Deans

Dean, School of Communications

Institution web site: http://www.webster.edu/
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posted date: February 2, 2012

Webster University, the only Tier 1 private nonprofit university with campus locations around the world, welcomes nominations and applications for the position of dean of the School of Communications.

The Webster University School of Communications prepares 1,300 students in three academic departments to excel as skilled professionals in the global communications field. The School provides a hands-on approach to learning that is grounded in the University’s liberal arts and sciences foundation and commitment to global education. Fifteen undergraduate majors, five graduate degree programs, and 14 minors cover the wide array of communications specialties and are taught by faculty who are theorists and practitioners. Students work with professional-grade media equipment, take courses at Webster’s U.S., European, and Asian campuses, participate in robust field experiences and internships, and, along with faculty and alumni, are routinely recognized for their professional accomplishments.

This leading-edge School of Communications is poised for growth and excellence with expansion of its physical facilities planned for 2012. It seeks a dynamic leader to contribute to the further development of its communications programs dedicated to student success. This dynamic individual will also support:

• The Journal

• The Ampersand

• The Galaxy Radio Station

• May Gallery

• Webster Film Series

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President, the dean serves as chief academic and administrative officer for the School, focusing on the goals of academic and operational excellence. The dean is responsible for planning, budgeting, program development, and personnel and provides overall leadership and strategic direction. The dean plays a vital role in assessing the School’s current programs and developing new programs as the field of communications continues to change.

The University seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and collaborative dean with the ability to provide leadership to all of the School’s academic departments, programs, and personnel. The dean will be a visionary with the ability to work with internal and external constituencies to build and enhance the School’s mission and impact. He or she will have a successful track record in leadership roles and evidence of the strategic development of programs and activities. The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree and professional experience in a discipline appropriate to the School of Communications and the academic credentials to become a tenured professor in the School.

Webster University is looking for an individual who will continue to champion the high-quality learning experiences that transform Webster’s 20,000+ students worldwide for global citizenship and individual excellence at its metropolitan, military, online, and corporate campus locations, as well as its American-style traditional campuses in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position within the context of the themes in this leadership profile, a resume, and the names and contact information for five professional references. This packet should be sent electronically via e-mail (Microsoft Word or PDF attachments preferred) to Webster’s consultants, Jon Derek Croteau and Robin Mamlet, at WebsterComm@wittkieffer.com.

This search will be conducted with the utmost respect for the confidentiality of candidates; references will not be contacted without the candidates’ prior knowledge and approval. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Webster University is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer – women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Associate Dean, Division of Undergraduate Studies

Institution web site: http://www.dus.sdsu.edu/
Location: San Diego, CA 92182
Posted date: February 1, 2012

Position Opening: Associate Dean, Division of Undergraduate Studies. Start date negotiable but hope to have someone take the position by September 2012.

We seek to appoint a full-time Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies who can provide leadership and guidance while focusing particularly on issues related to student learning, curriculum, student-faculty engagement, assessment, and graduation and retention efforts. The Associate Dean will work collaboratively with the Dean, the Assistant Dean, and the program directors within the division to increase the effectiveness of programs in the division and they will work closely with the Undergraduate Council, the Student Learning Outcomes Committee, the General Education Committee, with other administrators across campus, and will represent the Dean at other meetings and events when the Dean is off campus.

We seek an individual who has a strong record of research and/or scholarship, teaching experience in higher education, a terminal degree in their field, and a deep commitment to undergraduate education; someone with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, administrators, and staff; experience with assessment programs, student learning outcomes; experience working with academic student support programs such as those currently housed in the Division of Undergraduate Studies; at least two years in a leadership position in higher education (minimally as department chair or program director); experience with interdisciplinary approaches to undergraduate education and information, communication, and technology initiatives; experience working with budgets, staff support, and strategic planning; interest and involvement in international programs is highly desirable. Finally, we are looking for someone with a sense of humor who can work flexibly, collaboratively, and cooperatively as part of a larger team.

Background: The Division of Undergraduate Studies at San Diego State University houses the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Regional Sustainability, the Common Experience, Service Learning and Civic Engagement Programs, the Compact Scholars Program, the Faculty-Student Mentoring Program, the University Honors Program, Liberal Studies, Interdisciplinary Majors in Three Departments, and the Thomas B. Day Student Success Programs. The Division also houses the Office of Academic Scholarships, an International Coordinator, a Director for Development, the Early Assistance Program, and is home to undeclared students.

