Dean

The University of Wyoming invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the University of Wyoming  Casper seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to advance UW’s mission in Central Wyoming through high-quality academic programming, strong community partnerships, and student-centered innovation.

The Dean of UW Casper will report directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the branch campus and as the University of Wyoming’s (UW) senior representative in the Casper region.

The Dean provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of the campus, including academic program delivery, enrollment strategy, fiscal management, personnel oversight, student services coordination, development, and community engagement.

In summary, the Dean serves as:

• A member of the Provost’s leadership team
• UW’s primary liaison to Casper College leadership
• A strategic partner to UW deans, vice provosts, and academic units
• A visible representative of the University in central Wyoming

The Dean will advance UW Casper as a model of university–community college partnership, student success innovation, and regional workforce engagement.

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for UW Casper aligned with the University’s academic mission and statewide priorities.
• Expand enrollment through innovative program delivery models, transfer pathways, online and hybrid offerings, and partnerships with industry and community organizations.
• Identify and expand high-demand academic programs that address regional workforce needs and economic development priorities.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality academic programs in coordination with home colleges and departments.
• Foster a student-centered culture that promotes retention, timely degree completion, and strong advising and support systems.
• Strengthen dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and transfer initiatives in collaboration with Casper College and regional K–12 partners.

• Enhance UW’s long-standing partnership with Casper College through shared planning, communication, and coordinated services.
• Build strong working relationships with UW deans and academic units to ensure program alignment and faculty engagement.
• Develop relationships with regional employers, community leaders, alumni, and donors to expand experiential learning and career pathways.

• Provide leadership and oversight of faculty and staff located at UW Casper.
• Manage campus budgets responsibly and transparently in alignment with University policies and priorities.
• Support faculty development, mentoring, and evaluation processes in collaboration with academic colleges.

• Serve as an ambassador for UW in the Casper region and throughout central Wyoming.
• Partner with the UW Foundation to cultivate philanthropic support for UW Casper priorities, including scholarships, facilities, endowed faculty support, and program growth.
• Engage actively in civic, business, and regional leadership forums.

• Uphold a culture of collaboration and shared governance.
• Participate actively in university-wide planning and leadership initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UW regulations and academic policies while maintaining operational agility and responsiveness.

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline offered at UW or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in academic leadership, including program administration, personnel management, and budget oversight.
• Experience working in partnership environments, preferably involving community colleges or multi-institution collaborations.
• Commitment to student success, enrollment growth, and academic quality.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to engage diverse constituencies.

• Experience in branch campus leadership or regional higher education administration.
• Experience serving nontraditional, adult, rural, or place-bound students.
• Demonstrated success in enrollment growth and academic program development.
• Experience with online and hybrid program delivery models.
• Record of community engagement and external partnership development.
• Experience in fundraising and donor cultivation.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a public, land-grant R1 and Carnegie Community Engaged institution.
• Credentials and record of scholarship sufficient for appointment as a tenured full professor at the University of Wyoming.