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Dean of the Ella Cline Shear School of Education

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.

Category: Academic Careers, Deans, Jobs

Dean of Education and Human Services

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

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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Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Institution web site: http://www.newpaltz.edu/
Location: New Paltz, NY 12561
Posted date: November 23, 2011

The State University of New York at New Paltz seeks an effective, visionary academic leader to serve as Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

We are a nationally recognized public comprehensive institution located in the heart of a dynamic college town, ninety minutes from New York City. A highly selective and diverse university, we enroll 6600 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students, employing over three hundred full-time faculty, with more than 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs. We continue to gain national recognition: according to U.S. News & World Report, we are currently the sixth-ranked public comprehensive college in the North. New Paltz’s mission and strategic objectives are supported by the core values of academic excellence, regional engagement, diversity, and innovation.

As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Provost is the chief academic officer with primary responsibility for:

• maintaining a rigorous and challenging curriculum;

• encouraging excellence in faculty scholarship and creativity;

• overseeing academic personnel decisions and resource allocation, including academic facilities planning;

• promoting excellence and innovation in teaching.

Reporting directly to the Provost are the Deans of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Fine and Performing Arts, Business, Science and Engineering, and Education, Graduate School, Library, and the Directors and Deans of Academic Advising, International Programs, Honors, Multicultural Recruitment, Center for Teaching and Learning, Sponsored Programs, and Undergraduate Research. The Provost fulfills a key role in university-wide matters, participates in system-wide academic initiatives and planning, and represents the university to appropriate external bodies. The Provost must maintain high academic standards in an era of budgetary restraint. The Provost performs other duties assigned by the President and serves as President when the President is unavailable.

Required qualifications for the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs position include an earned doctorate or other terminal degree and academic leadership experience as a Provost, Dean, Academic Vice President, or other senior administrator. Candidates must also demonstrate a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship appropriate for an appointment as a tenured Full Professor in one of the university’s academic departments.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Extensive, effective planning and decision-making experience in curricular, personnel, and budgetary areas, with a record of increasing line responsibility in academic management;

• Collegial and transparent leadership that values shared faculty governance, accessibility, and commitment to diversity, coupled with the capacity to work in a faculty collective bargaining environment;

• Excellent communication skills, an ability to work with diverse constituencies, and experience in managing change;

• Understanding and appreciation of the mission and environment of a selective public, comprehensive university;

• Commitment to rigorous undergraduate and graduate education and to inclusive approaches to pedagogy, as well as a record of successful undergraduate teaching;

• Commitment to academic excellence in faculty scholarship and creative endeavors, undergraduate and graduate opportunities in research and creative activities.

The President and campus community seek to fill the position of Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs by July 1, 2012. The salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin January 17, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in strictest confidence and should be addressed to Lucy A. Leske and Jane E. Courson, the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting SUNY New Paltz with this search, at ProvostNewPaltz@wittkieffer.com. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. Documents that must be mailed may be sent to: Witt/Kieffer, 2015 Spring Road, Suite 510, Oak Brook, IL 60523. The consultants can be reached by phone at (630) 575-6122.

SUNY New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents

President and Chief Executive Officer

President and Chief Executive Officer

Institution web site: http://www.wiidc.org/
Location: Washington, DC 20036
Posted date: October 11, 2011

The Washington Internship Institute (WII), an educational nonprofit organization and a recognized leader in the field of experiential education, is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer who will provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization’s third decade of providing powerful learning experiences and customized programs for diverse populations.

About the Washington Internship Institute:

Located in the heart of downtown Washington DC, WII is dedicated to providing substantive internships in the Washington area to college students and recent graduates from a wide variety of U. S. and international colleges and universities.  WII is distinguished by its structured academic environment in which students can complete a full semester of course credit through enriching internships that match each student’s academic and career interests.  In addition to the internship, WII requires all students to participate in a weekly internship seminar that includes sharing of information about and reflection on the work experiences of all interns, and development of a professional portfolio that provides evidence of the student’s ability to link their academic preparation to the skills and competencies developed through their internship.

Internship programs include:

The Capital Experience, providing opportunities for students in any major; Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars, designed for students with interests in international relations, diplomacy, foreign languages or international business;

Go Green!, designed for students interested in a focus on environmental policy.

For further information about the Washington Internship Institute and its programs please visit www.wiidc.org

About the Position:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new President and CEO has an exciting opportunity to add new ideas and a fresh perspective to an organization that is poised to expand its market niche as a world-class institute for Washington-based internships.  The President and CEO oversees a staff of 10, including four seminar faculty members, and oversees a budget of $1M.

Essential responsibilities include:

•           Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization

•           Oversee all aspects of WII programs, including its internship and  faculty fellows programs

•           Establish and carry out enrollment goals for the Institute

•           Develop and implement a plan for maintaining existing institutional affiliations and internship sites while at the same time increasing the numbers of participating institutions and internship settings

•           Oversee the financial wellbeing of the organization, paying particular attention to expanding sources of revenues through fundraising.

