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As the third largest and most diverse public university in Colorado, MSU Denver strives to make higher education accessible and transformational for everyone, preparing the next generation to be thoughtful leaders and engaged citizens in Colorado's communities and the global economy. MSU Denver is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a leader in social mobility that is committed to fostering equity. The Roadrunner Promise provides full tuition and fee support for 30% of the student population. As the top transfer destination in Colorado with an average age of 25, MSU Denver's wraparound support programs meet students where they are and help them become the changemakers their fields and communities need. 

Reporting to Dr. Laura Niesen de Abruña, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Deputy Provost will be an organized academic leader with strong academic credentials and experience in overseeing academic programs. The Deputy Provost will have a key role in the Office of Academic Affairs, which exists to create and support a relevant and engaging learning/teaching environment for MSU Denver students and faculty. The Deputy Provost is expected to collaborate with six Deans (College of Aerospace, Computing and Engineering and Design; College of Business; College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences; College of Health and Human Sciences; School of Education; and School of Hospitality) and five Associate Vice Presidents who oversee Academic Effectiveness, Curriculum, and Policy Development; Faculty Affairs; Innovative and Lifelong Learning; Graduate Studies; and Undergraduate Studies.

The Deputy Provost also collaborates with the Faculty Senate, Council of Chairs and Directors, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and others, to support the academic mission of the University. The term “deputy” implies a clear responsibility for understanding and embracing the role of the Provost and stepping in, as directed, as the Provost's representative in a complex organization.

Required Qualifications

A successful candidate must have:

• An earned doctorate in an academic discipline from an accredited institution;
• Earned tenure and rank of full professor;
• Continuously progressive academic leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex academic budgets and budget processes; and
• Demonstrated record of advancing diversity (e.g., recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff; infusion of diversity into the curriculum; promoting a work environment that is inclusive and collegial for all faculty, staff, and students).
  
  Compensation and Benefits
  
  This is a full-time administrative position (Pay Grade 26) and has a full salary range of $142,600 - $238,200. This salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The salary of the appointee selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.To ensure internal equity and to align with our compensation philosophy, the offer to the finalist cannot exceed the top of the Pay Grade.
  
  Metropolitan State University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement, life insurance, and a wellness program. Additional benefits include 13 paid holidays, paid time off, multiple forms of leave (such as 6-week Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave), an undergraduate tuition benefit, and discounts.
  
  Application Process and Timeline
  
  Academic Search, led by senior consultants Dr. Virginia Horvath and Dr. Dan DiBiasio, is assisting Metropolitan State University of Denver in this national search. To schedule a confidential conversation with one of the consultants, please email MSUDenverDeputyProvost@academicsearch.org.
  
  Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest may be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to MSUDenverDeputyProvost@academicsearch.org . Complete applications will consist of these three separate documents (each in PDF format):
   
• A detailed cover letter expressing your interest in this position and addressing how you meet the qualifications and expectations outlined in this profile;
• A current full resume or curriculum vitae that includes relevant responsibilities and accomplishments;
• A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting your relationship with each reference. References will not be contacted until later in the search process and after receiving the candidate's permission.
  
  Although the search remains open until the position is filled, for full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit application materials by November 15, 2024. Finalists for the position will participate in campus interviews that will include a public presentation.
  
  The next Deputy Provost is expected to begin in Spring 2025.
  
  A complete profile for the position may be found here, and additional information about the institution may be found at https://www.msudenver.edu/.
  
  
  
  Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of 57.8% first-generation students and 57.9% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
  
  We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
  
  MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link.
  
  
  
  
  
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Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate, and professional education of the highest quality.

