Texas State University invites applications for a visionary, student-centered, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the Honors College. The Dean will provide strategic leadership to an innovative Honors College and the university-wide IDEA Center supporting undergraduate research. This role presents a unique opportunity to reimagine honors education in ways that fosters experiential learning and community engagement, broadens access and enables student success, and aligns with emerging national trends and Texas State’s R1 aspirations. 

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To Apply

The Search committee invites applications to be submitted directly to the Texas State Application for the position. 

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however they should be submitted as soon as possible to assure consideration.

Search Committee

Dr. Sanjay Ramchander

Committee Chair
Dean, McCoy College of Business 


Dr. Andrew Hamilton

Vice Provost, Academic Success


Dr. Peter Tschirhart

Associate Dean, Honors College


Dr. Louie Dean Valencia

Associate Professor of History and NEH Distinguished Professor in the Humanities


Dr. Bob Vasquez

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Associate Dean, College of Applied Arts, and Interim Director, School of Social Work


Dr. Anthony Deringer

Associate Professor, Health and Human Performance


Dr. Kim Lee

Associate Professor of Practice, School of Health Administration


Dr. Joey Martin

Associate Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communications


Dr. Eleanor Close

Professor, Physics