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Job opportunity: Dean of College of Science and Technology Western Washington University
From: "Jackie Caplan-Auerbach" <caplanj@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology
Western Washington University
About the Position: Western Washington University (Western) invites
applications and nominations for Dean of the College of Sciences and
Technology (CST). As chief academic and executive officer of the College, the
Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is
responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership for all
programs within the College. As a key member of the University’s central
executive leadership team, the Dean works in collaboration with other
university executive officers to implement the University’s mission. The Dean
will assume office on September 1, 2011.
About the College: Western’s College of Sciences and Technology, which
includes the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Engineering
Technology; Geology; Mathematics; Physics/Astronomy; as well as the Science,
Mathematics and Technology Education (SMATE) program; the Advanced Materials
Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC); Biomedical Research Activities in
Neuroscience (BRAIN); and the Internet Studies Center, is a major component of
the liberal arts core at Western. The College’s annual operating budget is
$14. 3 million and its 136 FTE faculty generate over $2.2 million annually in
grants and other funding.
The mission of the College of Sciences and Technology is to provide the
highest quality education in science, mathematics and technology; to
participate in the discovery, communication and application of knowledge; to
integrate teaching, scholarly activity and service; and to maintain a diverse
college community. The College and Western as a whole are known for providing
a distinctive educational experience through close faculty-student
interaction, emphasizing independent student scholarship and the development
of creative, innovative thinking. In addition to strong undergraduate majors
and Master’s degree programs in traditional disciplines, CST offers
exceptional learning and research opportunities in a variety of special
programs. Examples include the nationally recognized SMATE program with its
commitment to the high quality preparation of future elementary and secondary
science teachers; an AMSEC research project funded by NSF that seeks to
significantly reduce the cost of solar power; the Vehicle Research Institute
that recently received a substantial federal grant to develop a hybrid bus;
and the award of an NSF ADVANCE Catalyst grant with a focus on the challenges
of women and minorities in the sciences. Additional information about the
college is available at http://www.wwu.edu/depts/cst/cst_site/about.htm
Position Responsibilities: Western seeks a Dean who has experience as a
visionary leader with keen insight and a track record of inspiring others and
fostering innovation. The Dean should have the experience and professional
qualifications necessary to support teamwork, set high standards, and craft a
long term strategy for the College. In particular, we seek candidates who
understand and support the values of a public, comprehensive, residential
campus; who recognize the critical role of faculty in the life of the
university; who will participate in and foster collaboration across
departments and divisions, who will provide leadership in continuing to build
an inclusive climate in the College and who will serve as an advocate for the
College internally and externally. The Dean will maintain strong connections
with the technological and science-based businesses and other organizations in
the region and play an instrumental role in advancing Western’s comprehensive
campaign.
The Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology is responsible for academic
planning, program development, budget and resource management, program
assessment, faculty appointments, faculty development and evaluation, and
extending the intellectual and creative power of the university beyond the
campus in ways that enrich local and regional communities. Western seeks a
Dean who has an open and collegial style and is committed to diversity and
cultural pluralism.
About the University: Western Washington University is a comprehensive state
university that enrolls 14,979 undergraduates, post baccalaureate and graduate
students, employs 665 FTE faculty, and consists of seven colleges and the
graduate school. Spectacularly located, the Bellingham campus overlooks Puget
Sound and the San Juan Islands. Bellingham, a coastal community of 76,000,
about 90 miles north of Seattle and 55 miles south of Vancouver, B.C., is
nationally recognized for quality of life, outdoor adventure, and
environmental stewardship.
Consistently highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report for the past eleven
years, WWU was recently named the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting
university in the Pacific Northwest in the publication’s 2010 college
rankings. A recent large-scale study found agreement that Western is a
university known for academic excellence; a passion for learning and
exploration; personal engagement in education; collaboration between students
and faculty; a welcoming and supportive community; and the development of
leaders and global citizens. Additional information about the university is
available at http://www.wwu.edu/.
ACTIVE MINDS CHANGING LIVES
Candidates must apply online. The complete position description including the
required and preferred qualifications and application procedures are available
at https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=2196 . Confidential inquiries
may be directed to Bev.Jones@xxxxxxx . Application review will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to
assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. WWU is
sensitive to and has a policy addressing dual career assistance. All new
employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
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