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Maybeck High School, an inclusive and vibrant school grounded in community and individuality, is seeking a thoughtful and dynamic educator to lead through collaboration and compassion as the next School Director. Founded 50 years ago in Berkeley, California, when four local teachers rebelled against censorship in the classroom, Maybeck was established with academic freedom at its core - freedom for students and staff, alike. Today, Maybeck thrives from that practice of freethinking. It is an intentionally small school with an enrollment of approximately 115 students. This allows students to be known deeply, forming close bonds with each other and with each member of staff. Community is at the heart of Maybeck in a way that not many other schools can claim. It is a unique school that nurtures young people who know and believe in their self-worth due largely to the acceptance, support, and respect they receive from the Maybeck community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the School Director is simultaneously the public face of the school, an enthusiastic educator, and its central administrator. While the School Director has executive decision-making authority regarding many of the school’s affairs, they are expected to actively collaborate and to build consensus among the full staff when making educational and operational decisions. Administrative leadership at Maybeck is unique in this way. Maybeck was founded as a school run by teachers and this is still true today. While many schools centralize decision-making authority to a “Leadership Team,” at Maybeck, leadership is extended across all staff through several different committees that plan, propose, and decide policy and operations. To this end, Maybeck’s School Director must have a broad-minded definition of servant leadership, with sincere intention and demonstration of placing the group before the individual.
The Position and Strategic Priorities
In partnership with the staff, the Director will guide the school community both in everyday planning and long-term strategic direction, including helping to develop the next strategic plan. The Director is the outward facing spokesperson for the school, and as such, will provide persuasive and transparent communication that faithfully represents Maybeck’s culture and its core values. In guiding and structuring the efforts of the staff to achieve Maybeck’s mission, the Director will clarify Maybeck’s identity as a school through a collaborative process that will ultimately help strengthen Maybeck’s position in the marketplace.&nbsp;
In the coming years, the Director can anticipate being a part of several important conversations on topics that include: ensuring a robust, high-quality academic program that challenges and supports a diversity of learners and learning styles; providing critical leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) to deliver economic and racial diversity in admissions, embed DEIJB practice and norms into student activities and life, and foster an inclusive community that ensures a space and a voice for all groups and identities; staying current on pedagogical practices for the classroom through professional development as appropriate for all staff; and collaborating with the Board to seek non-tuition avenues of fundraising that will increase our endowment and allow us to expand our commitment to significant economic diversity in our student body..
The Director is the keeper of Maybeck’s collective vision, and with that, is a teacher, at heart and in practice. The Director will be seen and known on campus and in the classroom. This is not a role where one stays locked behind the closed door of an office; rather, it entails leading from within as an active participant in daily life. The Director will provide additional operational structure and vision to maintain Maybeck’s spirit. The School is an amalgam of college preparatory, personalized education, quirky characters, and autonomous staff and students. As a result, the Director must be adaptable, well-rounded, curious, open-minded, and patient while navigating a unique governance structure and simultaneously graduating students who consistently attend some of the top colleges and universities in the country.&nbsp;
Search Calendar
<ul>
<li>Application deadline: September 15, 2023</li>
<li>Semifinalist interviews: Early to Mid-October 2023</li>
<li>Finalist interviews: Weeks of October 23 and 30, 2023</li>
<li>Announcement: Late December 2023 to Early January 2024</li>
<li>Start date: July 1, 2024</li>
</ul>
To read the full opportunity statement and learn how to apply, click the link below:
<a href="https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-maybeck-school-director" target="_blank">Leadership Opportunity: Maybeck High School — StratéGenius (strategenius.org)</a>

School Director (Head of School)

Southern Oregon University seeks a Provost and Vice President for Academic &amp; Student Affairs Click here to view position profile: <a href="https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SOU_Provost_VPAA_SA_Profile.pdf" target="_blank">https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SOU_Provost_VPAA_SA_Profile.pdf</a> Location: Ashland, Oregon
The Position: The Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (Provost &amp; VPAA/SA) provides vital, creative, and adaptable leadership to the academic enterprise at Southern Oregon University (SOU). This position plays a key role in institutional planning and strategy, in forging community partnerships, and in advancing SOU’s presence in the region, state, and nation. The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA has a significant duty in representing SOU to the Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees, engaging with the Oregon Provosts Council, and participating in the Oregon Council of Presidents. This person is responsible for articulating a vision and direction for Academic and Student Affairs and effectively communicating that vision to the campus community. The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA reports directly to the president and collaborates with the other vice presidents to execute the president's leadership agenda. This position is also responsible for managing the operations of the university in the president’s absence.
The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA oversees all of the academic schools at SOU and the services that support them, as well as the university’s portfolio of student support and success services. This leader is responsible for guiding academic and enrollment planning and shaping the student body through an institutional strategy for recruitment, admission, retention, advising and educational partnerships. Effective performance requires an in-depth understanding of the university’s mission and its various programs, and a commitment to work effectively within a shared decision-making environment (i.e., Faculty Senate, Staff Assembly, and the faculty union). A high level of collaboration, commitment to service excellence, and exceptional listening and communication skills are critical.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Lead Academic Affairs, establish and communicate a strong academic vision while promoting a culture of shared governance (40%) The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA is the Chief Academic Officer of SOU and provides leadership and robust support for the faculty, academic schools, and the library at SOU. Duties include, but are not limited to: support and promote teaching, scholarship, and community engagement activities; administer contracts; supervise and evaluate the academic directors and faculty personnel roster; launch faculty development programs; assess recruitment and hiring priorities; oversee the promotion and tenure process, faculty appointments, merit salary increases, and sabbatical leaves; respond to faculty grievances; support program review and assessment of the learning enterprise; guide various programs including instructional services, off-campus and continuing education programs, summer session, inter-institutional programs, various galleries and collections, and all that is necessary to support coursework, research, and intellectual exploration associated with the university’s intellectual life; give direction to research, grants and sponsored programs, and other creative endeavors; maintain effective channels of communication with the President, faculty, and Faculty Senate; serve as strategist in the faculty collective bargaining enterprise; and create a culture of collective ownership and accountability while collaborating on decision-making processes quickly and effectively.</li>
<li>Lead Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (25%) The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA is the Chief Enrollment Officer responsible for the executive leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight for all operations and support functions associated with the recruitment, retention, and engagement of students. Duties include, but are not limited to: foster creative thinking that builds on SOU’s strong tradition as a student-centered institution; guide strategic efforts to address issues related to student development, health and wellness, success, equity, and retention; address issues related to the review, implementation, improvement, and enhancement of policies, procedures, and program-specific services; and oversee Enrollment Services, Student Success, and Admissions and Recruitment to ensure efficiency in operations that drive enrollment growth that aligns with institutional goals.</li>
<li>External Outreach (10%) The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA partners with the president to implement SOU’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic directions in a manner that realizes growth that enhances student learning opportunities and positively impacts financial and economic development. This position develops and cultivates public-private partnerships with local, regional, and statewide business and industry.</li>
<li>Accreditation (10%) The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA administers activities related to the accreditation and the external review of SOU and its schools, departments, and programs. This position ensures compliance with various academic disciplines and their respective accreditation agencies.</li>
<li>Budget &amp; Resources (10%) The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA designs effective budget models for Academic and Student Affairs. This position analyzes financial information to include revenues and expenditures to ensure all operations are within budget; develops long-range planning and budget priorities; and provides supervision, evaluation and professional development for administrative and support staff.</li>
<li>Other Duties as Assigned (5%) The Provost &amp; VPAA/SA performs other duties as assigned by the president, including but not limited to: participating or leading ad hoc and standing working and advisory committees; serving on search committees; and representing SOU at functions, panels, and events.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: Minimum:
<ul>
<li>Ph.D. or other terminal degree with a record of teaching and scholarship suitable for a tenured faculty appointment.</li>
<li>At least five years of successful leadership in a senior level position with academic administration, program development, budgeting, and personnel management experience.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Proven record of a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and experience with institutional EDI goals and efforts.</li>
<li>Demonstrated record of fostering excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative endeavor.</li>
<li>Experience developing and overseeing academic programs that increase student access and enrollment.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of the compelling mission, challenges, and governance of public higher education.</li>
<li>Experience fostering partnerships between a university and the region it serves.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate this to a broad set of audiences.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead change. Demonstrated effectiveness working with shared governance structures (e.g., Faculty Senate).</li>
</ul>
Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Experience in student affairs.</li>
<li>A record of success leading strategic enrollment management efforts.</li>
<li>Experience in a teaching-focused institution, as well as institutions that serve first-generation non-traditional students.</li>
<li>Experience cultivating successful philanthropic relationships.</li>
<li>Experience working under collective bargaining agreements.</li>
<li>Experience in a liberal arts environment.</li>
</ul>
About the Institution: Established in 1872, Southern Oregon University (SOU) is becoming the ‘University for the Future’, under the direction of President Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr., who inspires the community to strive for greatness – individually and collectively. SOU provides career-focused, comprehensive educational experiences to over 5000 students with multiple degree path options through 46 undergraduate and 10 graduate-level academic programs in a dynamic range of fields while preparing them to live and lead in a multicultural, global society. Along with an emphasis on student success and intellectual growth, SOU is committed to diversity, equity inclusion, and sustainability. Theoretical and experiential learning programs provide quality, innovative experiences for learners. At SOU, students build strong community connections through internships, mentorships, field studies, capstone projects, volunteer opportunities, and civic engagement. To learn more: <a href="https://sou.edu/" target="_blank">https://sou.edu/</a>
Sitting on 175 acres, Southern Oregon University is committed to sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, and research that advances understanding of local, regional, and global environmental issues of which it has been nationally recognized. Recently, SOU was honored with the Best Case Study Award by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, was the first university in the nation to certify as a Bee Campus USA, and now boasts LEED Gold campus housing.
SOU’s presence is experienced not only in Ashland but also in Medford, Oregon at the Higher Education Center where students pursue two-year, four-year, and graduate degrees. At both locations, the passions of students combine seamlessly with an outstanding education in a unique location making SOU a wonderful place to work, live, and learn.
<ul>
<li>Sierra Magazine ranked SOU one of the top “Cool Schools” in the US</li>
<li>The Princeton Review named SOU one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the US and Canada</li>
<li>SOU wasawarded 5 out of 5 stars on the Campus Pride Index in 2023</li>
<li>Outside Magazine named SOU one of the top 20 schools in the US where you can hit the books and the back country</li>
<li>SOU participates in Second Nature’s Climate Commitment</li>
<li>SOU is the nation’s first Bee Campus USA, and a designated Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation</li>
</ul>
To Apply: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by September 5, 2023 will be given first consideration. Please submit a PDF version of your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position. To apply online, go to <a href="https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su357" target="_blank">https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su357</a>
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations: Andrea Martinez Senior Consultant <a href="https://summitsearchsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Summit Search Solutions, Inc.</a> Direct: 919-357-8766 <a href="mailto:amartinez@summitsearchsolutions.com" target="_blank">amartinez@summitsearchsolutions.com</a>
Southern Oregon University is an equal employment opportunity employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. The University actively encourages applications of all qualified individuals.

