Dean

The University of Denver (DU), a private institution dedicated to the public good, invites nominations and applications for the Dean, University College.

Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is an independent, Research 1 level doctoral-granting university with high research activity and robust undergraduate and graduate educational programs. U.S. News and World Report lists the University of Denver among the nation’s top 120 universities. The University of Denver ranks in the top 15 for happiest and friendliest students according to the Princeton Review, recognizing their relationships with dedicated and passionate faculty members. The University of Denver was awarded the 2024 First Generation-Serving Campus Designation by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). For its creative, 21st-century approaches to problem-based scholarship, its holistic, student-centered approach to learning, and its dedication to the public good through local, national and international partnerships, the university has been recognized with a Carnegie Classification for community engagement.

University College, the college of professional and continuing studies at the University of Denver, provides a fully accredited educational experience for working adults through challenging and career-relevant classes online, on campus, or in a convenient combination of both. University College offers master’s degrees, graduate certificate programs, a bachelor’s completion program, and non-credit personal, professional, and workforce development programs. 

As one of ten colleges at the University of Denver, University College has been a leader in adult education since 1938. Our mission as a college within a private institution dedicated to the public good is to deliver enduring professional growth and personal development by providing adult learners access to the University of Denver through alternative educational pathways. University College is the largest graduate school at the University of Denver, offering over 100 fully accredited, affordable, and impactful academic degree and certificate programs specifically designed for working adults, including online, hybrid, and campus-based formats. Nearly 3,000 students from around the world are enrolled in these programs, and over 7,000 learners participate each year in University College's non-credit programs. University College employs 50 staff, 10 full-time faculty, and over 300 adjunct faculty across 16 academic programs. 

The Dean of University College provides academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership for the college. The dean works with key constituents to articulate the college’s strategic direction, consistent with the University’s vision, values, mission, and goals. The dean is responsible for all aspects of the college’s operations, including articulating and implementing the college’s mission, representing the college to internal and external partners, and ensuring the college is fiscally well-managed.

The salary range for this position is $250,000 – 275,000 annually. The start date is negotiable, with the expectation that the Dean will begin by June 1, 2025.

The position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by February 25, 2025.

Cati Mitchell-Crossley is leading this search with Leslie Lemus and Thea Kosmack.