Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

Queen’s University, one of Canada’s most distinguished academic institutions, is home to the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS), its largest and most academically diverse faculty. Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s is known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and the advancement of knowledge across disciplines.

Queen’s and FAS are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the next Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science to drive and support fundamental structural transformation.

The Dean of FAS leads a vibrant and diverse academic community spanning the sciences, social sciences, humanities, languages, and creative arts. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), the Dean will articulate and deliver on a bold, inclusive vision that advances excellence in teaching, research (both interdisciplinary and discipline-based), and community engagement, with a strategic focus on recruiting and nurturing outstanding faculty and students. At a time of sector disruption, economic constraints, and evolving societal needs, the new Dean will guide the evolution of the Faculty’s governance, organization, and budget structures to create a dynamic and innovative academic environment. The Dean will foster a thriving scholarly environment across FAS, strengthen student success, ensure financial and operational sustainability, and advance I-EDIAA. The Dean will build strong internal and external partnerships, break down silos, and foster deep collaboration and coalition-building, representing the Faculty across Queen’s, in the broader academy, and on the global stage. As a key member of the university’s leadership team, they will help deliver on the institution’s key strategic goals and objectives.

As an ideal candidate, you are a respected scholar and experienced academic leader with a strong record of success in research, teaching, fundraising, and operational administration. Strategic, collegial, and decisive, you display sound judgment and a high degree of confidence, able to adeptly navigate change and drive growth across large and complex faculties. You bring exceptional administrative acumen, financial stewardship, and an entrepreneurial approach to balancing your budget. Peers respect you for your pragmatism and diplomacy when making difficult decisions, allocating and optimizing limited resources, and setting priorities in order to support academic innovation and build institutional resilience. You are authentic and culturally fluent, and known to foster collaboration, trust, and shared purpose, while demonstrating exceptional communication skills that inspire confidence and clarity. Committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation, you are a compelling advocate for the role of public education, the value of interdisciplinarity, and the importance of arts and science scholarship in addressing today’s most urgent challenges.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change at one of Canada’s top universities, we invite you to apply at: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2887. For inquiries about the role or the application process, please contact Michael Naufal and/or Mike Young (myoung@boyden.com).

Queen’s University invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Support will be made available to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should reach out to Michael Naufal and/or Mike Young.

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 Valencia College is a dynamic institution committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence in the fields of arts, entertainment, and design. The Valencia College School of Arts, Entertainment and Design is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and transformative leader to join us as the Dean of the School of Arts, Entertainment and Design.  In this role, you will lead  the academic, fiscal, and operational areas of the School within Valencia College in close partnership with the Provost and with colleagues around the College. Responsible for ensuring all facets of School plans are aligned with and fulfill the college’s strategic priorities and direction. 

About Our School of Arts, Entertainment and Design

Valencia College’s dynamic School of Arts and Entertainment houses the following arts and entertainment programs that are essential to our Central Florida artistic and cultural community and workforce:  Art Studio/Fine Art, Dance Performance, Digital Media Technology, Live Entertainment Design & Production, Film Production Technology, Graphic and Interactive Design, Music Performance, Musical Theatre, Audio Technology and Sound Production, Theatre/Dramatic Arts, and Architecture.  Programs are taught by industry professionals and teaching artists who create the conditions for students to grow their portfolio, get hands-on training, collaborate with other creatives, and prepare for the many jobs in the arts and entertainment sector of Central Florida and beyond!

The School of Arts, Entertainment and Design is also home to a number of venues for a wide variety of college and community events.  From arts performances and film screenings to a visiting lecturer series that brings some of the most innovative writers, musicians, scientists, and activists from around the globe to speak to Valencia College students. Arts venues also function as working classrooms, giving dance, music, and theater students a place to gain performance experience — and giving everyone else a great venue to watch them.

The Opportunity 

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative leader who has a connection to the creative and digital world to build educational pathways for our students for the future. 

With state-of-the-art facilities and a robust student body, we strive to provide a transformative educational experience that prepares students for success in their chosen careers.

The Dean will lead a multi-campus team committed to ensuring the integrity of the academic program and processes that support the Valencia Learning Centered focus all aimed at accomplishing Valencia’s Strategic Impact Plan. We are seeking a hands-on administrator who actively engages in daily operations, providing both leadership and direct support to ensure academic and operational excellence.

If you are passionate about making an impact on the lives of our students and community, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited University with a major in Fine Arts (Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Graphics, Film/Music Production, or related field). 

Specialized Knowledge and Experience  

• Leadership experience appropriate to a senior leadership role in higher education.
• Experience in teaching and learning, including direct experience in teaching.
• Experience working with arts organizations in the community.
• Experience with student-related issues.
• Experience in applying instructional technologies.
• Experience in financial analysis, budget development, and the design and assessment of administrative support systems.
• Experience with grants and grant management.
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating student engagement, academic, and outcome data.

Application Process:

We invite you to submit a complete online application and the following materials:

• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• A letter of interest: Describe how your background and experience have prepared you to lead Valencia’s dynamic and complex School of Arts, Entertainment, Design, and Architecture. Summarize your leadership approach, your experience working with arts, design, and architecture organizations or employers in the community, and your strategies for engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
• The names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Professional references will only be contacted for finalist candidates.

Salary: $133,111 - $169,716 per year

Closing Date: 06/27/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Valencia's Total Rewards Commitment

Valencia College is committed to providing employees with a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Your total rewards include significantly more than just your base pay. Our total rewards program offers a wide-ranging combination of pay, benefits, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more
 

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The Saint Leo University Board of Trustees invites applications and nominations for the position of President.  The new president will succeed Dr. Edward Dadez, who first joined Saint Leo University in 2000, became president in 2022, and is retiring.  President Dadez’ leadership has provided stability and enhanced financial sustainability.

