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 position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by February 25, 2025. Please send all nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest, in confidence and electronically, to:
Cati Mitchell-Crossley, Leslie Lemus, and Thea Kosmack
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $275,000
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.