Position Title: Dean, Graduate and Professional Studies

Position Description:

The Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Cameron University is responsible for providing administrative and academic leadership in a student-centered environment. 

 Primary Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

·        Serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies

·        Makes recommendations on budget and curriculum as well as appointment, tenure, and promotion of faculty following standard procedures

·        Provides guidance and support for the College's participation in campus-wide assessment activities

·        Takes an active role in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff

·        Works with departments and accrediting bodies to ensure continued adherence to accreditation standards

·        Provides leadership to the College in working with external constituencies

A more detailed list of responsibilities is available in Section 2.3.5 of the Faculty Handbook

Supervision: The Dean will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Holds a terminal degree

·        Has a record of effective teaching, service, and scholarship consistent with a tenured professor appointment

·        Has demonstrated leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Has a record of administrative achievement at the departmental level or higher

·        Has experience in faculty personnel management, budget management, grant writing, and fund raising

·        Has experience in working with external constituencies and advisory bodies

·        Has experience with any of the accrediting bodies associated with the College of Graduate and Professional Studies and/or the Higher Learning Commission

·        Has demonstrated leadership in program development, modification, and assessment practices

Anticipated Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off and opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: http://www.cameron.edu/hr/staff-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION: 

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING:

Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE: 

Applications received by January 26, 2026 will be given priority consideration.

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