complex managerial and administrative tasks.
-Strong record of consistently successful teaching, scholarship, and service.
-The ability to be in the office each day during regular university hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
-Qualifications for the rank of Professor.
-Experience serving as a department chair/School Director.
-Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision-making.
-Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
-Demonstrated experience building partnerships within and beyond the university.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a CV, a statement of interest addressing your qualifications, long-term career goals, and what you hope to learn as a member of the dean's leadership team.

Questions about the position or the search can be directed to the Dean (Jeff Aspelmeier: [email protected]) or Chair of the Search Committee (Dr. Paige Horst: [email protected]).

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Humanities/Behavioral Scie, Coll of

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Stacey Griffin

Department Contact Phone: 5408315149

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.