Fordham University seeks a visionary, student-centered, collaborative leader to serve as its inaugural dean of Arts and Sciences. The new dean will join the University at a pivotal moment, as Fordham implements a new leadership structure and more coordinated approach for the arts and sciences, University-wide. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced academic administrative leader to make an impact that will benefit the entire university, as Fordham for the first time hires a leader who will have the scope of authority, budgetary control, and line-of-sight visibility across all academic programs, faculty concerns, and campus-based endeavors in arts and sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate levels for what has historically been four distinct entities: Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

Reporting to the provost/senior vice president for academic affairs, the dean of Arts and Sciences will serve as the chief academic and executive officer for all of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at Fordham University. The dean of Arts and Sciences will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all Arts and Sciences academic programs, developing and implementing academic policies and procedures, ensuring the thriving of faculty and staff and the success of students, budgeting and allocating resources, and engaging in external relations and fundraising to advance A&S priorities.

In concert with Arts and Science's many constituents, the new dean will establish a vision for moving A&S forward, foster a collaborative culture that the faculty and staff will feel proud to be a part of, and convey the importance of the arts and sciences within the Jesuit tradition. The dean will be a strong advocate for liberal arts education, communicating the importance of the education students receive that enables them to enter the world and advance the human cause. The dean will bring a student-centered approach and be a present, visible leader who is active within the life of the University. The dean will foster an environment that upholds diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion as core values, and encourages exceptional scholarship and teaching.

The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree and academic credentials suitable for the rank of full professor in a department within A&S. Candidates should be seasoned administrators with demonstrated experience leading change. The new dean will bring an eagerness to embrace the Jesuit mission, identity, and values of the University, and to contribute to and advance these within Arts and Sciences and beyond. They will be able to build rapport and trust with the faculty and staff quickly, serving as a unifying force who inspires others to contribute to a common vision for the future of A&S and of the University.

Firmly rooted in the life of New York City, Fordham is a private university for the public good. Across all its schools and colleges, approximately 17,000 students are taught by nearly 750 full-time instructors on campuses in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester County in New York, and at Fordham's London campus in the U.K. This vibrant and diverse learning community also has programs in Spain, China, and South Africa, more than 1,000 administrators, a fiscal year 2024 operating budget of $732 million (net after $351 million in financial aid allocation), an endowment of $1.02 billion, and recent capital investments over the past three years totaling $300 million ($210 million of which funded the renovation of the Joseph M. McShane SJ Campus Center on the Rose Hill campus). The University is steeped in the Jesuit tenet of cura personalis, or care for the whole person, and is committed to scholarly research and teaching excellence. Additionally, Fordham strives to contribute to the well-being of New York City, the nation, and the planet through education and research for the common good. The University seeks to engage deeply and authentically with its local communities to promote mutual learning and solidarity. Fordham commits to making the pursuit of racial, economic, environmental, and social justice an inextricable and interdependent part of its academic excellence.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at WittKieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting Fordham University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 22, 2024.

Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: Robin Mamlet, Lauren Bruce-Stets, and Sarah Seavey at FordhamA&SDean@wittkieffer.com.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $360,000 to $440,000, depending upon experience.

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St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, seeks a visionary, collaborative and student-centered leader to serve as its eighth president.

St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) offers an undergraduate public liberal arts education and small-college experience like those found at the country's exceptional residential liberal arts colleges and shares many of the hallmarks of private institutions: an outstanding faculty, talented students, high academic standards, a challenging curriculum, small classes, a sense of community and a spirit of intellectual inquiry. As a state-supported institution of higher education, SMCM is also committed to the ideals of affordability, accessibility and diversity. By combining these virtues of public and private education, the College provides a unique alternative for students and their families. The Honors College Promise guarantees every student the opportunity to participate in research, internship or international experiences. The College is the nation's first public honors college and ranks in the top five public liberal arts colleges in the country. SMCM students have among the highest four-year graduation rates and lowest average debt among graduates of Maryland public four-year institutions.

SMCM was founded in 1840 as a living monument to the place it marks: the 17th-century capital of Maryland. The spectacular waterfront campus is in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region, 75 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., and 97 miles south of Baltimore. The College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), offering the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in 65 academic programs. Its 120 full-time faculty members and 264 staff serve approximately 1,600 students.

