Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6), the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement.
Calgary is a welcoming city, known for its thriving innovation ecosystem, leadership in energy transition and its openness and commitment to equity and diversity. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) fosters excellence, creativity, and innovation in graduate education and research at the University of Calgary. It provides leadership and support to our diverse community of over 8000 graduate students in more than 80 programs. In support of the University of Calgary’s new Strategic Plan, “Ahead of Tomorrow,” FGS aims to engage graduate students with excellent supervision and research and learning opportunities.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean and Vice-Provost (Graduate Studies) has a complex, dual role as the leader of the faculty and the campus champion of graduate education. The Dean is responsible for growing and driving institutional priorities that further enhance the University’s graduate education portfolio, including the implementation of new transdisciplinary credentials and programming. The Dean will work with a dedicated team to build on best-in-class successes already achieved at the University of Calgary to increase graduate enrolment by 7,000 by 2030. Working across the University’s academic and administrative portfolios, they will lead the identification and implementation of innovative approaches for advancing post-secondary education for the next generation of scholars, practitioners, and professionals.
As Dean and Vice-Provost, you will solidify the University reputation as a global hub of innovation. You will help grow both course and thesis-based programs and assure that our graduate students advance the University’s mission while ensuring that graduate supervision is innovative, professional and ethical. You will advance our passionate graduate learning community as a centre of excellence, embedding strong communication and leadership skill development alongside core subject learning in a future focused and entrepreneurial educational environment. You will challenge our students’ self-perceptions of their own capabilities. With a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and Indigenization and Reconciliation, you will maintain a professional reputation to serve as a visible presence within the University community.
As the ideal candidate, you will have a PhD or equivalent professional and academic qualifications commensurate with an appointment with Tenure at the rank of Professor. You have demonstrated excellence through your post-secondary academic leadership over a minimum of 5 years from previous positions that may include roles such as Associate Dean, Department Head or Institute Director. Your established leadership, organizational and administrative ability includes extensive graduate supervision, financial and budgeting skills, community engagement and proven fund development experience, with a track record of securing funding. You have demonstrated experience in a position of influence including guiding a vision through to accomplishment, are an exceptional listener, communicator, and collaborator with the capacity to advocate and inspire in a wide variety of settings and across a diverse demographic of stakeholders. You are student-centered and passionate about graduate student success.
Our graduate students embody the institution’s dynamism, vibrancy, and entrepreneurial spirit as they pursue their personal, educational, and professional goals. You will harness their inspiration as you redefine what is possible in graduate education.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in creating space for people who hold diverse perspectives, and will actively lead local implementation of university strategies including Indigenous (ii' taa’poh'to'p), Sustainability, Global Engagement, Mental Health, as well as an emerging EDIA strategy. The appointment as Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies is for a five-year period with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be offered an academic position “With Tenure” at the rank of Professor.

About The University of Calgary
UCalgary is one of Canada’s top five comprehensive research universities, with over 8,000 graduate students and 28,500 undergraduate students, over 1,800 academic staff (continuing, contingent term or limited term appointment), and more than 1,300 sessionals, over 3,200 non-academic staff, in 14 Faculties, across five campuses. As one of the top start-up universities, our focus on innovation and entrepreneurial thinking provides our students with the tools to succeed in our changing economy. The vibrant and research-intensive environment at UCalgary is home to 169 research chairs (75 Canada Research Chairs), and more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary has the fastest growth rate in attracting research funding among the 10 largest universities in Canada. The recently completed Energize: The Campaign for Eyes High, was the third-largest fundraising campaign in Canadian history, surpassing our goal of $1.3 Billion.
We strive to innovate and create societal impact. With a consolidated budget of more than $1.6 billion, which includes an annual operating budget of just over $800 million and external research revenues of over $504 million, the University of Calgary is among Calgary's largest employers and contributes nearly $16.5 billion annually to Alberta’s economy.
Building on the success of the Eyes High strategy, the University embarked on a new strategic visioning process to continue our excellence in research and teaching and strengthen our community engagement in one of Canada’s most diverse and fastest growing cities. This new strategy is supported by the University of Calgary’s academic and research plans as well as the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Indigenous, mental health and sustainability strategies.
The University of Calgary’s remarkable trajectory reflects strong growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Our students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and community have built a bold university in less than 60 years. This Strategic Plan - Ahead of Tomorrow - shapes our journey toward 2030, considered through long-term, foundational commitments to: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; Indigenous Engagement; Mental Health; Global Engagement; and Sustainability.
Based on our unique approach to teaching and learning, research excellence, community partnership, and campus operations, this Strategic Plan and our foundational commitments together lay a mosaic for the future.
Click this link to learn more about the 2023-2030 Ahead of Tomorrow Strategic Plan: https://www.ucalgary.ca/about/2030