Marketing and External Relations responsibilities include promoting positive working relationships with all constituents: students and prospective students; campus and internship site partners; and alumni.  The CEO and President will also expand the visibility of WII within the higher education community through presentations at national conferences and engaging in professional activities.  Programming responsibilities include general oversight of all student internship programs, managing the Faculty Fellows Program, and annual assessment and evaluation of each of the internship programs.

Staff supervision responsibilities include the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of all staff.

The Successful Candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and will have a thorough understanding of and demonstrated commitment to experiential education.   He or she will demonstrate successful accomplishments as an academic leader, will be experienced in working with a Board of Directors, and will possess expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and staff development.  Candidates must possess experience working effectively with students.  A demonstrated sensitivity to diversity in staffing, curriculum and decision-making processes is a must, as is sound managerial judgment.  The successful candidate will be a high-energy person with the ability to articulate a compelling vision for an organization.  He or she will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity in solving problems.  Candidates should have the ability to command respect as an ethical person with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills is also critical to success in this position. Familiarity with the Washington DC and greater Metro area is a plus.

Specific competencies required for this position include:

•           Marketing acumen, including the ability to interpret the benefits of experiential learning, to foster effective and productive partnerships with higher education institutions, the ability to define and communicate the value-added elements of the WII internship experience

•           Intercultural competency, including the ability to connect and relate to learners and institutional partners in a variety of cultures, populations, and ages

•           Familiarity with the use of technology to enhance the goals of WII programs and its administrative processes

•           Experience as a facilitator including the ability to leverage ideas into action

•           Proven success obtaining funding through fund raising, grants or other sources

•           Strength in program development and strategic planning and assessment, including the ability to analyze market trends and data leading to the development of strategic direction for new programs and services

•           Success in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with Board members

•           Success in motivating, engaging, and mentoring staff

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should send information including a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume, and contact information including email addresses for five references. The information should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to Bill Spelman at Leadership@wspelman.com, and the subject line should read CEOWII.  Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search, Stony Point Landing, 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Confidential inquiries will be received at 603. 978-0316. Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate. For full consideration, all materials should be received by November 7, 2011. The process will continue until the position is filled.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Presidents/Chancellors

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Institution web site: http://www.canisius.edu/
Location: Buffalo, NY 14208
Posted date: October 11, 2011

Canisius College invites applications, nominations and expressions of interest in the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Founded in 1870 by the Jesuits, Canisius College is a comprehensive university of 5,000 students offering more than 125 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in its College of Arts and Sciences, the Wehle School of Business, the School of Education and Human Services and the Office of Professional Studies. A Jesuit, Catholic university, Canisius espouses the principles of excellence, service and leadership in a global society and strives to educate the whole person. Its outstanding programs are distinguished by experiential learning opportunities that transform the mind and spirit through a core curriculum with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts and critical thinking. Its small classes taught by 468 exceptional faculty and 11:1 student to faculty ratio promotes close student and faculty engagement, opportunities for research and learning beyond the classroom.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs reports directly to the President, Mr. John J. Hurley, who was recently appointed as the institution’s first lay president.  Serving as a key strategic member of his senior leadership team, the VPAA will supervise all academic and professional programs and collaborate closely with other senior leaders as initiatives are developed and implemented to lead the college into a new and exciting era and enhance the overall student experience.  Direct reports to the VPAA include the three academic deans and the executive director of professional studies; the associate vice presidents for academic affairs, for library and information services, and for academic affairs/registrar; the dean of admissions; the director of community-based learning and the director of mission and identity.

Canisius seeks candidates with a strong vision for academic excellence who value and appreciate the balance between traditional liberal arts and innovative programs, who possess an engaging and entrepreneurial leadership style, and who will collaborate with the faculty to further enrich Canisius’s academic profile. The VPAA will also demonstrate strong fiscal, analytical and administrative skills. An appropriate terminal degree and academic achievement expected of successful faculty sufficient to be awarded tenure at the rank of full professor in one of the academic units of Canisius College, along with personal qualities that exemplify the university’s Jesuit values, mission and commitment to excellence are required.

Canisius College has consistently been ranked among the top master’s universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report and is also recognized among the “Great Schools, Great Prices” category.  Located in Buffalo, New York, a city rich in history, tradition and culture, the college’s urban campus consists of 32 buildings covering more than 77 acres.  The college operates on a $93 million annual budget and has an endowment of approximately $90 million.  More information about Canisius may be found at: www.canisius.edu.

Credential review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and confidential inquiries are invited.  For fullest consideration, materials should be received by November 22nd. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and five references and be sent via email to Jane Courson (508-257-0109) or Jon Croteau (585-662-5403), the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting this search, at CanisiusVPAA@wittkieffer.com.  The Vice President’s appointment is expected to begin in Summer 2012.

Canisius College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Provosts/Vice Presidents