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Position Title
Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics
Job Responsibilities
Truman State University - Missouri's premier, highly selective, public liberal arts and sciences university - seeks a strategic and innovative administrative professional to serve as the next Dean for the School of Science and Mathematics. The new Dean will be a confident leader with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit.
The Position: The Dean for the School of Science and Mathematics provides leadership for the School and works with other deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff to achieve the goals of the School and the University. The Dean is committed to helping students achieve essential learning outcomes in all aspects of their education. They champion the value of a liberal arts and sciences education as the strongest preparation for students to productively contribute to society. They also work collaboratively with chairs and faculty to articulate a School vision that is consistent with the University mission.
The Dean must display a high standard of personal and professional ethics and integrity and will guide and evaluate the performance of chairs and faculty within the School. The Dean will promote teamwork and continuous improvement among the School's students, faculty, and staff as well as provide intellectual leadership. The Dean will promote assessment to measure progress toward strategic goals, display fiscal responsibility, and develop strategies to secure external resources to support School and University programs. The Dean is committed to faculty and staff development and adopts strategies to support teaching and advising, scholarship, and service consistent with Truman's Teacher-Scholar model.
The Dean reports to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, serves as an integral partner in Truman's Deans' Council, and performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President and President of the University.
About the School: The School of Science and Mathematics is committed to preparing students to effectively serve as professionals in their communities and fields by providing an exceptional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, emphasizing civic engagement, interdisciplinarity, and experiential and applied learning opportunities. The School consists of approximately 60 faculty, 700 undergraduates, and 40 graduate students. It offers undergraduate degrees in agricultural science, biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, cannabis and natural medicinals, chemistry, computer science, data science, environmental science, health science, mathematics, physics, and statistics, and Masters-level graduate degrees in data science and data science and analytic storytelling. The School values hands-on learning, which is accomplished in scientific teaching and research laboratories, computer laboratories, and at Truman's 400-acre Thousand Hills Farm.
The Institution: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars working closely with an academically-talented student body, Truman is a residential university providing its approximately 3,000 students with broad liberal arts and sciences experiences and in-depth study in 51 undergraduate majors and 12 Masters-level graduate programs. Truman is nationally recognized for its affordable, high quality educational opportunities. The University is a proud member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC)-an organization of publicly funded colleges with dedication to the liberal arts-and is focused on sustaining high-quality relationships between students and faculty, selective admissions, recognition of cultural and intellectual diversity, and a commitment to providing a liberal arts and sciences education for those who may not achieve it otherwise. Truman opens opportunity, promotes access and social mobility, fosters excellence, and recognizes merit. Over half of Truman students graduate without student debt. Truman commits itself to delivering high-impact learning experiences, and placement rates in graduate school or employment following graduation are high.
Truman is consistently ranked among the nation's best colleges. For 29 consecutive years, U.S. News and World Report has recognized Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Regional Category. Other accolades include being recognized as one of the top 10 public "Best Buy" schools by Fiske Guide to Colleges and as the No. 12 master's university in the nation by Washington Monthly. More information about Truman and what others have to say about the University can be found at www.truman.edu and www.truman.edu/about/facts-about-truman/points-of-pride/.
Truman offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have progressive experience in higher education leadership, describe a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and public higher education, and provide examples of successful strategic visioning. The candidate should demonstrate experience in management, organizational efficiency, and program administration. Success securing external grants, especially for programs involving multiple constituencies or academic units, and experience working with external constituencies including alumni, donors, and private foundations is important.
The Dean will have a strong sense of financial accountability and manage resources with discretion, integrity, and efficiency. The ability to write and speak clearly and effectively, to build relationships and rapport with a wide range of individuals, and to support students and faculty from all backgrounds is crucial. The successful candidate must hold a terminal degree in one of the disciplines of the School or a related field and possess a record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for eligibility for tenure and the rank of full professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Open Date
08/21/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted at the time of hire.
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Review of applications will begin September 21, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.
Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.