SMCM's next president will build upon the achievements of Dr. Tuajuanda C. Jordan's decade of leadership, which has brought the College growth in enrollment, curricular offerings and local partnerships. The next president will work with the board, faculty, staff and the community to address the College's top priorities. The president will be a fierce advocate for a public liberal arts education, with exceptional communication skills that will engage a broad range of audiences in solidifying the importance of a liberal arts education in the 21st century. The new president will also play a significant role in ensuring that the College's resources are advancing its strategic priorities, while establishing a strong financial position for the future. As the College's chief fundraiser, the president will deepen relationships with alumni, friends, the local community and philanthropies, inspiring these key constituents to invest in SMCM's future. Further, the new president will be a compelling advocate who works to enhance the College's visibility and recognition regionally, nationally and beyond. The next president will be committed to expanding the College's presence and engagement as an important partner in the economic and cultural vitality of the county and State.

The next president will also be a champion for and bring a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and vision of SMCM. The College seeks a president with vision, intellectual stature, a collaborative leadership style, exceptional communication skills and the energy and passion needed to lead this distinctive institution into its very promising future.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the responsibilities and requirements described in the leadership profile.

For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by December 9, 2024.

Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed to the WittKieffer consultants supporting this search: Robin Mamlet, Lauren Bruce-Stets and Randi Miller at SMCMPresident@wittkieffer.com.

The anticipated salary range for this position is expected to be $400,000 to $650,000, depending upon experience. St. Mary's College offers a strong benefits package. Details can be found here.

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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Sam Houston State University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Media. The university seeks an innovative and future-oriented academic leader who will advance the mission and values of the college. SHSU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution providing excellence through education, scholarship, and service to a highly diverse student body. SHSU's motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among the university's over 21,000 students, eight colleges, and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering, and more. The new dean is expected to assume office in Summer 2025.

Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is one of seven institutions in the Texas State University System and the third oldest university in Texas. Located on a 316-acre main campus in Huntsville, Texas, with nearby campuses in The Woodlands and Conroe that offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees, SHSU serves a diverse student body of over 21,000 through traditional face-to-face and online courses. SHSU is 70 miles north of downtown Houston and 170 miles south of Dallas, ideally situated between the 4th and 9th largest cities in the country and two of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditionally and online. SHSU offers 95 bachelor's degree programs, more than 60 master's degree programs, nine doctoral programs, one professional doctorate (DO), and over 50 fully online degrees. SHSU is classified as a Carnegie doctoral university with high research activity (R2). It is also a Community Engaged University and a proud AASCU institution, demonstrating a commitment to education for the public good. In the summer of 2022, the university officially became designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Housed in the award-winning James & Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, the College of the Arts and Media (CAM) offers 13 undergraduate degrees through the departments of Art, Dance, Mass Communication, and Theatre and Musical Theatre, as well as the School of Music. CAM also offers master's degrees in Arts and Social Practice, Band Studies, Dance, Digital Media Production, Emerging and Social Media, and Music. The college's diverse programs combines theory and practice to provide a stable foundation on which students build toward their futures. The college offers courses that cater to a broad spectrum of interests, celebrating the roots of the fine and performing arts while embracing the constantly changing landscape of technology and new media. The college's goal is to provide programs that nurture imagination, expand knowledge, and advance the talents that shape contemporary culture and media landscape while exemplifying the college's vision — Creative, Active, Meaningful.

The dean of the college provides expertise and leadership in the development and operations of the College of Arts and Media and in support of the university's overall mission. The dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and oversees the chairs, faculty, and staff of the College of Arts and Media. The dean is responsible for participating in and implementing strategic planning, coordinating, directing, and ensuring good outcomes of the college's academic programs, including promoting student success best practices. The dean will manage the college budget, oversee facilities and resources, and select the department chairs as necessary.