About Calgary
Recently ranked the 2nd most liveable city in North America and 7th in the world (2023) by The Economist Intelligence Unit, and possessing one of the youngest populations of major cities in Canada, Calgary is home to world-class attractions, sporting amenities and public infrastructure that supports a healthy lifestyle, making it a great place to raise a family (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh-WugziiiHwMT44-sVwrA). Situated where the Canadian plains reach the sunny foothills of Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a major urban centre surrounded by an area of profound beauty with an awe-inspiring mountains, lakes, rivers and gorgeous prairie.
Consistently rated by the United Nations as the world’s best country to live in, Canada is the world’s second largest country by total area and is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations. Canada ranks among the highest in international measurements of government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom, and education.
To explore this opportunity further, please send your CV and Letter of Interest in confidence, with the subject line “Dean and Vice-Provost, Graduate Studies” to: apply@jssearch.ca
The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members. In Alberta, decanal salaries are provincially regulated with the total compensation maximum set by the reform of Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (Post-Secondary Institutions) Compensation Regulation. In alignment with this regulation the salary range for this position is $210,000 - $260,000. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package for this Calgary-based, English-speaking position, please visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/benefits-pension.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of equity-deserving groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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Saint Mary's College (SMC) seeks a new Dean of the School of Science (SOS). The new Dean must be an innovative, strategic, and collegial academic leader who understands the mission of Saint Mary's College; is committed to inclusive excellence, social justice, and student success; and will be a champion for the School. Ideally, the new Dean will take office by July 2024.

The College is seeking a Dean who will inspire excellence and innovation in pedagogy, student learning, and academic programs and who embraces the College's mission and distinctive heritage as a Lasallian, Catholic college. The next Dean will be dynamic leader who combines a deep passion for liberal arts with the academic, financial, and strategic acumen to offer strong, collaborative, and transparent leadership within the community.

Grounded in its Lasallian, Catholic, and liberal arts heritage, Saint Mary's College is a student-centered learning community committed to transformative, equitable, and inclusive teaching; the passionate pursuit of knowledge; and expansive access to a practical education that empowers students to make lasting change in the world. The School of Science is dedicated to developing students into change agents, ready to tackle the most pressing problem of our time through a rigorous curriculum with a strong focus on experiential learning and real-world applications. The School empowers students to become confident scientists who are curious and collaborative thinkers.

Academic Search is assisting Saint Mary's College in this search and invites inquiries, nominations, and applications. For more information about the position, institution, qualifications, and application process, please review the full position profile. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with the senior consultants leading this search: Dr. Cynthia Patterson (Cynthia.Patterson@academicsearch.org) or Dr. Maria Thompson (Maria.Thompson@academicsearch.org). Please include a copy of your CV when requesting a call. When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee's full name, position, and email address to SMCDeanSOS@academicsearch.org. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Additional information about the institution can be found at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/. The anticipated salary range is $220,000 - $240,000.

Under the laws enforced by theEEOC, an EEO violation is any workplace action by an employer that discriminates against an applicant or employee due to a person's race, color, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, or genetic information.
In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Saint Mary's College of California is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student and employee population and does not discriminate in its admission of students, hiring of employees, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its employees and its educational programs, activities, benefits and services to its students, including but not limited to scholarship and loan programs, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability.


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Chapman University
Orange, CA

Chapman University seeks a highly collaborative, supportive, creative, and strategic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Performing Arts (CoPA). CoPA is home to the Department of Theatre, the Department of Dance, and the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music and includes a diverse portfolio of performance and learning venues. Reporting to Provost Norma Bouchard, the Dean will lead a talented team including 37 full-time faculty, 100 part-time faculty, and nearly 20 excellent administrative and production staff members.

The Dean of the College of Performing Arts will provide visionary and strategic leadership to assist the Departments as they continue to evolve to meet the needs and interests of today's students and prepare them to pursue their creative passions beyond Chapman, thereby advancing the artistic communities they join. The Dean will advance CoPA's visibility nationally, continue to attract and retain talented students and faculty, advocate internally and externally for a strong and tangible commitment to the inherent value of the performing arts and arts education, continue to build strategic curricular partnerships between CoPA and other schools of the University, and build and nurture bridges to and within the surrounding community.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong record of administrative leadership within academic performing arts, and the rank of full professor, with a record of excellent teaching, creative practice, and scholarship commensurate with an appointment as dean. Successful candidates will be highly collaborative, accessible to students, faculty, and staff, transparent and communicative, and knowledgeable about each of the academic and technical production areas represented within CoPA. The next Dean will be a creative and experienced leader with a commitment to supporting the mission, values, and strategic goals of Chapman University.

For the full position profile please visit this website.

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Michigan Technological University invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of dean of the College of Science and Arts. Reporting to the provost, the dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for the college. The dean should be a forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader who provides strategic leadership to take the College to the next level of international prominence. The dean will provide leadership to the college’s department chairs and work with other university administrators, faculty, staff, and students to promote continued excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Founded in 1885, Michigan Tech is the state’s flagship technological university with more than $102 million in research expenditures and 16 unique research centers and institutes. The university attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Michigan Tech is well known for its return on investment, with our graduates earning the ninth highest starting salary (median) in the country. 

The university is home to more than 7,200 students from 69 countries around the world. The College of Science and Arts has over 1,100 students, 160 full-time faculty, and 60 staff. The College has 11 departments delivering 31 bachelors and 23 graduate degrees programs. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an inclusive environment throughout the college and university (www.mtu.edu/diversity/). 

Located in Houghton, in the heart of Upper Michigan's scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, the university is just a few miles from Lake Superior. The surrounding area is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities throughout the year.

For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by January 5, 2024. Application packages must include a: (1) cover letter; (2) vision statement for the future of engineering research, education, and fundraising at Michigan Tech; (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) contact information for five professional references (referees will not be contacted without written permission of applicant). We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications with respect to education, experience, skills, and abilities in their cover letter along with an explanation of their ability to be successful in the essential duties and responsibilities. 

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM. Michigan Tech is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

The position profile can be found on the provost’s website. For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Dean Johnson, at dean@mtu.edu. To apply, visit https://www.employment.mtu.edu/en-us/job/493410/dean-college-of-sciences-arts.

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The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President, Division of Academic Affairs.

The Dean provides academic, intellectual and administrative leadership to the College of Arts and Sciences and promotes excellence in all aspects of the College’s mission, consistent with the University’s land grant mission, to promote distinction in teaching and student learning; foster research, scholarship and creative activities by faculty and students; and engage the entire university community, the people of Oklahoma, the nation, and the world by advancing knowledge of science and the arts in an environment that encourages innovation. 

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is a vibrant and diverse academic unit comprised of 24 departments and schools spanning the arts and humanities, math and sciences, and social sciences. As OSU’s largest college, CAS serves nearly 7,000 students, supported by more than 650 faculty and 200 dedicated staff.  Students within the College choose from 162 undergraduate degree options, which include a growing number of interdisciplinary subject areas in Stillwater, at OSU-Tulsa, and online. In addition to its 24 departments, CAS is home to six cross-disciplinary centers that inspire students to broaden their minds and horizons. The College also offers graduate programs in 30 masters and 14 doctoral fields of study. The College fosters academic excellence and prepares students to not only compete in the marketplace, but also to generate new knowledge to solve some of the world’s most critical problems.  

The College plays a role in the education of nearly every OSU student — not just CAS majors — serving as the primary source for general education courses, building foundations for advanced study in every field, and driving a significant share of the research, scholarship, innovation, and outreach activities. The College engages and impacts the community in multiple ways, including arts and culture, such as the Prairie Arts Center in conjunction with the City of Stillwater, in health and clinical services, such as the OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, and in industry, through collaborations like NGWA University, a joint venture with the National Groundwater Association to educate current and future groundwater professionals. The College of Arts and Sciences offers its faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through its wide range of resources and its deep commitment to excellence and life-long learning through scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. Further information about the programs and uniqueness of the College of Arts and Sciences can be found at http://cas.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University, with a 130-year history, is one of the nation’s most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System has more than 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses located in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. Exceptional strengths in the sciences, engineering, agriculture, business and the humanities are distinguishing features of the University.

Additionally, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world. Over the past two years, President Kayse Shrum and Provost and Senior Vice President Jeanette Mendez – OSU’s transformational leadership team -- have taken steps to advance the institution further with the development of a strategy for the next era of OSU. The university system strategy has a focus on OSU becoming the nation’s preeminent land-grant institution. The CAS Dean will lead the execution of this vision for their respective college and will have the opportunity to shape the future success of OSU as well as ensure imperatives are achieved. As part of the strategy, the Dean will also assist in identifying key areas where OSU can make a difference in solving societal problems, be student-centric, with a focus on providing each student with a thoughtful set of competencies to prepare them for life after graduation.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates should understand the breadth of disciplines found in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates should also demonstrate intellectual leadership that inspires others and an innovative vision for how to achieve the mission of the College. In addition, candidates will have a broad knowledge of higher education, strategic management skills, a demonstrated commitment to advancing all populations, an understanding of scholarship and the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong commitment to the role of Arts and Sciences at a modern land-grant university.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate or an appropriate terminal degree in one of the disciplines in the College, with an outstanding record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research and extension that qualifies the candidate for membership in the Graduate Faculty and tenure at the rank of professor. Additional qualifications include a minimum of four years of relevant administrative experience at a comprehensive research university, or the equivalent, with proven ability to work and communicate effectively with the public and those served by the College. Candidates should provide evidence of their ability to lead major fundraising campaigns and attract external funding. In addition to proven administrative skills, candidates should possess a demonstrated record of promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility, and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and leaders in business, industry, and other educational agencies and institutions, as well as a demonstrated commitment to shared governance, transparency, and academic freedom.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications.

BEGINNING DATE: As soon as possible following acceptance of position.

APPLICATION: The Division of Academic Affairs has a strong commitment to the well-being and development of all populations. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 4, 2023, to receive optimal consideration. Nominations and application materials, which should include a letter indicating the applicant’s interest, experience and qualifications for the position, and curriculum vitae, must be submitted online at Jobs.okstate.edu, and to:

Jeremy Duff, Vice President, and Search Manager

Email: jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com

Itza Walters, Senior Executive Search Consultant

E-mail: itzawalters@greenwoodsearch.com

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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The College of Liberal Arts (COLA) at Norfolk State University seeks an outstanding, enthusiastic, visionary, strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Dean. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The College of Liberal Arts is the second largest college consisting of seven academic departments: English and Foreign Languages, Mass Communications and Journalism, History and Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, and Visual and Performing Arts. The College operates auxiliary units that include NSU’s radio station WNSB, Television Studio, the James Wise Art Gallery, the Center for African American Public Policy and the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for African Diaspora Studies. With a deep commitment to liberal education, over 70 full time faculty members offer more than 20 academic (15 undergraduate and 7 graduate) programs. The faculty also provide majority support to the general education of undergraduate students across the University. COLA faculty engage in meaningful research, scholarship, community outreach, public dialogue and dynamic learning to teach, mentor, coach and guide our students as active change agents and global citizens. Norfolk State University aspires to increase their Carnegie Classification to High Research (R-2) status and the College of Liberal Arts is integral to this success by developing new doctoral programs that increase doctoral graduates. The College of Liberal Arts offers the first Cyberpsychology master's program (online) in the nation. The Dean will be essential in advocacy and promotion of this program and other innovative programs across the College.

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The Dean provides visionary leadership for the College that advances its mission aligned with the University’s pillars and priorities. The Dean engages in strategic planning, fiscal decision-making, resource allocation, and objective review of all academic programs, working directly with department chairs, directors, program coordinators, faculty, and students. Additionally, the Dean champions and inspires collaboration across the College as an advocate across all disciplines and stakeholders (faculty, staff, and students). The Dean serves on a wide-range of committees and taskforces to improve and advance NSU. The Dean works in partnership with the other academic colleges and schools and all units across the University.

