Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

The dean will have at least five years of significant academic administration experience in higher education at the level of department chair, department head, director, associate dean or higher. Successful candidates will possess a distinguished record of teaching, research and service sufficient to qualify for appointment as a professor with tenure in a University of Kentucky academic department.

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The dean serves as the academic and administrative head of the Lewis Honors College (LHC) and is responsible for the leadership and administration of all aspects of the college. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Kentucky in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Ryan Crawford and/or Jenna Brumleve from WittKieffer. Application materials should include:

The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, you must complete the UK application and also direct inquiries, nominations and application materials to UK-LHCDean@wittkieffer.com:

Serving as the dean of the Lewis Honors College (LHC) requires previous leadership and administrative experience in higher education. Administrative experience in an honors college or honors program is desirable but not required.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.