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Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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

University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), a Catholic University in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, invites nominations and applications for its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.  With a distinguished history of educational accomplishment and a long-standing tradition of service to the community, UDM is a vibrant resource for the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan.  The new provost will join recently appointed UDM President Antoine M. Garibaldi at a particularly exciting moment in the University’s history.  In addition to fully engaging faculty and academic programs as UDM’s chief academic officer, the provost will join the new president’s senior leadership team, building on previous accomplishments of this excellent urban Catholic university in an environment of renewed vitality and potential.  As the primary representative of the president in his absence, the provost’s impact will be a major factor in UDM’s future growth and development.

In 1990, University of Detroit (1877) and Mercy College of Detroit (1941) consolidated to establish 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 its 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 School of Law.  A prominent feature of UDM’s profile is the culture of service that has spanned generations of students and faculty, and continues to grow through increased participation.  Service is deeply embedded in the fabric of the University, providing a platform for UDM’s effectiveness for educating in the urban context.

The UDM opportunity for academic leadership is exceptional.  The provost’s attention and creativity to assure that UDM’s central values are sustained across all academic units will be balanced by the challenge of advancing the distinctive contemporary missions of each school and college.  In addition, the provost will be expected to galvanize the development of an academic strategic plan that will support the larger goals of UDM’s new strategic plan, to finalize a core curriculum that has been under discussion, to identify new program opportunities, to nurture faculty, deans, and the provost’s administrative team, and to prepare for a successful reaccreditation in 2017.  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 President Garibaldi’s leadership, the provost will be the chief advocate for the academic program and will consistently reinforce the centrality of the academic program.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the Provost Search Profile, which contains specific information regarding the application process and additional insights about the agenda for provostial leadership at:

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

Although applications will be accepted until the time that a new provost is selected, candidates should plan to submit materials by February 21, 2012 for 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)

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

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

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.

Category: Academic Careers, Deans, Jobs

Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean of the College

Institution web site: http://www.ursinus.edu/
Location: Collegeville, PA 19426
Posted date: December 15, 2011

Ursinus College, one of the nation’s most impressive liberal arts colleges, invites nominations and applications for its next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College (VPAA).    This is a compelling opportunity for a seasoned academic leader.

The Ursinus College community is strikingly tenacious about the purpose of its educational program.  The clarity of its academic mission, the centrality of the liberal arts, the intimacy of its educational setting, and the intensity of the teaching/learning experience combine to create a firm foundation from which the next generation of academic leadership will build.

The search begins as a new Ursinus president, Dr. Bobby Fong, launches strategic planning discussions about how best to ensure the ongoing relevance and impact of the liberal arts on the lives of the College’s students.  The opportunity for enriching the academic program through more practical applications of the liberal arts — service learning, civic engagement, internships, international study, etc. –   will be central to the strategic academic planning for Ursinus’ future.  The new VPAA will arrive at a pivotal juncture to help the College sustain existing strengths, shape future academic initiatives, and work collaboratively with an engaged faculty.   As the chief academic officer, the VPAA has responsibility for providing strategic leadership to Ursinus’ people and programs, supporting excellence in teaching and learning, maintaining the academic policies of the institution, and fulfilling a central role with regard to hiring, promotion, tenure, and faculty development.

With nearly all of its 1,750 students living on campus, an uncommon sense of community exists at Ursinus.  A 12:1 student/faculty ratio enables a learning environment in which faculty teach, mentor, and partner with students in intellectual growth, personal development, and multi-faceted achievement.   The “Common Intellectual Experience” engages all students and faculty from all disciplines during both semesters of a student’s  first year,  and  learning is derived across traditional disciplines using a set of shared texts (books, music, works of art) and by posing the essential questions of a liberal education.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the Search Profile for the VPAA, which contains additional information on the nature of this opportunity and details of the application process, at: www.ursinus.edu or www.agbsearch.com.

Although applications will be accepted until the time that a new VPAA is appointed, candidates should plan to submit materials by February 20 for the most favorable consideration.  All inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Thomas B. Courtice  or Ms. Judith B. Ward tbc@agbsearch.com, (614-395-3229) or jbw@agbsearch.com, (202-215-8519) AGB Search

1133 20th St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036

Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, or with respect to employment

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

President

Institution web site: http://www.scbsju.edu/
Location: Collegeville, MN 56321
Posted date: December 13, 2011

The Board of Regents and the Presidential Search Committee invites nominations and applications for the position of President of Saint John’s University, a selective, national liberal arts college for men located one hour northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Founded in 1857 by the Order of Benedict, Saint John’s is one of the nation’s great Catholic liberal arts colleges, imbued with a rich tradition of Catholic intellectual thought. Saint John’s University today enrolls nearly 1900 undergraduate men from 36 states and 29 foreign countries.  It is one of four men’s colleges in the United States but is the only school in the country engaged in a coordinated relationship with a similarly successful women’s institution, the College of Saint Benedict, a women’s college, located six miles to the east in the city of St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Saint John’s University seeks a higher education leader of integrity and vision who will foster continued development of the institution, while maintaining its tradition of excellence. The successful candidate will possess an earned terminal degree, significant leadership experience preferably in higher education, strong skills in communication, a demonstrated aptitude for fundraising, and the ability to engage others in effective planning and implementation of priorities for the future of Saint John’s.  The next President will be a Catholic with a deep appreciation of Benedictine values, who can ensure the ongoing Catholic and Benedictine character, mission, and identity of the University.