Provost and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs

Positions:&nbsp; Assistant Professor of Law&nbsp;
Preferred Subjects: Contracts, Business Organizations, Commercial Law (and other transactional law), Property, Family Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights/Race and the Law
Start Date:&nbsp; August 2024
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for a tenure-track professor of law position.&nbsp; The tenure-track faculty position is a nine-month appointment that will begin in August 2024 at the rank of Assistant Professor.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Required qualifications&nbsp;include outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent degree and demonstrated experience in a relevant subject matter. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Applicants with demonstrated expertise in business organizations, contracts, commercial law (and other areas of transactional law), property law, environmental law, family law, criminal law, civil rights/race and the law, and negotiation and mediation are especially encouraged to apply.&nbsp;
Preferencewill be given to candidates with teaching experience (or significant and relevant experience in private practice, government, or public service) and a demonstrated publication record and research agenda.
Cumberland School of Law prides itself on its commitment to teaching and to ensuring not only the success of its students upon graduation but their recognition of the ethical obligations that flow from being an officer of the court and a servant of the community.&nbsp; The ideal candidate will thus demonstrate the ability and motivation to develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students both in and out of class.
Samford University (<a href="http://www.samford.edu" target="_blank">www.samford.edu</a>) is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the University was founded in 1841 and has 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford has been nationally recognized for academics, affordability and value by a number of prestigious publications and rankings. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education rank Samford 1st nationally for student engagement and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks Samford 34th among private universities in the United States for value and affordability. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. TheUniversity seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.
Review of applications will begin August 1, 2023, and applications will be accepted until October 15, 2023. Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, Application for Faculty Position and the Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.&nbsp; The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Samford University and the Cumberland School of Law embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.&nbsp;&nbsp;
“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:
<a href="https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf</a>
“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:
<a href="https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx" target="_blank">https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx</a>
Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
<a href="mailto:FACAPP@samford.edu" target="_blank">FACAPP@samford.edu</a>
Subject:&nbsp; Assistant Professor of Law
For questions about the position please contact:
<a>Brannon Denning, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee</a>
<a href="mailto:bpdennin@samford.edu" target="_blank">bpdennin@samford.edu</a> &nbsp;
205-726-2411
Except as specifically exempted by federal law requirements, Samford University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability or age in the administration or application of its educational programs and policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs. Consistent with its Christian mission and organizations, Samford is exempt from the religious provisions of Title VII pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1(a) and 2000e-2(e).

Assistant Professor of Law (9-Mo-TT)

Walsh University&nbsp;is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus for the position of&nbsp;Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education (SASE). This Dean will provide strategic leadership to achieve the University and SASE’s strategic goals. This role will enhance the School’s academic reputation, provide an outstanding student experience, and ensure an affirming environment for faculty and staff development. The SASE Dean reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and represents SASE in all academic and other pertinent matters. The primary role of the Dean is to serve as the leader of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education aligned with the Walsh University mission and strategic goals.
As a member of the VPAA leadership team providing university-wide leadership, the Dean of SASE works effectively within a shared governance model with other University leaders, including the other school Deans, faculty, staff, and members of the President’s cabinet. In addition, the SASE Dean will work closely with external partners to develop focused and long-lasting relationships that support the growth of the School and University goals and objectives.&nbsp; The Dean (SASE) is responsible for the human, fiscal, and strategic resources for the Divisions of Mathematics and Sciences, Education, Humanities, Communication, Media and Arts and the Honors and General Education Programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education is responsible for the following:
<ul>
<li>Create a great work environment to foster community</li>
<li>Assure cross-enterprise coordination of efforts by modeling collaboration</li>
<li>Provide strategic and tactical oversight of all programs within the School of Arts, Sciences and Education</li>
<li>Lead strategic hiring to foster mission alignment, intellectual contribution to the SASE, and collegial engagement as a community leader</li>
<li>Participate in strategic fundraising efforts and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Engage robustly in institutional strategic planning and execution of such plans</li>
<li>Provide ongoing leadership, mentoring and coaching for SASE Division Chairs, Program Directors and Coordinators</li>
<li>Make decisions relative to application of university and program policies</li>
<li>Manage accreditation compliance, reporting and site visits strategically</li>
<li>Ensure professional behaviors and engagement by all SASE employees at all times</li>
<li>Manage annual faculty and staff performance reviews to ensure compliance with academic and code of ethics standards as outlined in the faculty and employee handbooks</li>
<li>Manage faculty performance portfolios as they occur to ensure compliance with academic and code of ethics standards as outlined in the faculty and employee handbooks</li>
<li>Coordinate efforts to engage faculty and staff to participate in admission events, opening day events, matriculation, commencement, enrichment week and other key university events designed to foster community and celebrate our students</li>