The Dean will be responsible for providing leadership in all aspects of curriculum planning and development, faculty and staff hiring/evaluation, budget preparation, faculty development and evaluation—including tenure and promotion. As a collaborator, the Dean must be able to build consensus, serve as an advocate for the College and effectively contribute to fundraising and advancement that support student scholarships and experiential learning, faculty research and creative activities, and programmatic endeavors. Operating with integrity, transparency, drive, innovation, and creativity the Dean will lead with a clear vision in a supportive environment that values and fosters high quality teaching and learning, inclusive academic research and a sustainable model for the successful future of the liberal arts that ultimately supports students’ persistence, retention and graduation. The Dean is supported by an Associate Dean, Assistant to the Dean, Office manager and various administrative staff.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred) and distinguished record appropriate for appointment to the rank of professor in one of the College's academic departments;
• Demonstrated ability to articulate, implement and innovate a clear vision for the College;
• Experience in data-informed decision making to guide program development, implementation, evaluation, resource allocation and quality improvement;
• Exhibit a passion for the Liberal Arts with the ability to articulate the value of a Liberal Arts Education to internal and external constituencies;
• Experience in the supervision, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff;
• Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of people from diverse backgrounds with a demonstrated commitment to and respect for cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, gender and sexual orientation;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate within a highly decentralized organizational structure;
• Leadership skills and practice rooted in integrity and transparency that appreciate and embody shared governance in effective decision making that follows policy;
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven commitment to the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities or similar institutions and willingness to appreciate NSU’s historical and continuing commitment to its founding principles.

Required Experience:

• Record of excellence in teaching, research, creative activities, service, and administration;
• Record of securing and managing grants and fund-raising;
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in academia, with increasing; responsibilities at or above the level of director or department head;
• Supervision and personnel management experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and experience working in a diverse higher education environment with students, faculty and staff from multiple identities/groups.

Preferred Experience:

• Develop imaginative approaches to achieve individual, departmental and institutional strategic initiatives;
• Knowledge of issues and trends in higher education; issues related to diverse learners and a large multicultural constituency;
• Experience developing and/or teaching online academic programs;
• Experience in and/or deep commitment to the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Norfolk State University:

Norfolk State University (NSU) is a comprehensive urban public school, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service. A top ranked Historically Black University (HBCU) with nationally recognized and accredited programs, NSU enrolls 6,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs both on campus and online. Norfolk State garners over $20M in annual grant expenditures, has an NCAA Division I athletic program, and a coveted marching band that recently performed in the 2023 Rose Parade.

The City of Norfolk is home of one of the largest Naval bases in the world, Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads/Tidewater region including Virginia Beach. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern seaboard along with parks, riverfronts, the beach, and festivals.

Inquiries, Applications, and Nominations:

Norfolk State University is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Parker Executive Search is assisting the University in the search process. The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, diversity statement that details experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups, and contact information of at least three references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to January 19, 2024. For additional information, please contact:

Porsha Williams, Vice President
Erin Raines, Senior Principal
Delando Crooks, Associate
Parker Executive Search
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Atlanta, GA 30328
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The Board of Trustees of Occidental College invites nominations and applications for the position of President of the College. The President is the chief executive officer of the College and serves ex officio on the College's Board of Trustees. Occidental (Oxy) is a nationally recognized, independent liberal arts institution with approximately 2,000 students, located in Los Angeles. The Board seeks an experienced and accomplished academic leader who has gained distinction as a teacher, scholar, fundraiser, and executive, and will help Occidental achieve its ambitious goals. The appointment to the presidency is expected to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Occidental has distinguished itself as one of two top 40 ranked liberal arts institutions embedded in the heart of one of the nation's major cities, and the only one in the West. In part because of its desirable location, the College attracts an exceptionally talented and diverse student body, who are served by an equally lauded faculty and staff committed to providing a superb education in an intimate setting. The College provides its students meaningful curricular and co-curricular experiences rooted in the complex, urban environs of Los Angeles, with the ultimate goal of preparing alumni who will solve society's most pressing social, political, and technical challenges through engaged and committed leadership.

The next President will join the Oxy community at a critical and exciting moment in its history; the College recently completed an ambitious comprehensive Campaign in June 2023 (exceeding the $225 goal to raise $252M) and aspires to further grow strategic partnerships and academic programs of distinction, harnessing the creative power and energy of the region. The College now turns its attention to the Occidental Promise, Oxy's integrated strategic plan through 2030. The plan, developed through community-wide collaboration, articulates College priorities that guide current philanthropic activity and will provide the framework for a future comprehensive campaign. With this strategic framework, the President will continue to build upon Oxy's unique community and institutional assets, and further solidify its position as the most impactful urban liberal arts college in the nation. In doing so, the President will address the following key opportunities and challenges:

• Advance the Occidental Promise - A bold, strategic vision that furthers the College's local, national, and global visibility, reach, and impact;
• In collaboration with the Dean of the College and faculty, champion the College's commitment to academic excellence;
• Ensure the College has the resources to fully achieve its aspirations;
• Articulate and amplify Occidental's position as the liberal arts college in the city of Los Angeles;
• Further strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for all members of the Occidental community;
• Recruit and retain a diverse, world-class faculty and staff;
• Collaborate closely and effectively with the Board of Trustees to secure a promising future for Oxy.
  
  Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/occidental-college/president. Electronic submission of materials is required.
  
  The anticipated salary range for the position is $400-700K. The president is provided with, and required to live in, the President's home on-campus.
  
  
  
  
  
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Connecticut College seeks nominations, applications, and expressions of interest in the search for its 12th President. A top liberal arts college situated on a 750-acre arboretum campus above the Thames River and Long Island Sound, the mission of Connecticut College is to educate students “to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society.” Combining rigorous academics with real-world experiences, graduates learn not just to make a living but to make a difference.

The College requires a president with the vision, insight, and creativity to inspire the Conn community to continue fulfilling the College's vision, as well as the management acumen to situate the College for sustainability and resiliency. This dynamic and visionary leader should possess strong and effective leadership attributes and extensive knowledge of both the financial and academic dimensions of contemporary liberal arts colleges, a deep-seated and practiced commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice and an understanding of the ways in which intense engagement informs and reinforces excellent liberal arts education. The president will demonstrate prior success working with diverse constituents to solve complex issues utilizing candor, confidence, transparency, emotional intelligence, empathy, and curiosity.

Reporting to the board of trustees, the president is the chief executive and administrative officer of the College. The president works in close collaboration with the Board of Trustees, a cabinet of senior administrators and internal and external constituencies to provide overall leadership and direction for the College. In the context of the College's commitment to shared governance, the president will build upon the existing strengths and traditions of the College and chart new territories to provide the personal and professional leadership to guide its future. The president leads the human and financial resources of the College to advance its role and standing in higher education throughout the nation and world.

Connecticut College's 12th president will join a college that has been sustained by its dedicated staff, exceptional faculty and engaged students since its founding in 1911. The community as a whole is bound by a strongly held value of shared governance, by high academic standards, by a student-run honor code, and by commitments to environmental stewardship and to full participation. The College supports approximately 700 employees, including 180 full-time faculty in 60 academic departments and programs. The student body is drawn from 45 states and more than 70 countries and supported by generous financial aid, with 29% domestic and international students of color in 2022, an increase of about 30% since 2015. Moreover, the College has more than 30,000 alumni living in all 50 states and more than 100 nations around the world.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Formal applications include two separate documents -- a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile available at www.wittkieffer.com. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Jan. 8, 2024 using WittKieffer's candidate portal.

WittKieffer is assisting Connecticut College in this search. Nominations and inquiries may be directed to the WittKieffer consultants assisting Connecticut College with this search, Charlene L. Aguilar, Darrien Davenport, Lucy Leske and Sheila Murphy at ConnCollegePresident@wittkieffer.com.

As a top residential liberal arts college, Connecticut College is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community. AA/EOE.





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ABOUT ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY :

Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the positions listed below. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of 200,000, the hillside campus is just four miles away from downtown Huntsville. AAMU offers its 6,100-student population a wide range of course offerings under the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science. The School of Graduate Studies serves about 1,400 and offers doctoral degree programs in Applied Physics, Food Science, Plant/Soil Science and Reading/Literacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary:

This position is in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEaL) within the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. The associate or full professor must have the ability and experience to assume the role of chairperson of the department. As a faculty the expectation is for the chairperson to teach 50% of the full time equivalent (FTE) and carry out the chairperson's responsibilities for the remaining 50% of the FTE.  The chairperson reports directly to the Dean for the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences and is responsible for the supervision of faculty and staff in the Department of TEaL. As the academic leader of the department, the chairperson is expected to implement the University's strategic initiatives and maintain an annual cycle of assessments to monitor achievements.  The chairperson is also expected to successfully participate in shared governance and collaborative decision-making. The rank and tenure-status of the faculty position is negotiable based on qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teaches graduate and undergraduate foundation courses in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Participates in research projects and conducts an active research/publication agenda
• Serves as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provides service to the university, community, and profession
• Actively participates in the leadership team for CAEP accreditation and leads the state's Continuous Improvement for Educator Preparation (CIEP) process for all teacher certification programs across the university
• Participates with faculty members in shared governance in areas of goal setting and assessment; faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, and tenure and promotion reviews and evaluations; curriculum and program development and in student recruitment, retention, and career development.
• Ensures the periodic evaluation of programs and leads the revision and developing curriculum to reflect current trends and local, regional, and national needs in education.
• Encourages and models best practice in teaching. 
• Supports, evaluates, and maintains faculty and staff capable of delivering high quality curricula and related services to students and their families
• Coordinates departmental program development, review processes, curricula changes, and accreditation self-studies
• Makes department budget recommendations and maintains budgetary matters via Banner System
• Approves faculty teaching assignments and compiles faculty workload reports within the department ensuring fairness in assignments
• Leads departmental meetings with faculty and staff, a minimum of once a month
• Participates in weekly Department Chairs meetings with the Dean
• Serves as faculty mentor and recommends appropriate faculty for mentoring
• Completes all assignments/reports within time frame of submission deadlines
• Establishes and maintains a student friendly environment
• Provides leadership with the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Doctoral degree in an education discipline compatible with one of the programs in the department (Instructional Leadership, Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Education and secondary Education).
• At least 5 years of successful teaching in higher education
• At least 3 years of experience leading CAEP accreditation or serving as a national CAEP accreditation reviewer
• Experience coordinating academic programs or chairing a department in a higher education setting
• Sufficient scholarship/creative works, service and teaching to merit the position of associate or full professor as defined in the University's tenure and promotion policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong inter-personal skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit the following documents online to be considered for the position:

