Oct 26 2006
Career opportunity: Dean for College of Arts and Sciences, West Chester University
I wish to make you aware of an outstanding career opportunity:
Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
The largest college within West Chester University, the College of Arts and Sciences consists of 250 faculty serving 13 departments, 11 interdisciplinary programs, and three pre-professional programs. As chief academic officer of the College, the Dean has significant authority and autonomy within a university environment of distributed leadership.
A detailed announcement follows. Additional information is available on the university website. We hope to hear from you soon.
All the best,
John Kuhnle
Managing Director-Education Practice
Korn/Ferry International
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DEAN
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The second largest of 14 comprehensive universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, WCU serves 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Detailed information is available at www.wcupa.edu. The town of West Chester is located 25 miles west of Philadelphia in the Brandywine Valley, a rapidly growing high-technology and pharmaceutical corridor.
The College of Arts and Sciences consists of 13 departments, 11 interdisciplinary programs, and three pre-professional programs in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. The College has approximately 250 faculty and 3,700 majors. WCU is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and experienced leader to head this College.
As chief academic officer of the College, the Dean provides leadership to advance the educational and scholarly missions of programs in the College and encourages an academic climate that is responsive, focused, innovative and entrepreneurial. Responsible for staffing, budgeting, and oversight of all operational functions of the College, the Dean must be skillful in human and financial resource management, strategic planning and committed to collaborative, ethical leadership. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and sits on the Deans’ Council and President’s Council.
The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in an academic discipline within the arts and sciences as well as a record of successful teaching and scholarly achievement. Leading candidates will have records of collaborative leadership in an academic unit and recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and students. She or he must possess a demonstrated commitment to all areas of diversity, student learning and engagement, faculty development and the ideals of shared governance. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in fundraising and in expanding sponsored research. Finalists must successfully complete the interview process.
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The preferred starting date is July 1, 2007. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest explaining relevant experience and a CV to the address below. References with contact information will be required prior to the interview. All communications will be held in strict confidence.
John Kuhnle, Managing Director–Education Practice
Elizabeth Dycus, Senior Associate
Korn/Ferry/International
802-765-4543
Review of applications will begin on November 20th and continue until the position has been filled. West Chester University is an AA/EO Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. By developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff WCU advances its educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence.
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