The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented in the college; teaching and scholarly endeavors appropriate to the rank of full professor and tenure in one of the academic units: Art, Dance, Mass Communication, Music, and Theatre and Musical Theatre; and a record of substantive, sustained, and progressive administrative experience at the department chair level or equivalent. The dean must demonstrate a record of effective communication, participation in shared faculty governance, and collaborative work with internal and external counterparts. The ideal candidate will also possess demonstrated professional activity and accomplishments that reflect a commitment to being a visionary, an empathetic advocate, a trailblazer, and a scholar-educator.

More information about Sam Houston State University and the dean search, including full responsibilities and qualifications, is available at: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/19847/?search=19847.

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The position is open until filled, but applications received by Wednesday, November 6, will be given full consideration. Applications should include: 1) a detailed letter of interest; 2) a current curriculum vitae (CV); and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to: SHSUDeanCAM@academicsearch.org

Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Ann Hasselmo (ann.hasselmo@academicsearch.org) or Chris Butler (chris.butler@academicsearch.org).

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.





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California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) seeks an experienced, inclusive, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Located in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1959, and formally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2016, Cal Lutheran is home to 2,377 undergraduate and 1,033 graduate students. Students come from 59 countries and represent a wide spectrum of faiths and spirituality. The University's dedicated, accomplished faculty works with small classes of students who are open-minded – about ideas, about people, and about faith – and are seeking to grow as individuals. Both in and out of the classroom, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions to discover their purpose. By following that purpose, they can transform their communities – and the world. Cal Lutheran is made up of six academic units which serve students across a range of academic departments and deliver personalized classroom experience that the University is known for.

As the largest unit at Cal Lutheran, the College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) serves as the academic hub and provides the historical and intellectual foundation of undergraduate, liberal arts education. The College of Arts & Sciences values the diverse experiences, perspectives, and knowledge of the University's academic community. The vision of the College is to cultivate a liberal arts learning environment that is student-centered, welcoming, and inclusive. The College encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore and expand their knowledge and to contribute their talents and abilities to fully engage their communities and the world with integrity. The mission of the College is to mentor students and equip them to make meaningful contributions on campus and beyond. The College's strong intellectual training for undergraduates is driven by dedicated faculty who innovate teaching to ignite students' critical thinking and creativity in courses that integrate self-discovery and learning. The College honors the Lutheran tradition in higher education in the liberal arts by educating the whole person in a complex and dynamic world, encouraging students to question the status quo, and engaging with culturally diverse perspectives.

The next Dean of the COAS will have the unique opportunity to lead the College into a new era of innovation and growth. The Dean will bring deep affinity for the liberal arts tradition and be expected to support faculty achievement; build trust between faculty and administration by building relationships; provide modern, transparent, and effective leadership for the College; elevate student success; implement the results of the campus academic program analysis; and raise the profile and resources of the College to the benefit of faculty and students.

As a senior academic leader, the next Dean will serve as an effective advocate for the College within the University and will act as the College's chief executive and intellectual leader. This leader will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging. The next Dean must possess superior academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement that merits the rank of a tenured professor at Cal Lutheran. A demonstrated and progressive track record of administrative leadership is required. The next Dean should also demonstrate an ability to lead, envision, and innovate; to engage and unite constituents; to listen carefully and communicate persuasively; to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across the University; to understand and support the needs of all disciplines; to secure external funding; and to operate the College's administrative and budgetary functions with a high level of skill. In addition, a steadfast commitment to the mission of Cal Lutheran and the success of faculty, staff, and students flourishing in a dynamic university is essential.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.

WittKieffer is assisting California Lutheran University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 21, 2024. California Lutheran University expects to pay in the range of $180,000-$225,000. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Ashlee Winters Musser at: CalLutheranDeanCOAS@wittkieffer.com.