In addition, the Division is also responsible for several university-wide mandates. It provides coordination and evaluation of the undergraduate programs at San Diego State University and has general responsibility for the undergraduate curriculum and for academic standards that affect undergraduate education. Additionally, it coordinates the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) re-accreditation process, the assessment of student preparedness in writing and mathematics at the freshman and transfer levels, the assessment of student learning in General Education and across campus, and the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

San Diego State University, founded in 1897, is one of 23 campuses of the California State University system. SDSU, classified as a high research university by the Carnegie Foundation, enrolls over 34,000diverse students, offers 151 Degree Programs, and is in the top 25 of institutions sending students abroad. In the last six years, SDSU has led the nation in the improvement of graduation rates and has closed the achievement gap to less than 3%. The campus is located in the City of San Diego, a vibrant, widely diverse city of over 1.2 million people, that offers exciting opportunities based on its emerging biotechnology and telecommunications community, its proximity to the border, and extensive opportunities for recreation, tourism, education, and business make San Diego a highly desirable place to live, work, and play. For additional information, please visit San Diego State University Division of Undergraduate Studies website at http://dus.sdsu.edu/dus/associatedean.aspx

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee beginning on March 5, 2012 and the position will remain open until filled. The starting date for the position is negotiable but we hope to have someone in the position by September 2012. Salary will be commensurate with experience and service. This position is in the Management Personnel Plan and can include tenure and academic rank.

Letters of Application, vitae, and nominations should be submitted to Chair, Search Committee, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1623

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

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Dean of the Ella Cline Shear School of Education

Institution web site: http://www.geneseo.edu/
Location: Geneseo, NY 14454
Posted date: January 20, 2012

SUNY Geneseo seeks an experienced, dynamic, reflective, and collaborative academic leader for the position of Dean of the Ella Cline Shear School of Education. A professional school integrated into a premier public liberal arts college and the SUNY state system, the Ella Cline Shear School offers opportunities for intellectual leadership and professional development in a rural setting with a unique combination of suburban and urban access.

The Dean of the School of Education will provide leadership through shared governance and collegial planning around a global vision for the future that builds upon the strengths of the faculty and the College as well as effective, continuing, and responsive program development and assessment. The Dean will also be responsible for supporting faculty development and evaluation; building and maintaining positive relationships among faculty and staff, and the internal and external community; providing strong budget management with an eye to aligning programmatic and fiscal priorities; and promoting effective enrollment management and program marketing.

The successful applicant will hold a Doctorate in Education or related field with appropriate leadership-level experience; have a record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service requisite for the rank of full professor; demonstrate outstanding leadership skills with strong verbal and written communication; and have a progressive vision and thorough understanding of the purposes and practices, current issues and trends of P-16 schools. Successful experience with advocacy for teacher education programs and grant- and gift-raising is also desirable. Demonstrated intercultural competency and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and access are essential.

The Ella Cline Shear School of Education has a well-established reputation for its fine teacher education programs and is NCATE accredited. The School has 27 full-time faculty and over 1000 students in distinctive and highly successful undergraduate and graduate programs.

The College, located about 30 minutes south of Rochester, New York, is a public liberal arts college with a broad range of undergraduate programs and distinctive/select programs in professional education at the graduate level. Geneseo is ranked among the best public undergraduate colleges in the country and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. It is highly selective as suggested by mean SAT scores of 1335 for incoming freshmen.

Candidates are invited submit electronically (MS Word or pdf) (1) a letter of interest reflecting on the leadership characteristics described in the Position Profile, (2) a resume, and (3) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. References will not be contacted without first securing the permission of the candidate. To receive full consideration, materials should be received on or before February 25th, 2012.

The position is available July 1, 2012. Salary is competitive, and dependent on qualifications. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. A detailed Position Profile will be available mid-January at www.academic-search.com or requested from Dr. Molly Easo Smith, Senior Consultant at Academic Search, Inc, who is supporting the search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest are welcome, and may be directed to Geneseo@academic-search.com. Dr. Smith can be reached at mes@academic-search.com or by phone at 973-704-8990.