Application Procedures

Board member and alumnus Dr. Kenneth Roering chairs the 17-member board-appointed presidential search committee.  The search committee will begin a review of applications on January 9, 2012.  It expects to conduct neutral-site interviews February 10 and 11 in Minneapolis, plans to invite finalists to campus during the week of February 20, and hopes to conclude an appointment by early March.  The successful candidate would assume office during the summer of 2012; some flexibility on the start date is possible.

Saint John’s University is being assisted by Dr. Jacqueline Doud and Maya Kirkhope of Academic Search, Inc. in Washington DC. Jacqueline may be contacted at jpd@academic-search.com and (310) 597 9042 and Maya can be contacted at mrk@academic-search.com and (703) 380 9195. Send materials as an email attachment in Microsoft Word to saintjohns@academic-search.com.  A complete search profile with information about Saint John’s University and the desired attributes for the President may be found at www.academic-search.com/current-searches/president-ceo-searches. Please visit the Saint John’s University website at http://www.csbsju.edu/About/Saint-Johns-University.htm for more information.

Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Saint John’s University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning Effectiveness and Enrollment Management

Institution web site: http://www.lakelandcc.edu/
Location: Kirtland, OH 44094
Posted date: December 13, 2011

Upon the retirement of Dr. Fred Law, following eleven outstanding years as Provost, Lakeland Community College, Ohio, invites applications and nominations for two new Associate Provost positions.

Established in 1967, Lakeland Community College is the first and only college in Ohio founded by a vote of the people. LCC annually serves over 13,000 credit students, with more than 150 degree and certificate programs.  The College is housed on a 400 acre, wooded campus in Kirtland, Ohio, 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland.

Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning Effectiveness: Responsibilities include Student Success programs, Learning Center, Library, Learning Technologies, accreditation, and faculty professional development.

Associate Provost for Enrollment Management:  Responsibilities include Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, and Counseling.

The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc.  Position descriptions, including requirements for the positions, can be found at  www.academic-search.com under Current Searches.  Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, and a list of 5 references.  References will not be contacted without permission.  Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest, which will be treated in confidence, should be sent electronically to Laura Barnard and Mary Ann Blakeley, Co-Chairs, Academic Leadership Search Committee.  Complete position responsibilities, information about LCC and the search may be found under Current Searches at:  www.academic-search.com.

Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning Effectiveness: Electronic applications will be received at:  lccaptle@academic-search.com

Associate Provost for Enrollment Management:  Electronic applications will be received at:  lccapem@academic-search.com

The positions will remain open until filled, but only Associate Provost applications received by February 10, 2012, can be assured full consideration.  Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by Dr. Tom Fitch at rtf@academic-search.com or Dr. John McGuire at jmm@academic-search.com.

Lakeland Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

Provost

Institution web site: http://www.lakelandcc.edu/
Location: Kirtland, OH 44094
Posted date: December 13, 2011

Upon the retirement of Dr. Fred Law, following eleven outstanding years as Provost, Lakeland Community College, Ohio, invites applications and nominations for Executive Vice President, Provost, and Dean of the Faculty.

Established in 1967, Lakeland Community College is the first and only college in Ohio founded by a vote of the people. LCC annually serves over 13,000 credit students, with more than 150 degree and certificate programs.  The College is housed on a 400 acre, wooded campus in Kirtland, Ohio, 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland.

Executive Vice President, Provost, and Dean of the Faculty:  Reporting directly to the President and serving as acting President in the President’s absence, the Provost serves as the Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer, responsible for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and student  services.

The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc.  Complete position responsibilities, information about LCC and the search may be found under Current Searches at:  www.academic-search.com. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest should be sent electronically to Laura Barnard and Mary Ann Blakeley, Co-Chairs, Academic Leadership Search Committee.  Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, and a list of 5 references.  References will not be contacted without permission.

Electronic applications will be received at:  LCCProvost@academic-search.com

The positions will remain open until filled, but only Provost applications received by January 23, 2012, can be assured full consideration.  Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Tom Fitch at rtf@academic-search.com or Dr. John McGuire at jmm@academic-search.com.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, people with disabilities and people over 40. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

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.

Category: Academic Careers, Deans, Jobs

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

EOE/AA

For more information, to review the complete position description and to apply online, visit our website at:

www.mcckcjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51388

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/8yqn4sr

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Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost

Institution web site: http://www.friends.edu/
Location: Wichita, KS 67213
Posted date: December 7, 2011

Friends University invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice-President for Academic Affairs/Provost.  Founded in 1898, Friends University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts and sciences university with its primary campus located just west of downtown Wichita, Kansas.  The University seeks an exceptional academic leader to partner with the newly appointed president, TJ Arant, to develop the academic vision for Friends and to provide trusted and collegial leadership to the faculty.  The new VPAA/Provost of Friends University will begin duties on, or about, July 1, 2012.