Applicants must also create a job profile directly on California Lutheran's website here. You are not required to submit your materials through this site.

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SMU, the premier private research university of North Texas, seeks a new Dean for the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences (https://www.smu.edu/dedman). The Dedman College is the oldest, largest, and most diverse of SMU’s eight degree-granting academic units, offering the BA, master’s programs, and PhDs in 16 departments, engaging nearly 40% of all enrolled SMU students and furnishing 53% of undergraduate instruction (as measured by credit hours), including the Common Curriculum inaugurated in 2020.  The new Dean will play a critical role in realizing SMU’s imminent goal of achieving and maintaining status as a Carnegie R-1 institution, while sustaining its reputation for high-quality and personalized undergraduate and graduate instruction.  As a new member (along with Stanford and UC Berkeley) of the Atlantic Coast Conference, SMU will enjoy heightened national visibility, and its senior administrators will gain a peer group of colleagues working in some of the nation’s pre-eminent research universities.  With the University’s SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow campaign nearing its $1.5 billion goal three years ahead of its targeted conclusion, the recently endowed Elisabeth Martin Armstrong Dean will have the opportunity to articulate a vision for the College’s future, attracting and supporting outstanding faculty members and students and encouraging their engagement with traditional and emerging disciplines through cutting-edge research and inspired instruction empowered by future-facing technologies.

The Dedman College received its naming gift in 1981 and remains today the core and hub of academic life at SMU.  The College’s Dallas Hall was the University’s first building and figures as SMU’s identifying symbol on the University seal and logo.  Academic departments and College offices extend across nine other campus buildings.  SMU’s satellite campus in Taos, NM provides a unique, complementary setting for experiential learning and cultural immersion.  With a tenure-line faculty of 189, a teaching and professional faculty of 127, and a budget of $70 million, the Dedman College connects its 2000 students with forward thinkers and global problem solvers through liberal arts foundations, advanced study, and cross-disciplinary programs, including seven interdisciplinary centers and institutes.  In 2023, Dedman College researchers generated $14.26M in competitive research grants.  Cluster hires in Earth Sciences and National Security (onboarded in fall 2022), Data Science (fall 2023) and Urban Research (fall 2024) will greatly enhance areas of established research strength at SMU.

Dallas-Fort Worth is an ideal location for a premier research institution.  Soon to be the nation’s third largest metropolitan area, DFW encompasses cosmopolitan twin cities; demographically, they constitute a microcosm of the United States.  The new Dean of Dedman College will arrive in a boomtown that is noted for its big ambitions; optimistic, enterprising spirit; diverse and welcoming population; affordable quality of life; high culture; and recreational amenities.  Apart from New York and Los Angeles, no American city has a more prominent footprint of fine and performing arts, major league sports, and cultural philanthropy than Dallas.  Dubbed the “Silicon Prairie,” DFW has become a magnet for company headquarters over the past decade, with 140 headquarters relocations to the region from across the U.S. and abroad, including more than 45 companies moving from California.  The Metroplex has surpassed Chicago as the top headquarters location for Fortune 500 companies: 22 now make DFW    their home.

Following a successful ten-year deanship that elevated every area of Dedman College’s operations and sustained a healthy reserve account, the new Dean will have the opportunity to elicit from the faculty and articulate a strategic vision for the College that affirms the University’s commitment to humanities and sciences education, fosters high quality research and teaching, and grows research expenditures and graduate enrollment.

