****************************************************************** From: Wendy Bohrson <bohrson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ****************************************************************** Position Announcement: Dean, College of the Sciences, Central Washington University The dean is the chief executive officer of the College of the Sciences and provides leadership in all matters affecting the college, including, but not limited to academic program planning, budget development, curriculum development and delivery, hiring and personnel actions, faculty/staff development, planning and development for facilities and equipment, departmental operations, and responsiveness to students. He or she works within a participatory structure with Central Washington University faculty and administration. The dean fosters close working relationships with and among all constituents of the university as well as public agencies and the general public serving as an effective ambassador for the College. He or she provides innovative leadership in fund-raising from private, state, and federal sources, positioning the college to respond successfully to the challenges and opportunities facing contemporary higher education. Twelve departments comprise the College of the Sciences: Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography and Land Studies, Geological Sciences, Law and Justice, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. In addition, the dean oversees interdisciplinary programs in American Indian Studies, Energy Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gerontology, Primate Studies, Resource Management, Science Education, and Women Studies. The dean plays an integral role in the leadership of the Center for Teaching and Learning, which oversees the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. The college is also home to the Counseling Center, the Geodesy Laboratory and Pacific Northwest Geodetic Array, and the Geographic Information Systems Laboratory. _________________________________________________ Required Qualifications: -Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline appropriate to the College of the Sciences. -Academic credentials appropriate for appointment as tenured professor within the College of the Sciences. -Evidence of effective teaching and a strong record of research, scholarship, and creative activity. -Demonstrated successful leadership experience in an administrative position at a level equivalent to department chair or above. This may include team leadership, partnership building, organizational skills, program development, implementation and assessment. -Successful experience in budget management, human resource management, and strategic planning. -Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and speaking skills. -Evidence of academic vision and commitment to continuous improvement. -Evidence of success in obtaining external grant funds. -Evidence of working with student, faculty, and staff cultures other than one's own with an administrative style that fosters cooperation among departments and programs. -Commitment to the principles of shared administrative/faculty governance. _________________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications: -Demonstrated commitment to recruiting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. -Experience in managing multisite environments. -Demonstrated commitment to and support of undergraduate and graduate research, scholarship, and creative activity. -Success in fund-raising. -Commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and programs. -Demonstrated ability to set and maintain high expectations for teaching, scholarship, and service. -Experience in and commitment to leadership in the preparation of K-12 teachers in the sciences. -Have an understanding of issues facing public universities. ________________________________________________ For more information and to apply, go to http://www.cwu.edu/~hr/ click on "job opportunities" click on "staff, administrative and faculty jobs" click on "administrative professional" under Dean, College of the Sciences, click "view" Screening will begin on February 19, 2008 If you have questions, please contact Wendy Bohrson (bohrson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx). ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
