deanship

/ˈdiːnʃɪp/
noun
  1. The position or term of office of a dean (the head of a university faculty or college).
    • She was appointed to the deanship of the College of Arts and Sciences.
    • His deanship lasted for twelve years before he retired.
    • The deanship comes with many administrative responsibilities.
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