• Employment Application
• Resume (include all work experience/history)
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript (if applicable)

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ABOUT ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY :

Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the positions listed below. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of 200,000, the hillside campus is just four miles away from downtown Huntsville. AAMU offers its 6,100-student population a wide range of course offerings under the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science. The School of Graduate Studies serves about 1,400 and offers doctoral degree programs in Applied Physics, Food Science, Plant/Soil Science and Reading/Literacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary:

This position is in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership within the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. The position is a full-time (9-month) faculty position. The rank and tenure-status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teaches graduate and undergraduate Early Childhood education courses, in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Teaches graduate and undergraduate foundation courses, in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Recruits and advises students.
• Participates in research projects.
• Participates in continuous program improvement as required by the Alabama State Department of Education and CAEP
• Serves as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conducts an active research/publication agenda.
• Provides service to the university, community and profession.
• Serve on doctoral committees and/or chairing doctoral dissertations.
• Demonstrate teacher education competencies including those tied to creating constructive and coherent learning environments, modeling professional expectations, modeling high-quality practices, demonstrating a culture of feedback, and promoting principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Doctorate in Early Childhood Education or related field
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in P-12 schools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to model current teacher education competencies including creating constructive and coherent learning environments, modeling professional expectations, modeling high-quality practices, demonstrating a culture of feedback, and promoting principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.
• Knowledge of recruitment and advising procedures
• Knowledge of grant writing and research development
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching at the university level
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate skills in teaching blended or online classes
• Ability to work collaboratively with university and public school colleagues within a diverse environment
• Ability to contribute to academic program development and improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit the following documents online to be considered for the position:

• Employment Application
• Resume (include all work experience/history)
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript (if applicable)

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The Vice Provost for Research and Innovation is responsible for the leadership, management, and administration of research at Norfolk State University and is instrumental in leading innovation initiatives throughout the University.  Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation holds primary responsibility for the planning, development, and implementation of all research administration initiatives in support of NSU’s vision, mission, and strategic directions.  The Vice Provost for Research and Innovation will play a critical role in promoting NSU research locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally as the University seeks an elevated research classification.  Additionally, they will act as an NSU liaison with all constituents on matters that relate to its interests in research, innovation, commercialization, technology transfer, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship.

The successful candidate will have: Required Experience

• Terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university; 
• Academic experience with evidence of successful university-level teaching, scholarship, and service that meets criteria as a tenured Full Professor faculty in an NSU department;
• Evidence of successful research including academic, applied, grant, and others with evidence of successful grants;
• At least (3) three years’ experience leading an academic unit and a record of at least three years of progressive and successful experience in academic leadership, teaching, research, and service in a college/university environment;
• Experience in initiating and supporting organizational change, with a collegial, responsive, and creative approach;
• Experience in developing and communicating a vision for academic excellence, student success, inspiring others with that vision, and work collaboratively and creatively to articulate that vision in a strategic planning process;
• Administrative and budgeting experience within a complex environment with multiple revenue sources and cost centers and determining/allocating resources.