SUNY Geneseo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The College actively seeks applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

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Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine

Institution web site: http://www.wisc.edu/
Location: Madison, WI 53706
Posted date: January 16, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of its School of Veterinary Medicine. UW-Madison is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service with revenues of $2.4 billion, a student body of approximately 42,000 and faculty/staff of approximately 20,000. The university seeks a charismatic individual with a record of visionary, optimistic leadership who can extend the school’s positive trajectory in research/scholarship, learning, and public service through a bold vision of the role of veterinary medicine in discovery, research translation and global health. The dean reports to the chancellor and the provost, serves on the university’s council of deans, and provides leadership for veterinary medicine and public health initiatives across the campus. The dean serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the school with responsibility for faculty and staff development, personnel oversight, fund raising, budget planning and management, curriculum, student academic affairs, clinical resources, and facilities development. The school, with a budget of $54.5 million, including research expenditures of $20.2 million, is comprised of approximately 325 FTE faculty and staff, and 300 FTE employees in training, graduate assistants and student hourly workers. The dean has oversight of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, which includes responsibility for teaching within the hospital, patient care, and research, as well as several units dedicated to basic science research and teaching. The dean holds a shared responsibility for promoting and facilitating the success of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Please see http://secfac.wisc.edu/searches/VetMedDean/2012/vacancyannouncement.htm for more information about the deanship.

Candidates must have a record of scholarship and teaching that qualifies them for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and hold the earned degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.

Electronic applications and nominations must be received by 9 March 2012 to ensure consideration. Later applications and nominations may also be considered. The committee particularly encourages applications and nominations of women and persons of underrepresented groups. Applicants should include a current resume or curriculum vitae and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how their strengths and experience match the qualifications for the position, and what they see as challenges and opportunities of the position, as well as the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. Candidates will be consulted before references are contacted. Please note that in accordance with Wisconsin statutes the names of nominees and applicants who explicitly request confidentiality will not be made public, although the university is required to release the names and titles of the finalists who will be interviewed by the chancellor and the provost. Submit applications and nominations electronically to the School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Search and Screen Committee at:

Vet-Med-Dean-Search@secfac.wisc.edu

Questions may be directed to the search committee office at 608-262-1677 or ehanneman@secfac.wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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Dean, College of Education

Institution web site: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/
Location: Anchorage, AK 99508
Posted date: January 10, 2012

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, Education. UAA is a growing institution with increases in enrollment, new academic, research and sports facilities and stable state funding. This recruitment offers the opportunity to lead at a time of change, to help shape the vision and direction of the College of Education and to build upon a foundation of achievement.

The College Education is home to over 1,000 students and 2,800 continuing and professional education students annually. The College has 36 full-time faculty members, a staff of 20 and is accredited by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education. The College offers 17 major areas of study and more than 30 academic program concentrations.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is located in the heart of Alaska’s largest city and it is the state’s largest post-secondary institution serving more than 20,000 students. UAA is a comprehensive university consisting of a campus in Anchorage, three community campuses and one community college in south-central Alaska, and several extension sites in rural communities and on military installations. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designated UAA as a Community Engaged University.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is part of the University of Alaska (UA), a system of major comprehensive universities and community colleges.

Anchorage, with an ethnically diverse population of nearly 300,000, offers a lively intellectual and cultural life, including opera, symphony, theatre, art events, and varied restaurants, recreational and shopping venues. Set between snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet, the city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year-round outdoor recreation, and unsurpassed natural beauty.

The Dean of the College of Education provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of the College, including teaching, research, intellectual development, program development, advancement and administrative management of all of College operations and represents the College outside the university. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, the Dean is the academic and administrative leader of the College of Education. The Dean is expected to promote the best interest of the College and to ensure that the goals of the College are aligned with and supportive of UAA’s and UA’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for Dean must have a record of academic and administrative leadership; have Pre-K-12 teaching experience; possess an earned PhD or doctorate, preferably in one of the fields represented within the College; and have a record of teaching and scholarship sufficient to qualify as a tenured professor in the College of Education.

Preferred qualifications include: evidence of successful collaboration building and experience developing partnerships with external and internal stakeholders; demonstrated commitment to developing and supporting multicultural proficiency and community involvement in diverse settings; knowledge of and sensitivity to issues unique to Pre-K-12 issues in Alaska Native and rural Alaska communities or in a comparable context; understanding and commitment to the changing role of academic deans including the external focus on fundraising; demonstrated success with innovative program design and implementation; and knowledge of legislative processes and demonstrated experience in advocacy.

