Position available:

Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Date of appointment:

August 6, 2007 – June 30, 2008

Responsibilities:

The Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and has responsibility for the university’s general education, core, and academic support programs.  The Interim Dean provides effective leadership and creativity for planning, coordinating and directing all educational and administrative functions related to undergraduate studies, the Advising Center, Academic Learning Center, Honors Program, First-Year Experience, and the Division of General Studies.  The Interim Dean also participates as a member of Academic Affairs Council and other university committees such as Enrollment Management, works with other Deans and faculty committees to develop and implement changes to the general education program, and works with faculty to develop, implement and assess the first-year experience program and coordinates this program with Residential Life.

Qualifications and experience:

Required:

·         Doctorate with seven years of experience in higher education and undergraduate teaching and/or administration.

·         Demonstrated administrative competence and leadership.

·         Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development, and budget.

·         Knowledge of undergraduate retention programs and practices.

·         Effective interpersonal communication skills.

·         Research and publication record.

·         Demonstrated commitment to furthering cultural diversity.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Apply to:

The University Screening Committee for the Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies c/o Michael Spitzer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Administrative Services 209.

Application information and deadline:

A complete application consisting of letter of application addressing the responsibilities and qualifications stated above, vitae, names, addresses and phone numbers of three to five references who can comment on the candidate’s abilities, experience and professional preparation must be submitted in order to receive consideration.  Applicants may be asked to submit additional materials.  Please provide preferred mailing address, e-mail address, and content numbers.  Review of applications will begin July 25, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

For campus only:  Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies.