Dean, School Of Government

The Dean is a full time, 12-month contracted position within the designated college or school. This position is a senior academic administrator, as well as a member of the faculty, whose primary role is to provide exceptional leadership and overall direction to the College/School.

The Dean meets regularly with the Provost, Vice Provosts, Associate Vice Provosts, and Registrar regarding the administration of academic programs offered through the College/School, the development of new curricula and programs to be offered, the development of goals and objectives, the initiation or response to necessary curriculum changes, and the implementation of the routine responsibilities of the College/School faculty. In coordination with the Provost office, the Dean also appoints departmental leadership, oversees accreditation of the College/School, and strengthens external partnerships.

The Dean is responsible for providing exceptional leadership and overall direction for the College/School's curricular initiatives, strategic planning, program evaluation and development, market planning, interdisciplinary initiatives in education, research and scholarship, professional networking, alumni engagement, enrollment, retention, student persistence, and student completion. The Dean is also responsible for the College/School's financial and administrative affairs, including the creation of budget proposals and assisting in the management of fiscal resources, as well as the recruitment, evaluation, and retention of high-quality faculty and staff. Other duties may be required as determined by University leadership.

In addition to the academic and professional development of faculty, the Dean is also responsible for spiritual leadership within their College/School and should conduct themselves in a manner that supports and fosters Liberty University's doctrinal commitments. The Dean leads the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that Christian values remain the focus of our mission and purpose. The Dean should also actively participate in a local church and live a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and as their own personal Savior so their lives can be lived as testimonies to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, per the Liberty University Faculty Handbook