To Apply: Interested parties and nominators are encouraged to read the full Position Profile under “Current Searches” at www.academic-search.com for a more complete description of the position, university, community and the leadership agenda in the College of Education. The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. For a confidential discussion of this position prior to applying or nominating, contact Dr. Jessica Kozloff at jsk@academic-search.com or Dr. Tom Fitch at rtf@academic-search.com.

The position will remain open until closed but only applications received by February 21, 2012 can be assured full consideration. Candidates should forward a letter of interest, addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications described above, curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of at least five references with full contact information to UAADeanCOE@academic-search.com.

APPLICANTS needing reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resource Services prior to the closing date. UAA is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution committed to diversity. Applicants must be eligible for employment under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and subsequent amendments. Application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure.

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Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Institution web site: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/
Location: Anchorage, AK 99508
Posted date: December 15, 2011

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. UAA is a growing institution with increases in enrollment, new academic, research and sports facilities and stable state funding. This recruitment offers the opportunity to lead at a time of change, to help shape the vision and direction of the College of Arts and Sciences and to build upon a foundation of achievement.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic unit within the University of Alaska Anchorage, home to over 4,000 students and 225 prominent full time faculty. The College offers 23 major areas of studies and more than 20 minor concentrations.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is part of the University of Alaska (UA), a system of major comprehensive universities and community colleges.

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of the College, including advancement, intellectual development, program integration and management of all aspects of College operations. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, the Dean is the academic and administrative leader of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean is expected to promote the best interest of the College and to ensure that the goals of the College are aligned with and supportive of UAA’s and UA’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for Dean must possess an earned PhD or doctorate, preferably in one of the fields represented within the College; have attained the rank of full professor or a record of comparable professional experience; and have a record of academic and administrative leadership.

Preferred qualifications include: exceptional organizational and communication skills; a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and diversity; strong budgeting and financial planning outcomes; a record of distinguished teaching, scholarship, publication and/or professional activity; success in fundraising; understanding and appreciation of Alaska and Alaska Native cultures and the Pacific Rim and Arctic Regions; demonstrated success in developing partnerships with the community; and evidence of creating innovative programs and initiatives.

To Apply: Interested parties and nominators are encouraged to read the full Position Profile under “Current Searches” at www.academic-search.com for a more complete description of the position, university, community and the leadership agenda in the College of Arts and Sciences. The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. For a confidential discussion of this position prior to applying or nominating, contact Dr. Jessica Kozloff at jsk@academic-search.com or Dr. Tom Fitch at rtf@academic-search.com.

The position will remain open until closed but only applications received by February 17, 2012 can be assured full consideration. Candidates should forward a letter of interest, addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications described above, curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of at least five references with full contact information to UAADeanCLAS@academic-search.com.

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Dean of the College of Engineering and Science

Institution web site: http://www.udmercy.edu/
Location: Detroit, MI 48221
Posted date: December 15, 2011

The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), a Catholic University in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, invites nominations and applications for its next dean of the College of Engineering and Science (E&S). With a distinguished history of educational accomplishment and a long-standing tradition of service to the community, UDM and the College of E&S are vibrant resources for the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan.

In 1990, the University of Detroit (1877) and Mercy College of Detroit (1941) consolidated their resources to establish the University of Detroit Mercy, now providing a single clarion voice as the largest Catholic university in Michigan. UDM enrolls over 5,500 students and offers a distinctive array of more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through their School of Architecture, College of Business Administration, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering and Science, College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Arts and Education, and the School of Law. Service is deeply embedded in the fabric of the University, having spanned generations of students and faculty; it provides a platform for UDM’s effectiveness for educating in the urban context.

The new dean’s opportunity for academic leadership is profound. As chief academic and administrative officer of the College of E&S, fully engaging the E&S faculty and academic programs, the dean will lead a program currently celebrating the Centennial anniversary of its founding. The College of E&S is especially proud of its enrollment of minority and female engineering students, which constitutes 25% and 33% of the student body respectively. Building on previous achievements, E&S will look to the dean to reinforce the College’s distinctive “teacher scholar” ethos, to enrich the opportunities for individual faculty research and scholarship, to energize enrollment efforts, particularly for engineering students, and to sustain and expand vital linkages to the external community, especially in the areas of fundraising and new program development.

