President
Institution web site: http://www.uindy.edu/
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46227
Posted date: December 15, 2011
University of Indianapolis invites nominations and applications for the Presidency. The University of Indianapolis, popularly known as UIndy, is a private, comprehensive and diverse institution of higher education. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, UIndy is distinguished by highly respected undergraduate programs in teacher education, communications and the health sciences, nationally ranked graduate programs, and Centers of Excellence focusing on aging studies and education reform and leadership.
The University seeks a visionary, dynamic and entrepreneurial leader with a strong commitment to excellence in higher education, successful experience in teaching and academic administration in higher education, demonstrated administrative skills in managing a complex organization, and the ability to work with the Board of Trustees to guide the institution to the next level of excellence. The successful candidate will likely possess an earned doctorate, or a terminal degree with uniquely transferable experience, a record of scholarly publications, a strong understanding of and commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship/creative activities, public service, and a demonstrated commitment to shared governance and promoting diversity. The ideal candidate should possess a “student-centered” leadership style which demonstrates a commitment to the student body and the ability to lead faculty, administrators, and staff.
As the chief representative of the University to a wide variety of external constituencies, the President must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to integrate best practices from a variety of sectors. An appreciation for the role of the University in enhancing economic and community development in the region and the capacity to attract financial support from the public and private sectors will be essential. The President must be a risk-taker with integrity who is responsive, decisive, and creative and has a passion for excellence. Individuals from non-academic sectors who have non-traditional but comparable skill sets will be considered.
Additional information is available at http://www.uindy.edu/administration-and-trustees/presidential-search. All applications and nominations will be held in the strictest of confidence. Review of potential candidates will begin immediately and application materials should be received by January 31, 2012 for full consideration. Applications should include a formal letter of interest and curriculum vitæ. Please email applications and nominations to:
Ken Kring and Paul Chou, Co-Managing Directors of the Global Education Practice Korn/Ferry International
The University of Indianapolis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.