<li>Engage the local, regional and national community to advance the SASE through strategic partnerships, collaborations and projects</li>
<li>Execute fiscal decisions with institutional and SASE needs in mind</li>
<li>Prepare annual budget requests for the SASE and work collaboratively with the VPAA to craft final budget requests for the CFO</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the VPAA and other Deans as needed to advance the mission of the university and manage challenges as they occur</li>
<li>Increase focus on and success with research</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements
The Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
<ul>
<li>Terminal degree from an accredited institution in a represented discipline of SASE</li>
<li>Ten years of administrative experience in higher education at the level of a chair or above in a supervisory capacity. Must qualify for appointment at the rank of professor</li>
<li>Ongoing commitment to supporting excellence in teaching</li>
<li>Demonstrated effective leadership, collaboration, and communication skills</li>
<li>Proven ability to marshal internal and external resources and organize faculty and external constituencies for implementation of University’s mission and strategic plans</li>
<li>Accomplishments that demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging trends in higher education and humanities and sciences that support excellence for faculty, academic programs, and student success</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience leading at operational and strategic levels</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of assessment in higher education</li>
<li>Practical knowledge of technology tools that are used in the functioning of higher education institutions</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills that enable the dean to articulate the vision, mission, and needs of the SASE to multiple internal and external constituencies</li>
<li>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to manage a multi-unit, multi-disciplinary academic unit</li>
<li>Effective budget management skills to include allocation of funds based on strategic priorities, promotion of operational efficiencies, and development of thorough and accurate budget reporting</li>
<li>Ability to build consensus and collegiality among faculty and staff with disparate interests and sometimes competing demands</li>
<li>Ability to evaluate staff to promote ongoing professional development</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously</li>
<li>Commitment to the Walsh University mission, core values, code of ethical conduct and adherence to Ex Corde Ecclesiae</li>
</ul>
The School of Arts, Sciences and Education has:
<ul>
<li>approximately 48 degree and licensure programs for undergraduate and graduate students</li>
<li>a team of 40 full-time faculty and 72 adjunct faculty</li>
<li>1558 undergraduate students</li>
<li>751 graduate students.</li>
</ul>
Walsh University is located in North Canton, Ohio.&nbsp; An independent, co-educational Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university, founded by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, the University is dedicated to educating its students to become leaders in service to others through a values-based education with an international perspective in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Walsh believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community, and close student-teacher interactions. The University provides its students a higher education that fosters critical thinking, effective communication, spiritual growth, and personal, professional and cultural development. Walsh University encourages individuals to act in accordance with reason guided by the example and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Walsh University is being assisted by the partners of Hyatt-Fennell, Executive Search.&nbsp; Submit nominations and application materials to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:WalshDASE@hyatt-fennell.com" target="_blank">WalshDASE@hyatt-fennell.com</a>.&nbsp; Applications include a cover letter, a current résumé/cv, and contact information for three professional references, in separate documents.&nbsp;All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.
Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Education (SASE)

The Residential College in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan <a href="http://www.rc.lsa.umich.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.rc.lsa.umich.edu/</a> is seeking applicants for a full-time Lecturer III to teach courses in the Drama Program and to serve as the head of this program. This is a full time, non-tenure track position with a university-year appointment period beginning January 1, 2024. The Residential College (RC) Drama Program (<a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/rc/current-students/curriculum/drama.html" target="_blank">https://lsa.umich.edu/rc/current-students/curriculum/drama.html</a>) offers introductory and advanced courses in the history, theory, and practice of theatre. The program offers a major and a minor, in which students learn about and practice many aspects of play production from devising and design to acting and directing. Class sizes tend to be small. The successful candidate will serve as head of this program and faculty advisor to the Drama major and teach five courses throughout the academic year (fall and winter terms). These courses will contribute primarily to the Drama Program but could also contribute to other RC programs, such as the Arts and Ideas Program (the RC humanities major) or the First-year Seminar Program (intensive writing courses that satisfy the first-year writing requirement). Additional duties include participation in college- and program-wide activities. The RC Drama Program differs from other performance programs on campus in its commitment to socially engaged theatre, social justice, and community engagement. Some courses enable students to explore theatre in collaboration with local schools, prisons, or public-housing communities. RC Drama courses often integrate textual analysis and performance practices and teach theatre history by staging previously written texts and exploring applied theatre by devising original performances. Candidates in all areas of performance research or practical theatre are welcome to apply. We strongly encourage those with expertise in African American, Native American, Arab American or Muslim performance and those with ties to theatre makers in Detroit or other nearby Midwestern communities to apply. Administrative Responsibilities The responsibilities of the program head for the Drama Program are listed below; these extend throughout the academic year. - Hold regular meetings of the faculty in the program to review and revise the Drama major and minor. - Oversee the course offerings and curriculum management of the program each year, including review of syllabi and course descriptions. - Provide academic advising to students enrolled in the Drama major and minor. - Interact with the RC Academic Services office to coordinate advising of students in the RC Drama Program. - Advise the RC Administrative team and Executive Committee on program needs and accomplishments. - Attend meetings of the RC Curriculum Planning Committee as a representative of the Drama Program. - Serve as faculty mentor to the student organization, RC Players. Expectations The successful candidate will have expertise and background in theater performance, including acting and/or directing. Established expertise in academic disciplines and performance appropriate to the years in the candidate’s field is expected, as well as expertise and background in teaching undergraduates in a wide range of dramatic literature. Requirements Minimum: MFA in a theatre or performance field; MA in Drama, Performance Studies or Theatre Studies, or advanced degree in an interdisciplinary arts program relevant to theatre. Additional experience in directing, acting, playwriting, design or dramaturgy is preferred. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This should not exclude people with criminal records from applying. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit their materials electronically via Interfolio at (<a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/128632" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/128632</a>)&nbsp;
Applications should include the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three references. Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your teaching statement. The application deadline is September 15, and we anticipate notifying the successful candidate by November 3. Contact Information
For questions, email <a href="mailto:rcpositions@umich.edu" target="_blank">rcpositions@umich.edu</a>
 U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Theatre/Drama Program Head - University of Michigan Residential College

Positions:&nbsp; Associate Professor of Law&nbsp;
Preferred Subjects: Contracts, Business Organizations, Commercial Law (and other transactional law), Property, Family Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights/Race and the Law
Start Date:&nbsp; August 2024
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply a tenure-track professor of law position.&nbsp;The tenure-track faculty position is a nine-month appointment that will begin in August 2024 at the rank of Associate Professor.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Required qualifications for Associate Professor of Law include outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent degree, demonstrated experience in a relevant subject matter, a demonstrated record of publication and research agenda, and several years of experience as a tenure-track professor of law at an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent experience as a tenure-track professor teaching legal subjects (e.g., business law) at a college or university. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Applicants with demonstrated expertise in business organizations, contracts, commercial law (and other areas of transactional law), property law, environmental law, family law, criminal law, civil rights/race and the law, and negotiation and mediation are especially encouraged to apply.&nbsp;
Cumberland School of Law prides itself on its commitment to teaching and to ensuring not only the success of its students upon graduation but their recognition of the ethical obligations that flow from being an officer of the court and a servant of the community.&nbsp; The ideal candidate will thus demonstrate the ability and motivation to develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students both in and out of class.
Samford University (<a href="http://www.samford.edu" target="_blank">www.samford.edu</a>) is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the University was founded in 1841 and has 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford has been nationally recognized for academics, affordability and value by a number of prestigious publications and rankings. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education rank Samford 1st nationally for student engagement and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks Samford 34th among private universities in the United States for value and affordability. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. TheUniversity seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.
Review of applications will begin August 1, 2023, and applications will be accepted until October 15, 2023. Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, Application for Faculty Position and the Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.&nbsp; The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Samford University and the Cumberland School of Law embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.&nbsp;&nbsp;
“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:
<a href="https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf</a>
“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:
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Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
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Subject:&nbsp; Associate Professor of Law
For questions about the position please contact:
<a>Brannon Denning, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee</a>
<a href="mailto:bpdennin@samford.edu" target="_blank">bpdennin@samford.edu</a> &nbsp;
205-726-2411
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Associate Professor of Law (9-Mo-TT)

Warren Wilson College seeks a Vice President for Finance &amp; Administration/CFO Click here to view position profile: <a href="https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WarrenWilson_VP_FinanceAdmin_CFO_Profile.pdf" target="_blank">https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WarrenWilson_VP_FinanceAdmin_CFO_Profile.pdf</a> Location: Asheville, North Carolina
The Position: The Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO (VPFA) reports directly to the President and is a key member of the President's leadership team. The VPFA must understand and be supportive of the mission of the College and be comfortable working transparently in partnership with the President, other administrative leaders, staff and faculty, and the Board of Trustees in an environment that embraces shared governance and values collaboration. This VPFA is also responsible for the fiscal integrity and operational efficiency of the institution. The VPFA oversees the offices of accounting and finance, information technology, human resources, facilities, public safety, conferences and rentals, Swannanoa Gathering, and dining services.
An Opportunity for Visionary Leadership Like many liberal arts colleges and universities, Warren Wilson College is facing challenges arising from current social, political, financial, and demographic realities. Successful navigation through these challenges requires independent colleges to move beyond conventional models that rely heavily on student tuition to fund the crucial work of higher education. The VPFA will partner with the President and other key stakeholders to leverage Warren Wilson’s unique strengths, develop an innovative plan for growing the College’s resources, and facilitate the transformation necessary to preserve the College’s distinctive mission and secure its future for generations of students to come.