The dean’s care and creativity to see that UDM’s central values are represented in the work of E&S, while advancing the college’s distinctive contemporary mission, will be important. The dean will be expected to lead the development of a vision for E&S’s future, while also reflecting the larger goals of a developing overall academic plan for UDM. The strength of UDM’s shared governance ethos is defined by long standing collective bargaining agreements and the more recent development of a McNichols Faculty Assembly. In concert with the leadership of the president and the provost, the dean will be the chief advocate for the E&S program and will serve collaboratively on the Academic Leadership Team (council of deans).

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the Dean’s Search Profile, which contains specific information about the application process and additional insights about the agenda for leadership in the College of E&S at:

www.udmercy.edu or www.agbsearch.com.

Although applications will be accepted until the time a new dean is selected, candidates should plan to submit materials by February 21, 2012 in order to receive the most favorable consideration. All inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Blenda J. Wilson or Dr. Thomas B. Courtice Senior Consultants, AGB Search

1133 20th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036 bjw@agbsearch.com (781-475-2414) or tbc@agbsearch.com (614-395-3229)

The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse faculty and student body, welcoming persons of all backgrounds.

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Dean of Education and Human Services

Institution web site: http://www.marymount.edu/
Location: Arlington, VA 22207
Posted date: December 15, 2011

Marymount University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of Education and Human Services. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount is a Catholic University serving over 3600 graduate and undergraduate students. The University is located in Arlington, Virginia, in the heart of the national capital region. Recognized as one of the most diverse universities in the southern region, Marymount enrolls students from more than 40 states and nearly 70 countries. Marymount is committed to the intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth of its students and promotes student engagement through inquiry-based learning and student/faculty collaboration.

The School of Education and Human Services is home to 31 full-time faculty in five academic departments (Counseling, Criminal Justice/Sociology, Education, Forensic Psychology, Psychology) offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The School’s first doctoral program, an Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, will launch in the fall 2012. The School serves over 800 students and awards nearly 300 degrees annually.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean will serve as the chief academic officer of the School with responsibility for both strategic leadership and operational management. Specific responsibilities include faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation; fundraising and community outreach/collaboration; budget management and resource allocation; program and curriculum development and assessment; strategic planning; and maintaining state, regional, and national accreditation. The position of dean requires an individual with vision and energy who can work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community in leading the School to its fullest potential.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in a discipline represented within the School or a related discipline and demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service that would enable appointment at the rank of professor. He or she must have a minimum of five years of administrative experience in higher education at the level of department chair or higher and demonstrate a commitment to the values of liberal education and the Catholic identity of Marymount University.

For details and to apply, please visit www.marymountjobs.com and search for Position 09755. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Nominations can be submitted electronically to Dr. Tamara Davis, Search Committee Chair at tamara.davis@marymount.edu. The review of applications will begin on January 10 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin on or around July 1, 2012. Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Dean, School of Human Ecology

Institution web site: http://www.wisc.edu/
Location: Madison, WI 53706
Posted date: December 8, 2011

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of its School of Human Ecology. The university seeks an individual with a record of visionary, optimistic leadership who can extend the school’s positive trajectory in advancing its excellence in research/scholarship, learning, extension and public service, and lead the advancement of the school through its education programs and its leading edge research initiatives, and by building strong internal and external communities to support the school’s continued success and growth.

The school is in the midst of an exciting time of change as it completes, this spring, the construction of new, state-of-the art facilities, doubling its space at the heart of campus. The $52 million expansion and renovation of classrooms, research and studio spaces, offices, and community spaces includes a new art gallery to showcase student and faculty work and the school’s $3 million textile collection, and a new preschool and family interaction research facility. The school’s programs are cross-disciplinary and applied, and it is a model of the Wisconsin Idea in action, with its outreach programs reaching every corner of the state and increasingly the nation.