As a nondenominational, independent University, Friends has provided a Christian-based, liberal arts education to students of all ages and denominations for over 100 years.  While strongly committed to the liberal arts and sciences, Fiends has developed a unique blend of strong traditional programs and strong nontraditional undergraduate and graduate programs for busy adults.  More than 1,000 students enroll in its traditional program; approximately 400 of them live in campus residential facilities.  In addition, Friends offers several nontraditional undergraduate and graduate programs that educate in a unique way non-traditional-aged students who have other responsibilities to balance with school.  Among the first to offer such program options in Kansas, Friends enrolls approximately 1800 students in a variety of on-line and on-ground venues during the evening or weekends that lead to an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Friends affords exciting and significant opportunities for the new VPAA.  The President will soon begin a process of strategic planning.  The next VPAA will work in concert with the faculty to create an academic vision that includes a supportive and challenging academic atmosphere; active learning; diversity; stewardship of natural, human, and financial resources; and excellence in all educational endeavors. The new VPAA should also support the faculty in their roles as teacher-scholars, invigorate faculty governance, and administer the academic program fairly and equitably.  The new VPAA must also forge and maintain the best of personal and professional relationships with all campus constituencies and provide a style of leadership that recognizes the central importance of continuing to build campus community.

Competitive candidates will have a record of distinguished teaching and scholarship commensurate with that of a tenured full professor at Friends as well as significant administrative experience.  They will also have a strong grounding in liberal arts education as well as an understanding of the special challenges of educating non-traditional-aged students.  They will demonstrate a style of leadership that is both supportive and collegial and also sets high standards of excellence.  They will also possess a lively and interested mind and be comfortable working within the Quaker and Christian traditions.

The VPAA search committee will begin a review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made.  To assure full consideration, applications should be received by January 18, 2012, and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and five professional references with email and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant). Applications should be sent electronically (MS Word or Adobe PDF) to:

friendsvpaa@agbsearch.com

The search is being assisted by:

Rob Holyer, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant

AGB Search

rkh@agbsearch.com

804-359-9370

AND

Jamie Ferrare, Ph.D.

Managing Principal

AGB Search

jpf@agbsearch.com

202-776-0854

For additional information about Friends University, please visit: www.friends.edu.

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Institution web site: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24503
Posted date: December 7, 2011

Randolph College invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, an appointment that will become effective July 1, 2012.  The successful candidate will meet these required qualifications:  an earned Ph.D., a minimum of three years of successful experience as an administrator, tenure or significant teaching experience, and administrative or teaching experience in a liberal arts college.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate successful collaborative decision-making, commitment to shared governance, successful implementation of academic initiatives, innovative leadership, experience with curricular development, effective budget management, and experience with strategic planning.

Randolph College, established in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is a selective liberal arts and sciences institution that primarily serving full-time residential undergraduate students.  The College became coeducational in 2007 and is now 34 percent male.  Following a transitional period after the change to coeducation, enrollment is now approximately 600 and rising, and the College anticipates continued strong annual growth.  Student interaction with the faculty of 72 is outstanding and includes opportunities for collaborative research, presentations at conferences, and publications.  In August 2011, Newsweek ranked Randolph’s faculty number one in the nation on accessibility to students.  This exemplary faculty, 94 percent of whom hold terminal degrees, is committed to high quality liberal arts and sciences education.  The College constituencies value the institution’s heritage and achievements, and they are now building on that foundation to provide a distinctive, high quality educational experience for a coeducational student body designed to enable them to succeed in and contribute to a global society.

Located in the heart of Virginia near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Randolph’s picturesque 100-acre campus in an historic, residential area of Lynchburg offers access to outstanding recreational, entertainment and cultural opportunities.  Lynchburg, a city of over 75,000 in a larger metropolitan area of around 245,000, is within easy driving distance of major cities including Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Virginia Beach.  Faculty and staff praise the area for quality of life, low cost of living, low taxes, family-friendly activities, and the high quality of schools and healthcare.

The search is being assisted by Academic-Search, Inc.  A complete description of the position including requirements and preferences can be found here or at www.randolphcollege.edu.  The position, which is available July 1, 2012, will remain open until filled; however, for best consideration applications should be received by January 10, 2012.  All nominations and applications will be treated in confidence.  Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter addressing requirements and preferred qualifications, and a list of five references with e-mail and telephone numbers.  References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.  Nominations and applications should be forwarded electronically in MS Word format to Dr. Elizabeth Perry-Sizemore, Chair of the Search Committee, at RandolphCollege@academic-search.com.  Confidential discussions regarding this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Wanda Bigham at wdb@academic-search.com or by calling her at 334-425-6865.

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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