The College’s VPFA must, therefore, have a distinctive set of key attributes and skills. The VPFA will:
<ul>
<li>Share the commitment of President Fernández to the mission and social impact of Warren Wilson College and will be his thought partner in developing a new strategic plan and executing a path to financial sustainability for the College.</li>
<li>Be a quick study and a strong communicator, able to comprehend, in their totality, the institution’s finances and to communicate effectively about them to the Board and shared governance groups, creating understanding and support for the College’s financial strategy and needed decisions.</li>
<li>Be able to build and present budget models that reflect possible choices and projected results, basing models on variables like enrollment, tuition revenue, tuition discount, net tuition, student retention, auxiliary income, philanthropic giving, facilities costs, employee costs, and program costs.</li>
<li>Possess acumen to assist the President by developing financial pro formas to support evaluation of current programs, proposed new programs, and potential revenue-generating initiatives and partnerships with for-profit entities.</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities: Strategy and Financial Leadership:
<ul>
<li>Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and advise the President and other key members of the leadership team on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.</li>
<li>In collaboration with the President and administration develop new revenue sources to support the mission of the College.</li>
<li>Serve as the main financial liaison to the Board of Trustees and the Administration and Finance, Investment, Audit, and Building and Grounds Committees. Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board and its committees.</li>
<li>Gain the trust of administration, staff, and faculty by effectively communicating with the campus about financial issues.</li>
<li>Develop and execute a long-range financial plan for the institution that works to maintain the fiscal health of the College while simultaneously allowing for strategic growth.</li>
</ul>
Operations:
<ul>
<li>Partner with the President of the College and the Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing in developing strategies that work to increase undergraduate net tuition revenue.</li>
<li>Review the operations of the College to ensure that they are efficient and effective and determine if there are areas that can be reengineered in ways that will allow for greater economies of operation.</li>
<li>Direct and manage the assets of the College and develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the College.</li>
<li>Guide annual budgeting process and produce financial, expense and budgeting reports.</li>
<li>Arrange for the preparation of the audited financial reports by external auditors.</li>
<li>Oversee the management of Information Technology, including critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise data and intelligence, computing hardware and software, and instructional technology.</li>
<li>Oversee the management of facilities including new construction, renovation, and non-routine maintenance.</li>
<li>Maintain oversight of Risk Management and Property Insurance and collaborate with Human Resources on the financial oversight of other insurance (including health, life, dental).</li>
</ul>
Fundraising and Endowment:
<ul>
<li>Oversee endowment investments as prescribed by the Investment Committee of the Board and advise the President and key stakeholders, including administration, on strategic use of endowment funds.</li>
<li>Partner with the Vice President of Advancement to ensure effective stewardship of gifts to the College.</li>
<li>Represent the College externally as needed, especially in banking and lease negotiations. Manage bond indebtedness and banking and auditing relationships.</li>
</ul>
Staff Supervision and Development:
<ul>
<li>Promote a culture of high performance and develop staff using a supportive, collaborative and data-driven approach.</li>
<li>Ensure all staff are customer-focused in their dealings with students, faculty, staff and others.</li>
<li>Oversee, direct, and supervise offices of accounting and finance, information technology, human resources, facilities, public safety, conferences and rentals, Swannanoa gathering, dining services and the bookstore.</li>
<li>Actively participate in the selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of direct reports, facilitate and direct the process of goal setting for direct reports, and conduct regular meetings with them to monitor workflow and offer feedback and guidance.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.</li>
<li>Flexible, courageous, and honest leader who can positively and productively lead strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.</li>
<li>Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to work effectively with a diverse staff.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills. Significant experience with strategic financial planning, budget modeling, and support for partnership development.</li>
<li>Demonstrated financial and administrative leader with superior analytical and management skills, able to develop sophisticated financial models and comfortable with innovative approaches to funding the College and its programs.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.</li>
<li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA).</li>
<li>10 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably with both external audit and in-house financial management experience.</li>
</ul>
About the Institution: Warren Wilson College is a vibrant, independent college with an innovative curriculum that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and experiential learning with community engagement and work experiences to prepare students for not only professional success, but also a life of meaning. Located on a 1,135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, the College enrolls approximately 600 undergraduates and 100 graduates in a learning community committed to sustainable practices, cross-cultural understanding, and the common good.
Warren Wilson College is one of the Fiske Guide’s Top 20 “Best Buy” colleges for 2023. The College’s most popular programs are Art, Biology, Creative Writing, Conservation Biology, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, and Pre-Vet. With nearly 100 on-campus work crews and over 250 community service partners, Warren Wilson College provides an educational program that promotes curiosity and empathy and prepares graduates with skills to engage in groundbreaking scholarship, pursue meaningful careers with professional integrity, and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable and sustainable world.
Warren Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students are supported in and out of the classroom with their learning through a dedicated and talented faculty: 52 full-time, 15 part-time, and 47 adjuncts.
Visit <a href="https://www.warren-wilson.edu" target="_blank">https://www.warren-wilson.edu</a>.
Students choose from 21 majors, 33 concentrations, 33 minors, and four pre-professional advising areas for their academic pursuits. The College also offers a nationally renowned <a href="https://warren-wilson.edu/programs/mfa-in-creative-writing/" target="_blank">MFA Program for Writers</a>. Students are supported in and out of the classroom with their learning through a dedicated and talented faculty: 52 full-time, 15 part-time, and 47 adjunct.
Warren Wilson College is one of <a href="https://www.workcolleges.org/" target="_blank">nine work colleges in the country</a>, where all residential students are required to work on campus, and in exchange they receive money towards their tuition. Warren Wilson receives an annual grant of $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education that helps support the meaningful work experiences in which students engage.
In addition to the 1,100-acre campus classroom, laboratory, and library of natural resources which include managed forests, and native wilderness, students learn on a working farm, running a mixed crop and livestock operation with a commitment to sustainable practices which in turn provides public educational opportunities for the wider community.
Every student at Warren Wilson is also required to do community engagement, where they volunteer in the community. Focused on addressing social and environmental justice issues, Warren Wilson students are supported by the Center for Community Engagement and annually, complete over 50,000 hours with local, national, and global communities.
Leadership &amp; Governance Dr. Damián J. Fernández is the 10th president of Warren Wilson College, assuming leadership on June 1, 2023.
A Cuban immigrant and first-generation college student who grew up in Puerto Rico, Fernández comes to Warren Wilson with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and leadership positions at both private and public institutions.
Chair of the Board Lach Zemp said, “Dr. <a>Fernández</a> brings a wealth and depth of experience in higher education that is in perfect alignment with the values instilled in our students from Warren Wilson’s long legacy of excellent academics, service to community and the importance of work.”