The dean reports to the chancellor and the provost, and serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the school with responsibility for strategic planning, personnel oversight, faculty and staff development, budget planning and management, fund raising, curriculum, student academic affairs, research, community and alumni relations, and physical facilities. The free-standing School of Human Ecology, with a 100-year plus history, has total annual expenditures of approximately $15 million and is comprised of approximately 120 faculty and staff, and approximately 900 bachelor’s and 100 master’s and doctoral students. Consistent with the university’s land grant history and campus-wide vision for future scholarship directions, the school has strong resident and extension interdisciplinary programs among its four academic units and through its collaborative programs with other campus departments. About one-quarter of the school’s faculty have partial appointments in UW-Extension’s Cooperative Extension division, which annually provides approximately one million dollars to the school. The school offers degree programs in community and nonprofit leadership; consumer affairs; family, consumer and community education; human development and family studies; human ecology; interior design; personal finance; retailing; and textile and apparel design. The school’s University Preschool Laboratory, Gallery of Design, Center for Excellence in Family Studies, Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, Center for Integrative Design, Center for Nonprofits, Center for Financial Security, and Center for Retailing Excellence facilitate scholars, practitioners, designers, and students in their research and academic pursuits.

More comprehensive information about the school and the university can be found on the following websites:

http://sohe.wisc.edu/ http://www.wisc.edu

Candidates will be evaluated on the following professional and personal characteristics:

• successful visionary and collaborative leadership;

• strong management, communication and fund-raising experience;

• commitment to shared governance with faculty, staff and students;

• an understanding of diverse forms of scholarship in the behavioral and social sciences, the arts and humanities, and the physical sciences;

• an understanding , commitment and appreciation of the diverse missions and constituencies of a major public research university including undergraduate and graduate learning, research, extension, and public service;

• the ability to engage its constituencies to advance the school;

• a commitment to advancing an inclusive diverse climate that stimulates excellence;

• experience with federal grant-making agencies, philanthropic foundations, and the corporate sector; and,

• the ability to represent the school and university effectively in educational, governmental, business, alumni, and public forums.

A record of scholarship, teaching, and service/outreach that qualifies for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is required.

Electronic applications and nominations must be received by 31 January 2012 to ensure consideration. Later applications and nominations may also be considered. The committee particularly encourages applications and nominations of women and persons of underrepresented groups. Applicants should include a current resume or curriculum vitae and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how their strengths and experience match the qualifications for the position, and what they see as challenges and opportunities of the position, as well as the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. Candidates will be consulted before references are contacted. Please note that in accordance with Wisconsin statutes the names of nominees and applicants who explicitly request confidentiality will not be made public, although the university is required to release the names and titles of the finalists who will be interviewed by the chancellor and the provost. Submit applications and nominations electronically to the School of Human Ecology Dean Search and Screen Committee at:

SoHE-Dean-Search@secfac.wisc.edu

Questions may be directed to the search committee office at 608-262-1677 or ehanneman@secfac.wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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Dean of Allied Health & Nursing

Institution web site: http://www.mcckc.edu/
Location: Kansas City, MO 64101
Posted date: December 8, 2011

Administrator position responsible for management of all educational programming/services provided by Health Science Institute (HSI).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master’s of Science in Nursing plus five (5) year’s experience as a professional nurse or comparable experience.

* Doctorate degree in related discipline preferred.

* Three (3) years teaching experience in a pre-licensure professional nursing program or comparable experience.

* Two (2) year’s experience in an administrative capacity.

* Current licensure for professional nursing in Missouri.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to individuals who possess:

* PhD preferred

* Experience working in a complex environment

* Experience planning & executing educational programming

* Experience leading instructional innovation

* Experience supervising & leading diverse group of employees

* Teaching experience at the community college level

* Fiscal management experience

* Community outreach experience

COMPENSATION:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

PLEASE NOTE:

* Position will remain open until filled.

* Applicants selected for interview will be required to prepare a ten (10)-minute presentation on an assigned topic.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

1. A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:

o The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;

o The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.

o Your experiences in supervision within an academic institution;

o Leadership in a complex organization such as MCC;

o The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism and working in a diverse environment; and

o Provide a brief explanation of your leadership role in instructional innovation; include examples of innovation instruction that you have participated in and the role you played.

2. A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

3. Current license for professional nursing in Missouri.

4. Official or student copies of your transcripts.

Official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.

* Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.

For more information, to review the complete position description and to apply online, visit our website at: www.mcckcjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51388

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