SMU seeks as the Dedman College’s new Dean a prominent scholar with a record of departmental and institutional leadership in a premier research university.  Candidates must possess a PhD and a record of scholarship, teaching, and service that meets the College’s criteria for tenure at the full professor rank. Professional exposure to the range of humanities and science disciplines and the readiness to be a visible, credible, and effective advocate and promoter for the College, are essential.  The new Dean will need to be both a collaborator and facilitator, accustomed to developing and marshaling data in support of decisions and recommendations and demonstrating return on investment.  Strategic budget acumen, creative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to provide expertise and service in substantiating SMU’s anticipated R1 status are required.  Competitive candidates will evidence experience in or aptitude for building collaborative and sustainable interdisciplinary academic programs; engaging and stewarding alumni and donors; cultivating corporate and philanthropic supporters; and realizing institutional commitments to diversity and inclusion. Applications should demonstrate the candidate’s readiness to pursue collaboration across SMU’s other academic units; to provide professional mentorship for early-career faculty; and to lead a student-focused College within a University that nurtures high affinity among all its constituents. An aptitude and appetite for capital and facilities fundraising, and raising endowments for named faculty chairs, scholarships and fellowships, will be essential to success in this deanship.

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment.  A complete application will include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for five professional references who can speak about the candidate’s qualifications for this position. Named referees will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent. Expressions of interest, applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to SMU’s search consultant, Mr. Chuck O’Boyle of C. V. O’Boyle, Jr., LLC, at chuck@cvoboyle.com, who will be able to furnish a detailed specification.

SMU will not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational  activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

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The University of Tampa (UTampa) seeks an experienced, collaborative, forward-thinking and student-centered academic leader to serve as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs.

For 93 years, the University of Tampa has been committed to providing exceptional learning experiences in a global context. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre, residential campus alongside the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic downtown business and medical districts, which comprise a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy with a distinguished faculty of approximately 900; a talented student body of 11,450 undergraduate, graduate and professional students drawn from all 50 states and most of the world's countries; a committed full- and part-time staff of 540; and top tier rankings in U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review.

The University is a highly attractive destination for students seeking a distinctive, top-quality education with a strong liberal arts foundation that includes easy access to internships, community service and outstanding recreational opportunities. UTampa's four-college model – the College of Arts and Letters; Sykes College of Business; College of Natural and Health Sciences; and College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education – has helped the University retain its small-school ambience and scholarly connections through a high growth, rapidly evolving and ever stronger institutional trajectory.

The provost will join the University at a time of great excitement, momentum and change, providing outstanding leadership and advancing the academic enterprise. Reporting to new President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, the provost serves as the University's chief academic officer and a strategic leader on all aspects of University governance and the academic enterprise. As a unifying and institution-wide leader, the provost will partner with the president and others to elevate the academic standing of the University; support the professional growth and success of both faculty and staff; advance UTampa as an inclusive learning community; and cultivate a culture of optimism, inclusivity and collaboration.

The next provost will be expected to support the recruitment, retention and development of top faculty and college administrators; build out the academic affairs unit's capabilities and impact; develop new and support existing programs; and build organizational capacity. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of effectively utilizing existing resources and generating new resources to achieve institutional priorities; embracing technology and innovations in higher education; and building strong teams, empowering them to lead initiatives and activities that advance the strategic goals of an institution. Candidates must have a distinguished record of academic leadership and accomplishment commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor in one of the University's colleges, an understanding and appreciation of the mission of UTampa and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituents.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile available at WittKieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Tampa with this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by December 2, 2024.

Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Robin Mamlet, Ashlee Winters Musser and Sarah Seavey

UTampaProvost@wittkieffer.com

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Wayne State College 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 June/July 2025.

With more than 4,500 students, 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.

The beautiful, 128-acre campus is well-positioned to meet the needs of the institution. Careful planning and stewardship have brought about the recently built Center for Applied Technology, several completely renovated residence halls, academic buildings, and athletic facilities, as well as an inviting Campus Commons area at the center of campus. The first new residence hall in 58 years is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2025. Also underway is a new athletic and recreation center. Since 2017, campus investments total more than $90 million.

Wayne State College is being assisted by Academic Search. For more information about the position, institution, leadership agenda, and application instructions, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/19908/?search=19908

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 include the nominee's full name, position, institution, and email address and send to WayneStateVPAA@academicsearch.org. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by Sunday, January 5, 2025, can be given full consideration. More information about the institution may be found at https://www.wsc.edu/.

