Institution web site: http://www.lextheo.edu/
Location: Lexington, KY 40508
Posted date: September 7, 2010

Lexington Theological Seminary seeks applicants for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean. The VPAA & Dean will be responsible for effectively administrating an innovative new curriculum delivered as an integrated online/on-campus program, engaging in faculty development and institutional strategic planning, and working with the Faculty, Registrar, and Doctor of Ministry Director. Strong applicants will have: (1) demonstrated ability to think and respond creatively and organizationally; (2) proven capacity to flourish administratively during major transitions; and (3) significant, appropriate credentials.  For a full position profile, please visit http://www.academic-search.com, under “Current Searches.”

Applications will be treated confidentially. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and names/contact information of three references to Prof. Steven Monhollen, chair, VPAA & Dean Search Committee, electronically by October 15 (MS Word preferred) to: LTS@academic-search.com

The search is assisted by:

Dr. Patricia van der Vorm, Senior Consultant Academic Search, Inc.

ptv@academic-search.com

202/263-7473

Please visit the seminary website at www.lextheo.edu.

Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Lexington Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity employer.

Institution web site: http://www.ithaca.edu/
Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
Posted date: August 5, 2010

Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York seeks applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced and creative academic leader.

Ithaca College stands among the top national comprehensive colleges and is highly regarded for its commitment to curricular innovation, sustainability, community engagement, and diversity. Founded in 1892, this private, selective, residential college enrolls approximately 6,200 undergraduate and 500 graduate students and offers more than 100 degree programs. The portfolio of the Provost and VPAA encompasses five colleges and the divisions of interdisciplinary and international studies as well as graduate and professional studies. The College’s faculty numbers 474 full-time and 210 part-time, and the overall student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Ithaca’s modern 650-acre campus is a focal point of a vibrant college town located on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the spectacular Finger Lakes region.

The Provost and VPAA is the College’s second-ranking administrative officer and is a member of the President’s Cabinet, consisting of six vice presidents and an assistant vice president. The Provost and VPAA oversees the academic program and budget, educational policy and academic appointments, and is responsible for strategic planning to enhance teaching, research and creative activity in a dynamic campus community that emphasizes active learning and strong student-faculty engagement.

The College seeks in its next Provost and VPAA a highly accomplished academic leader who will work in partnership with the President and senior leadership team to create a truly innovative educational experience that integrates the liberal arts and professional studies in distinctive ways while connecting a lively campus environment seamlessly to the academic experience.

A search prospectus, with additional information about the College, the major attractions of the position, the key leadership agenda for the Provost and VPAA, and specific requirements, may be found at www.academic-search.com/search.html. Those considering becoming candidates are urged to visit this search Web site prior to submitting an application. In order to assure full consideration, applications must be received by September 15, 2010 and include a substantive letter of interest, curriculum vitae and a list of at least five professional references with E-mail addresses and telephone numbers. All nominations, inquiries and applications will be confidential until a limited number of finalists are identified for campus interviews, at which point the names and résumés of finalists only will become public. Nominations and applications must be submitted electronically in MS Word or Adobe PDF to:

ICProvost@academic-search.com

The search is being assisted by:

Ms. Julie Tea

Senior Consultant, Academic Search, Inc.

1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 705

Washington, D.C. 20006

Julie.Tea@academic-search.com

Office: (804) 550-2110

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Institution web site: http://www.montana.edu/
Location: Bozeman, MT  59717
Posted date: June 1, 2010

Montana State University (MSU) Bozeman seeks applications and nominations for the position of Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA).

Founded in 1893, MSU Bozeman is one of the nation’s pre-eminent land-grant universities, ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching among the top 96 research universities in the country (Research Universities, very high research activity). This flagship campus of the four-campus Montana State University system enrolls approximately 12,800 students and offers baccalaureate degrees in 61 fields, master’s degrees in 41 fields, and doctoral degrees in 20 fields. The portfolio of the Provost & VPAA encompasses nine academic colleges, numerous research centers, laboratories and institutes, multiple academic program units, international programs, the libraries, the Museum of the Rockies, and Extended University. The University’s faculty numbers 830 (FTE), and the overall student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. The 1,170-acre campus is located in a spectacular setting in the heart of the Gallatin Valley in Bozeman, Montana, a culturally rich community of 50,000 people.

The Provost & VPAA is the second-ranking administrative officer of the University and is one of seven vice presidents reporting to the President. The Provost & VPAA exercises academic and administrative leadership over the University’s educational programs and budget, academic policy, academic appointments, and the generation of teaching, research, and creative activity in a vibrant campus community that emphasizes active learning and strong student/faculty engagement. The Provost & VPAA has 18 direct reports.

In its next Provost & VPAA, the University seeks a highly accomplished academic leader who has a deep understanding of the mission of a nationally-recognized land-grant institution; an unwavering commitment to student access and academic success in the context of high quality, research-intensive academic programs; and the ability to engage internal and external constituencies in thoughtful deliberation and action to enhance MSU Bozeman’s status as a premier land-grant university of the 21st century.

A search prospectus, with additional information about the University, the major attractions of the position, the key leadership agenda for the Provost & VPAA, and specific requirements, may be found at www.academic-search.com/search.html. Those considering becoming candidates are urged to visit this search website before submitting an application. In order to assure full consideration, applications must be received by July 6, 2010 and include a substantive letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five professional references with E-mail addresses and telephone numbers. All nominations, inquiries, and applications will be confidential until the President identifies a limited number of finalists for campus interviews, at which point the names and résumés of finalists only will become public. Nominations and applications must be submitted electronically in MS Word or Adobe PDF to:  msuprovost@academic-search.com

The search is being assisted by:

Bill Franklin, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant

Academic Search, Inc.

1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 705

Washington, D.C. 20006

bjf@academic-search.com

Office: (830) 249-1444

Julie Tea

Senior Consultant

Academic Search, Inc.

1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 705

Washington, D.C. 20006

Julie.Tea@academic-search.com

Office: (804) 550-2110

Montana State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, marital status, age, religion, creed or political belief, mental or physical handicap, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran in admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities, nor in its employment policies or practices.