Fernández’s aspirations for Warren Wilson College include advancing innovative programs that deepen project- and problem-based learning, growing and diversifying enrollment, addressing facilities and other institutional needs, and rethinking the traditional business model of liberal arts colleges.
“Warren Wilson’s foundational commitment to access and its pedagogy of mind, heart, and hand—learning, service, and work—are as compelling now as in 1894,” Fernández said. “Together we will push the boundaries of experiential learning for the 21st century. Warren Wilson will be a leader in the renewal of the American liberal arts college by focusing on excellence, inclusion, innovation, and impact.”
“Ours is a pivotal moment in the history of the College and our nation,” Fernández said. “Together we will ensure Warren Wilson’s future as a place that contributes to individual and community transformation for the greater good. What an honor and responsibility to be steward of that mission. I thank the Board and the community for this extraordinary opportunity.”
Fernández received his bachelor’s from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, master’s in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida, and Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Miami.
<a href="https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2023/02/17/warren-wilson-college-names-dr-damian-j-fernandez-as-new-president/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more.
Fernández joins the governance structure of Warren Wilson College which consists of the <a href="https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/" target="_blank">Board of Trustees</a>, the President, a group of 14 faculty and staff representatives, and the Student Government Association, in addition to committees and working groups created as needed.
To Apply: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae/resume and a letter of interest.
To apply online, go to: <a href="https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su373" target="_blank">https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su373</a>
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Warren Wilson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing a campus community that reflects the full diversity of the human experience and, as such, welcomes all applicants.
Warren Wilson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarship, grant or loan programs, athletic or other College administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices.

Vice President for Finance & Administration/CFO

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks applications and nominations for a visionary and strategic leader as dean of the College of Education (COE) with a proven commitment to academic excellence and shared decision-making. The dean fosters excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Reporting to the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, the dean is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the college. The dean ensures the academic, research, and community engagement missions of the college are achieved, and that the college is well-positioned to address contemporary and emerging issues facing the field of education.
The dean serves as chief academic, administrative, and budget officer for the college and:
<ul>
<li>Ensures that the college maintains accreditation and meets other regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Oversees academic personnel matters involving hiring, development, promotion, tenure, and evaluation of departmental chairpersons.</li>
<li>Manages the college’s budget and financial resources, including allocating funds for research, scholarships, and other initiatives.</li>
<li>Manages the personnel functions of the college with a commitment to collegial governance, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity.</li>
<li>Supports the faculty in teaching, research, service, and professional development.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in academic program reviews, program changes, and program development within the college.</li>
<li>Calls and conducts faculty, staff, student, and other meetings in order to remain visible, collegial and transparent.</li>
<li>Serves as the liaison for the college within the university.</li>
<li>Develops and implements strategic plans for the college, including academic program development, student recruitment, and fundraising.</li>
<li>Builds relationships with external stakeholders, including alumni, community organizations, and other academic institutions.</li>
<li>Advocates for the college and promotes its mission and values to internal and external audiences.</li>
<li>Promotes research and scholarly activities that address critical social issues and fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Doctorate within education or related discipline awarded by a regionally accredited higher education institution.</li>
<li>A minimum of five (5) years of significant and progressive academic administration experience in higher education at the level of associate dean, department chair, program director, or equivalent role.</li>
<li>Academic record sufficient to qualify as a tenured full professor.</li>
</ul>
A successful candidate:
<ul>
<li>Is a servant-leader. Inspirational.</li>
<li>Demonstrates candor and authenticity.</li>
<li>Nurtures the successes of colleagues and students.</li>
<li>Possesses an energetic, well-grounded, success-oriented personality.</li>
<li>Shows initiative and self-discipline, with confidence and charisma to lead, encourage, and empower.</li>
<li>Is creative, innovative, marketing-minded, and entrepreneurial.</li>
<li>Builds consensus and is a team leader who seeks collective wisdom and input.</li>
<li>Is flexible and able to facilitate multiple competing priorities and divergent viewpoints.</li>
<li>Is an effective change agent.</li>
<li>Possesses leadership and courage to make the tough decisions.</li>
<li>Models a strong moral compass with unquestionable integrity and high professional standards.</li>
<li>Possesses effective social skills.</li>
<li>Is politically astute, yet not political.</li>
<li>Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Values diversity and actively looks for opportunities to engage with and elevate marginalized voices.</li>
</ul>
UTA's College of Education is one of the nation's top schools for education professionals. The COE strives to promote a collaborative culture of excellence in research, teaching, and service. The COE’s goal is to brighten students' lives, to provide them with unique experiences built on high standards, to encourage them to think critically and creatively, and to instill in them a lifetime commitment to learning and service to their communities.
The College of Education is fully accredited through the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.
The college currently offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees through its academic units: the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Students may also pursue professional teacher, administrator, and other certificates or certifications.
Distinguished faculty are leaders in their fields. They study student learning, leadership, and teaching effectiveness as these are applied in today’s classrooms and schools. Faculty are also engaged scholars and practitioners who inform and shape education-related policies and practices through their impactful research. They bring their research discoveries to inform their teaching and student learning. The education that students receive at UTA is at a level expected from a world-class research university.
In addition to training and shaping the next generation of teachers, administrators, and education policy makers, the college’s faculty have and continue to make enormous contributions to our understanding of educational practice and policy.