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Washtenaw Community College
Vice President for Academics and Liberal Arts and Sciences

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Washtenaw Community College in its search for Vice President for Academics and Liberal Arts and Sciences. 

This is an exciting opportunity and exceptional time to join one of the nation’s premier community colleges in one of America’s top college cities. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Academics and Liberal Arts and Sciences (VPALAS) provides leadership, execution and oversight of the degree credit programs within the divisions of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Math, Science and Engineering Technology. Enrolling more than 18,000 students in over 130 programs, Washtenaw provides accessible and affordable education to diverse populations in next level facilities on a well-equipped 285-acre campus. 

The Vice President will provide leadership for online teaching and learning across the college. The Vice President leads and has oversight for The Center for Interactive Teaching & Learning (CiTL), Learning Resources/Bailey Library, the Curriculum and Assessment Office, and the Teaching & Learning Center (including Faculty Professional Development).This position will support and focus on teaching and learning in face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous platforms, degree credit enrollment, and enhancing the student experience, retention, and completion. The Vice President also provides oversight of STEAM education in collaboration with the Executive Vice President for Instruction and Chief Workforce and Community Development Officer. 

This position works in collaboration with the Executive Vice President for Instruction and Chief Workforce and Community Development Officer. The VP for Academics and Liberal Arts and Sciences position is accountable for and provides college-level leadership and supervision for the following academic affairs areas/functions:  

• Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Divisions 
• Bailey Library/Learning Resources 
• Curriculum and Assessment 
• Teaching and Learning Center (including Faculty Professional Development) 
• Transfer 
• Online Learning 
• Developmental Education 
• Art Gallery 
• University Center 
• Student Persistence, Retention, and Completion 

