The University of Wyoming seeks a Dean, University of Wyoming at Casper
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Location: Casper, Wyoming
The Position:
The University of Wyoming invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the University of Wyoming at Casper. UW 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 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.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Growth
- 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.
Academic Excellence and Student Success
- 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.
Partnership and Collaboration
- 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.
Personnel and Fiscal Leadership
- 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.
Development and External Engagement
- 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.
Shared Governance and Institutional Alignment
- 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.
Qualifications:
Required
- 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.
Preferred
- 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.
About the University of Wyoming at Casper:
The University of Wyoming at Casper is UW’s branch campus, located on the Casper College campus—UW’s long-standing community college partner. UW Casper plays a vital role in fulfilling the University’s land-grant mission by expanding access to high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, certificate, and endorsement programs for students in central Wyoming and beyond. The Casper branch campus serves approximately 250 students and is growing. High-demand programs include BS in Medical Laboratory Science, BAS in Organizational Leadership, MS in Counseling, MSW (Social Work), as well as multiple certificates. Programming is on ground, online, and hybrid.
UW Casper delivers a portfolio of academic programs in collaboration with colleges and schools across UW. These include in-person, hybrid, and distance offerings designed to serve traditional students, place-bound learners, adult students, and working professionals. The campus houses UW faculty and staff and works in close partnership with Casper College to ensure seamless transfer pathways, coordinated student services, and shared facility use.
As UW continues to strengthen enrollment, workforce alignment, and statewide engagement, UW Casper is positioned for strategic growth in high-demand fields, dual enrollment, online and hybrid program expansion, and innovative partnerships with industry and regional employers.
About the University of Wyoming:
Founded in 1886, the University of Wyoming is the state’s land-grant and flagship institution of higher education. UW offers 222 areas of study, including 38 certificate programs, 90 bachelor’s programs, 58 master’s programs, and 36 doctorate/professional programs to almost 11,000 students from all 50 states and over 90 countries. In addition to campuses in Laramie and Casper, UW has online programs that reach students throughout the state, nation, and world. Colleges include the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health Sciences, and Law, as well as its Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, School of Energy Resources, the Honors College, and the School of Computing. Learn more at www.uwyo.edu
UW is proud to have earned R1 research classification and Carnegie Community Engaged status and is supported by substantial public investment and a generous donor community.
Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the University is surrounded by high plains and beautiful mountains, and is close to world-class hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities. Outside Magazine identified Laramie as “the perfect affordable mountain town,” noting the cost of living; access to outdoor activities; food, art, and culture; and the influence of UW, including its academic and other offerings. Furthermore, Wyoming ranked #5 in the U.S. News and World Report’s “Best States for Higher Education”. In the area of tuition and fees, Wyoming ranks No. 2 in part because of its low cost for University of Wyoming students. UW’s tuition and fees for resident undergraduates are the lowest in the nation among doctoral degree-granting institutions. The University community is working collaboratively to help the University reinforce and strengthen its reputation as it adapts to changing economic factors in the state and beyond. The University’s strategic roadmap, “Forward for Wyoming 2023+: A Strategic Plan for the University of Wyoming,” demonstrates that it is an exciting time to be a part of UW as the institution embarks on ambitious and impactful initiatives.
Why Consider the Opportunity:
- Positioned for growth. UW Casper meaningfully extends the University of Wyoming’s reach into Central Wyoming, where Casper is a population center and regional hub for healthcare, energy, manufacturing, hospitality, and nonprofits. This positioning creates opportunities for applied learning, workforce alignment, and geographic flexibility.
- Long Standing Partnership with Casper College. UW Casper benefits from a uniquely close and formal relationship with Casper College, including shared facilities, a long-term lease, and a regularly updated MOU. The partnership supports strong transfer pathways, coordinated programming, and a collaborative, not competitive, model that is central to the campus’s success.
- Facilities with Capacity to Grow. Casper’s facilities are modern, well-designed, technologically advanced, and have capacity.
- Programming that Meets Workforce Needs. Graduate programs such as Social Work and Counseling are strong examples of mission-aligned offerings that consistently fill cohorts and respond directly to community and workforce demand.
- Exceptional Community Access and Visibility. UW Casper leaders have direct and informal access to civic, educational, governmental, and institutional leaders across Casper and Wyoming.
- Opportunity for Impact in an Agile Environment. Stakeholders emphasize that UW Casper is a place where “small scale enables big impact.” Offering faculty and leadership to shape strategy, programs, and partnerships with fewer bureaucratic barriers.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by April 8, 2026 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and a letter that explains your interest and related experience/qualifications upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
To apply online, go to: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su502
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Tammarah Townes
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Phone (302) 388-9480
[email protected]
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