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead the University’s research and innovative programs, including new partnerships;
• Create a university infrastructure, environment, and culture inside the University that facilitates, encourages, inspires, nurtures, enhances, and supports research and innovation;
• Enable and assist faculty and staff to identify and secure external funds through regional, national, and international grants (public and private, individual and institutional), partnerships and contracts to support research at NSU;
• Promote and support basic and applied research foci in the different disciplines and areas of interest that characterize NSU;
• Showcase NSU faculty, staff, and student research programs and initiatives;
• Support joint research programs with partner institutions;
• Foster research and responds to challenges confronting urban communities and historically marginalized groups;
• Oversee the development of academic research policies, processes, and protocols;
• Support the commercialization of appropriate NSU research projects;
• Manage the University’s intellectual property and technology transfer programs/processes;
• Advance research through the Office of Sponsored Research with an efficient and user-friendly Research Office that delivers services, support, and training necessary to enable the effective functioning of activities and operations while ensuring compliance with requirements of granting agencies and NSU policies;
• Lead efforts to secure and maintain positive local, regional, state, federal, and global partnerships with government and industry;
• Provide direction to faculty, staff, students, and organizational units in the development of their strategic research plans, support best practices, and monitor progress through appropriate performance indicators;
• Provide leadership and oversee development of international research programs/efforts, including a focus on commercialization;
• Develop and maintain the University’s research programs and relationships with granting agencies, government departments and ministries, regulatory bodies, community organizations, municipalities, and other post-secondary institutions, and industry;
• Identify and pursue opportunities on behalf of researchers and the institutions to increase NSU’s performance and reputation for outstanding research;
• Ensure compliance with all research and administration requirements including legislative, ethics, export, regulatory, funding agencies, and others;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Experience and Knowledge

• Relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including federal, state, and local laws;
• Federal auditing standards in general and particularly as they apply to colleges and universities with federal funds;
• Knowledge of research policies, procedures, and practices;
• Knowledge of different type of research, including grant funding;
• Knowledge of conflict of interest and ethics requirements, including federal research requirements;
• Knowledge of issues and trends in higher education; issues related to diverse researchers and a large multicultural constituency;
• Experience in and deep commitment to the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities;
• Other job-related software and systems;
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Securing high levels of research grants and awards;
• Creating and sustaining high performing and effective teams that engage with colleagues across the University;
• Managing staff and performance review;
• Training and development of early career faculty and graduate students;
• Strategic and operational management and planning as evidenced by a demonstrated track record;
• Financial planning and resource allocation;
• Completes assignments and tasks with a sense of urgency.

Inquiries, Applications, and Nominations: 

Norfolk State University is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Parker Executive Search is assisting the University in the search process.  The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, diversity statement that details experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups, and contact information of at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm.  Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.  It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to January 10, 2024. For additional information, please contact:

Porsha Williams, Vice President

Erin Raines, Senior Principal

Delando Crooks, Associate

Parker Executive Search

Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875

Atlanta, GA 30328

770-804-1996 ext.: 117

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should call the Office of Human Resources (757) 823-8160 (Voice)/ (757) 823-2876 (TDD).

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-Platteville) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications from individuals interested in assuming a transformational leadership opportunity as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Provost). The Provost is expected to be an effective collaborative partner with Chancellor Tammy K. Evetovich – and an integral member of the Chancellor's Cabinet. In addition, the Provost will work with a professional and motivated team of administrators, faculty members, staff colleagues, and a superb student body to uphold and enrich the academic life at UW-Platteville. The appointee is expected to begin in June/July 2024.

The UW-Platteville is a highly regarded, comprehensive four-year public institution founded in 1866 and serves, at both Platteville and Baraboo campuses, approximately 6,700 students. The University offers both bachelor's and master's degrees with 54 undergraduate majors, 10 graduate majors, and 74 minors within its three Colleges: Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture (BILSA); Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS); and Liberal Arts and Education (LAE). Eighteen pre-professional programs and 30 certificate programs are also offered.

Academic Search is assisting the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Dr. Pamela Balch, Senior Consultant, directly at pam.balch@academicsearch.org. For more information about the position, institution, qualifications, leadership agenda, and application process, please download and review the full position profile on the Academic Search website.

When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee's full name, position, institution, and email address to UWPlattevilleProvost@academicsearch.org. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by Thursday, December 7, 2023, will be given full consideration.

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state. Sexual harassment is illegal and will not be tolerated. Co-workers and supervisors may not retaliate against any employee, student, or job applicant because he or she filed a complaint, assisted in an investigation or participated in any proceeding alleging discrimination on the foregoing basis.

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