This position reports directly to the President.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide leadership for online teaching and learning; curriculum and assessment; academic standards; general education and transfer; the library; the college Art Gallery; program accreditation (as applicable); faculty evaluation for the area; student success, retention and persistence; enrollment and scheduling, academic facilities; and the instructional budget for the Liberal Arts and Transfer-related areas. 
• Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Direct the development of new programs and existing services to support the Liberal Arts and Sciences and effectively respond to constituent higher education needs and/or requirements of the WCC service area.
  • Develop, implement and sustain a sequence of program and curriculum review and development for all instructional areas.
  • Provide leadership for online teaching and learning, including oversight of the Center for Interactive Teaching & Learning and support for continued growth in the quality, innovation, and effectiveness of online offerings for students.
  • Oversee the further development of transfer programming and partnerships to enhance student progression to bachelor degrees, including articulation agreements and university center development.
  • Coordinate the development of the master course schedules and approve all academic catalogs and brochures. Improve student accessibility and time flexibility to engage learners in the learning process. 
  • Ensure programs and courses across the college are offered within a pathway and an effective timeline to the realistic accomplishment of the goals for the full-time and part-time student. 
  • Responsible for instructional resources in the Liberal Arts and Sciences divisions, including all classrooms and labs, and making recommendations as needed for the development and management of campus instructional facilities and equipment.
  • Enhance the quality of learning and teaching utilizing faculty, student and, if applicable, employer and transfer institution input in creating professional development and coaching opportunities for faculty and staff.
  • Ensure relevant and effective faculty professional development opportunities through oversight of the Teaching and Learning Center.
  • Develop academic and strategic annual plans.
  • Responsible for the leadership of developmental education and related student success initiatives.
  • Develop and implement the operating budget for the Liberal Arts and Sciences and Academic Affairs areas and learning resources divisions, in collaboration with the Deans and Directors.
• Lead coordinated and comprehensive strategies to increase persistence, completion and retention as part of enrollment planning with the Provost and the Vice President of Student Services. 
• Responsible for leading development and implementation of strategies for student enrollment, persistence and retention in credit courses and programs, in collaboration with the Executive Vice President for Instruction and Chief Workforce and Community Development Officer.
• Plan and direct the development of staffing patterns and supervise the recruitment, hiring and development of faculty in the Liberal Arts and Sciences areas.
• Oversee the evaluation, discipline and discharge of all faculty and instructional administrators and staff in the Liberal Arts and Sciences divisions and related offices.
• Coordinate the assignment of deans and other liaisons between the College and state or other agencies or organizations as appropriate.
• Ensure the Liberal Arts and Sciences divisions achieve goals and objectives identified in the strategic plan and academic plan and meet accreditation standards when applicable.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the academic budget for the Liberal Arts and Sciences areas; analyze and approve yearly budgets of the area’s divisions/departments and ensure the budget conforms to the approved financial required format and timeline.
• Promote staffing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences and Academic divisions/departments that is representative of the diversity of the local workforce.
• Prepare a data-driven academic unit staff development plan that reflects the college’s skill needs for the upcoming year and incorporates input from the executive leadership team, faculty and staff.
• Play a key leadership role on the Executive Leadership Team in the development of college-wide procedures, goals and plans and work collaboratively with other executives in the implementation of the initiatives of the strategic plans and in the accomplishments of the goals and mission of the college. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the President or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD) required. Degree must be earned at time of application.
• Three (3) years’ experience teaching in a discipline in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in Higher Education in an Administrative/Executive position (Dean level or higher).
• Ability to exhibit leadership, initiative, enthusiasm, and collaboration with faculty, staff and with external constituents in the execution of the responsibilities of the position.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with diverse teaching and learning principles and modalities including classroom, hybrid and online teaching, along with current and emerging instructional technology.
• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation in teaching and learning, particularly within general education and liberal arts and sciences instructional areas.
• Demonstrated ability and success in developing, implementing, and leading online instruction.
• Demonstrated ability in data-driven decision marketing based on KPI’s and transforming that data into actionable insights.
• Ability to think analytically and creatively in support of the College’s strategic plan, mission and vision.
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective regular contact with diverse faculty, staff, and external individuals and groups. 
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administration and staff.
• Proven management abilities sufficient for directing the resources and activities of a comprehensive community college curriculum having the full range of educational support elements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a union environment.

About the Institution
Washtenaw Community College was established in 1965, when Washtenaw County voters passed a millage to provide financial support for a countywide community college. WCC opened with a 6-member Board of Trustees, a newly appointed president, and a parcel of land in Ann Arbor and Superior Townships. Classes started in September 1966 on a temporary campus at Willow Run, with 1200 students enrolled in 30 occupational programs and a transfer curriculum. 
 
From this modest beginning, WCC has grown into one of the nation’s premier community colleges with an annual enrollment of more than 18,000 students in credit classes each year, and thousands more in Economic and College Development classes. The diverse student body includes more than 1,000 students from 100+ foreign countries. The 285-acre campus and strategically located extension centers, operating resources, technology-enabled facilities, and instructional quality are the envy of post-secondary education institutions near and far.
 
Living in the Area
Ann Arbor, with a population of 120,000, is consistently ranked “Best of” in numerous categories by multiple sources including being #1 in the Top 100 Best Places to Live ranking in 2018 conducted by Livability. The city hosts the best schools and universities in the entire state of Michigan and education is a priority for Ann Arbor locals. With more than 90% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a public park, Ann Arbor ranks high in walkability. Charming streets lined with bookstores, shopping, and unique culinary offerings set the backdrop for street fairs and a thriving arts scene. There are endless opportunities for sports, hiking and to enjoy nature along the Huron River which runs through the center of town. The city has lower unemployment and crime rates than the national average.

To Apply 
Please apply through the application link and do not email applications. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially.

Inquiries and questions: Please send to WCCVPALAS@acesrch.com 
Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee’s name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com.

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