Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs

Job Number: 02474

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Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications and nominations for the position of D ean of the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs . The university seeks an inspired and collaborative academic leader who will join a talented and energetic team of faculty, staff, and administrators committed to the college's focus on excellence in academic and creative practice and to the fundamental goal of nurturing student success.

Reporting to the provost and serving as a member of the university's academic leadership team, the dean will provide strategic leadership in academic programming, faculty development, advancement of scholarship and creative practice, fiscal stewardship, and external engagement. Success will require a collaborative and innovative spirit along with a commitment to student success that is central to the college's work.

The college seeks a visionary and experienced leader to play a vital role in this transformation, which will include the expansion of interdisciplinary programs and external partnerships. To be successful in accomplishing these goals, the next dean will build meaningful academic connections across the university and in the community in order to promote education, scholarship, and initiatives that will prepare students to meet the needs of society as well as their expectations for personal growth in distinctive and impactful ways.

The College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs at IUP prepares students to become creative thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged citizens who contribute meaningfully to their professions and communities. The college supports the university's mission by combining strong academic foundations with experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement that foster cultural, civic, and professional impact across the region and beyond. The college offers a diverse set of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs within its six departments: Art and Design ; Communications Media ; Criminology and Criminal Justice ; History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies ; Language, Literature, and Writing ; and Music, Theatre, and Dance .

The Leadership Profile , which includes additional information about the University and our application procedures, can be found above. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link by April 2, 2026 .
Please direct all nominations and expressions of interest to:

[email protected] or contact the AGB search consultants listed below.

Concetta M. Stewart, Ph.D.
Principal
[email protected]

Tamara Jhashi, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
[email protected]