Dean - Humanities and Social Sciences.

OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President – Academic Affairs, the Dean is the academic and administrative leader for the division and is responsible for oversight of teaching, scholarly activity, professional development, faculty recruitment and supervision, budgetary planning and management, strategic planning, fundraising and grant-seeking for these programmes within the University College. The position requires a thorough appreciation and understanding of these disciplines. The Dean works closely with all instructional leaders, faculty and staff to develop and deliver integrated programs to promote student success, provide effective leadership and management of personnel in accordance with the mission, vision and strategic objectives of the University College. The Dean is responsible for developing a collaborative strategy with all stakeholders of the university and cultivating a culture of academic excellence. The post-holder will promote and facilitate student success, including for non-traditional and first-generation college students; student enrollment and retention; faculty recruitment, selection and assignment; faculty success; accredited academic programming; and community engagement to build resources through philanthropy. The Dean must understand the increasing complexities of tertiary education, including equity and inclusion in all levels of a college setting. Further, the Dean will cultivate and lead to expanding opportunities and demands of serving the university’s diverse community and external educational partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• A master’s degree in related field/discipline and minimum ranking of Associate Professor
• 5 years minimum demonstrated academic administrative leadership experience in tertiary education
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, personal integrity, diversity, and excellence in all working relationships
• Outstanding analytical abilities, interpersonal communication skills, organizational behaviors and appropriate knowledge and use of relevant information systems, market research and enrolment strategies
• Self-motivated and a strong team player who values hard work and capable and confident interacting with a wide array of internal and external constituents.
• Adaptable to an ever-changing educational environment
• Candidates must be willing to take on new challenges in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
• This is a full-time, 12-month-per-year academic administrator role
• A commitment to interdisciplinary practice and teaching;
• A history of collaborative management and leadership skills.
• An ability to be a spokesperson and advocate for the College's vision;
• Demonstrated experience in accreditation;
• Understanding of professional education and the accreditation requirements;
• Proven ability to attract external funding and support;
• Superior record of scholarship and teaching;
• Demonstrated record of effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with community organizations;
• Experience with the development and implementation of outcomes assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Academic administration
• People leadership and development
• Budget and facility management
• Financial and resource stewardship
• Student retention and development

Employer-covered medical; co-contributory pension. and annual leave (20 days).
Submit a CV and cover letter along with three (3) professional references to recruitment@ucci.edu.ky. Application forms are available at www.ucci.edu.ky.
Deadline: 15 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Caymanians/Caymanian Status, persons married to Caymanians and holding Permanent Residence are preferred