Saint Leo University is ready to grow and continue to innovate, living out its mission of providing high-quality education, rooted in the Catholic Benedictine tradition, to new generations of students. It has a long history of innovation and adaptation and has developed new partnerships, including dual enrollment programs. The University has been a leader in distance education and a pioneer in the development of online programs. It is located in a region that is growing rapidly. The demographics are favorable.

The President will be a good listener and communicator who can mobilize the University’s board, alumni, faculty, students, staff, donors, business leaders, and community leaders to adapt and achieve that mission.  The President will demonstrate a commitment to shared governance, respecting faculty expertise and engaging stakeholders in conversations about how the university serves out its mission. Their top priority will be to enhance the financial condition of the University through high-quality programs that attract and retain students, effective marketing and enrollment management strategies to increase enrollment and revenue, planning and oversight of the University’s budget and financial resources, partnerships with businesses, and active development of philanthropic support. They will also possess a terminal degree in an academic or professional field.

A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found here.

Nominations and Applications

The Search Committee will begin the review of applications in the coming weeks and continue this work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications materials should be received by June 2, 2025. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system: Saint Leo President Application Portal and should include the following in PDF format:

• A letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications intersect with Saint Leo University’s priorities and desired attributes as outlined in the Leadership Profile;
• A curriculum vitae
• The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references for future contact – please also include your professional relationship with each reference listed (references will not be contacted without prior permission granted by the candidate).

Please direct any nominations or expressions of interest to SaintLeoPresident@agbsearch.com or to:

Lawrence R. Ladd                
Executive Search Consultant                                                                                             
Mobile: (508)274-0910                                   

larry.ladd@agbsearch.com                           

Sally Mason, Ph.D.

Senior Executive Search Consultant        

Mobile: (765)414-0299

sally.mason@agbsearch.com           

Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs.

The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

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Wayne State invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who is the senior administrative officer representing academic affairs and reports directly to the President. S/he is charged with academic leadership of the College and promotes excellence in teaching and service across all academic programs. The VPAA directs and coordinates all academic activities. For all degree and certificate programs s/he is responsible for ensuring compliance with academic accreditation requirements; advancing scholarly activity; and growing and supporting academic programs. The VPAA works closely with other vice presidents and administrators to support the College mission, vision, and objectives, and to ensure institutional effectiveness. The new VPAA is expected to take office in Spring 2026.

Wayne State has become a leading comprehensive college in Northeast Nebraska, with 15 academic departments within four academic schools and more than 130 career pathways. The newest undergraduate programs include engineering technology, accelerated nursing, and pre-public health. New master's programs include human performance and wellness management, criminal justice administration, and interdisciplinary studies. Three new certificate programs in the MBA (Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, and Leadership Management) were recently added.

The College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a campus-wide approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning have yielded 28% growth in enrollment during the past six years, soaring to more than 4,500 students. This growth reflects the College's broad appeal, with approximately 85% of students coming from Nebraska and 15% from out of state, and nearly half identifying as first-generation reflecting our deep commitment to accessibility and opportunity.

Wayne State College is being assisted by Academic Search. For more information about the position, institution, leadership agenda, qualifications, and application process, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/

Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Dr. Pamela Balch, Senior Consultant, at pam.balch@academicsearch.org. Please include a copy of your CV to inform the conversation. When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee's full name, position, institution, and email address to WayneStateVPAA@academicsearch.org.

This position is open until filled, but only applications received by Monday, October 6, can be given full consideration. More information about the institution may be found at https://www.wsc.edu/.

Wayne State College is an equal opportunity institution and prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment.





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Saint Xavier University (SXU) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for Provost. President Keith Elder seeks an exceptional, strategic, seasoned, and entrepreneurial leader who is passionate about the University's mission and committed to an ethos of excellence and accountability. Ideally, the new Provost is expected to assume office in advance of the 2025-26 academic year. A detailed position description may be found on the Academic Search website.

The Provost provides leadership for the faculty, administers the academic affairs of the University, and assures the academic quality of undergraduate and graduate programs and services. The individual is responsible for fostering academic excellence by advancing curricular and co-curricular development in accord with the needs of students and the strategic priorities of the University. While it is not required that the Provost be Catholic, the successful candidate must embrace the Mercy charism, the University's values, and the University's Catholic identity.

Saint Xavier University was founded in Chicago by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, holding the distinctions of being Chicago's first Catholic university as well as the first Mercy institution of higher learning in the world. A four-year private institution, SXU educates persons to search for truth, to think critically, to communicate effectively and to serve wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity and the common good.

With an enrollment of approximately 3500 students, Saint Xavier University strives to provide its learning community with a solid foundation in liberal arts and professional education, establishing well-rounded members of society. SXU is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with a 55% population of minorities or people of color.

Academic Search is assisting Saint Xavier with this search. More information about the position, institution, leadership agenda, qualifications, and application process, may be found in the position profile on the Academic Search website and at the posting on SXU.edu. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Senior Consultant Dr. Scott Flanagan by booking here. Please send a CV before your call to scott.flanagan@academicsearch.org.


Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to SaintXavierProvost@academicsearch.org. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee's full name, title, position, and email address. The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin mid-June 2025, and applications received by June 30, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration.

The salary range for this position is $175,000-$250,000 annually. The final salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Saint Xavier provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition waivers, along with many other advantages detailed on the Human Resources Benefits website.

Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors that cannot be lawfully the basis for an employment decision. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.





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