Located on a 420-acre campus in the heart of the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area (population 7.6 million), <a href="https://www.uta.edu/" target="_blank">UTA</a> is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
As one of the largest and most diverse universities in Texas, UTA is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by its community of scholars. The University promotes lifelong learning through its academic, continuing education, and experiential learning programs. The faculty, staff, and student community share diverse cultural values that foster inclusivity and cultivate mutual respect.
Founded in 1895 as a private liberal arts institution, UTA enrolls over 41,000 students and employs nearly 5,000 faculty and staff. The university has the fifth most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News &amp; World Report, 2023) and is a Hispanic- Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (U.S. Department of Education). UTA graduates the most African American students at the master's degree level and the second-most at the undergraduate degree level of any Texas university (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2022).
UTA is one of just six institutions nationwide this year to earn the Seal of Excelencia certification, a prestigious honor granted to colleges and universities for their commitment to accelerating Latino student success. U.S. News &amp; World Report 2022-23 ranked UTA among one of the best graduate schools in the country, and it was chosen again by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society as one of the top 200 Colleges for Indigenous students. UTA is consistently ranked as a top institution serving first-generation and low-income students, and it was ranked fourth nationally for serving veteran students (Military Times, 2022).
Guided by world-class faculty members, students in the University’s campus-based and online degree programs represent 120 countries and pursue more than 184 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a broad range of disciplines. UTA is dedicated to producing the lifelong learners and critical thinkers that the region and nation demand. More than 60% of the University’s 250,000 alumni live in North Texas and contribute to an annual economic impact of $17.1 billion in the region.
In addition to nurturing student success, UTA is focused on making an impact through innovative research. Anchored by its five strategic pillars—health and the human condition, sustainable communities, global environmental impact, data-driven discovery, and culture and societal transformations—the University’s research portfolio saw significant growth over the past decade, with expenditures reaching $125 million in 2022. Faculty work in state-of-the-art facilities has resulted in important breakthroughs in areas such as sustainable infrastructure, healthy aging, high-energy physics, cardiovascular disease, machine-learning systems, and more.
In 2021, the combination of outstanding academics and innovative research contributed to the University once again receiving Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” designation. By providing exceptional educational opportunities and addressing important societal challenges, UTA enhances the quality of life in Texas and beyond.
The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position, and should be submitted to:
<a href="mailto:UTADeanEd@AnthemExecutive.com" target="_blank">UTADeanEd@AnthemExecutive.com</a>
Letters of interest and nominations will be accepted until the positions are filled; however, should be submitted as soon as possible in order to assure consideration. There will be an initial cut-off date for submission to the committee. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.
UTA is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information and/or veteran status.

Dean of the College of Education

Vice President for Research
Wayne State University (Wayne State/WSU), a premier public research university in the heart of Detroit, invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Research (VPR).
The Vice President for Research serves as a member of the university's executive leadership team, reporting directly to the President, and works closely with the Provost and other members of the President’s Cabinet. The Vice President for Research is responsible for leading an office to mobilize and enhance Wayne State University's research capabilities and productivity; facilitating successful competition for external funding; and successfully demonstrating WSU's expertise in knowledge generation to respond to the regional and state needs of government, business, organizations, and individuals. The Office of the Vice President for Research also establishes and implements research policies and procedures, analyzes, and disseminates research productivity data, and represents the university's research interests to operations and organizations outside the university.
Wayne State is Michigan’s only urban research university, and holds the Carnegie Foundation’s highest ranking for both research intensiveness and community engagement.&nbsp; Wayne State’s research and development expenditures totaled nearly $242.2 million in fiscal year 2022 — a 10.9% increase since 2014. Based on NSF data, Wayne State ranked 72nd among public universities and 108th among all universities in FY21 research expenditures.
Wayne State has world-class research programs in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, education, law and humanities. The VPR will work closely with schools and colleges to expand external funding opportunities and to support faculty research and collaborations.
As the senior research officer of the university, the Vice President for Research is responsible for collaborating with relevant constituencies to develop and implement a vision, plan, and policies to guide and expand the university's research portfolio, and work with faculty to oversee critical aspects of the university's research infrastructure and operations.
Direct reports to the Vice President for Research currently include assistant/associate vice presidents, directors, staff members within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The Division of Research consists of Sponsored Programs Administration, the Office of Research Compliance, the Division of Laboratory Animal Research, and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Four of the university’s 29 centers and institutes also report to the Vice President for Research.
The university is committed to ensuring that Wayne State advances its role as a world leader in discovery and knowledge application. To do so, WSU will increase strategic integrative research foci and nurture the broad ecosystem for scholarly inquiry, discovery, creativity, and knowledge application by integrating academic strengths with the university’s community engagement mission and urban location. The research ecosystem is a key driver for economic growth, for the revitalization of Detroit, and for addressing real-world challenges in rapidly evolving urban environments across the globe. Engaging students at all levels enhances the research mission, as well as students’ academic experience and career preparation.
In support of the mission and strategic plan of the university, the next VPR will be tasked with the following opportunities and expectations:
<ul>
<li>Leadership with vision&nbsp; Serve as a passionate advocate and effective spokesperson Collaborate with the departments, centers, research units, schools, and colleges Boost programs and actions for funding research Strengthen the research infrastructure Generate real-world impact</li>
</ul>
Specifically, in connection with the above, the VPR will:
<ul>
<li>Oversee the work of the OVPR, Integrative Biosciences, Sponsored Program Administration, Research Compliance, Research Communications, Research Development, Translational Sciences and Clinical Research Innovation, Division of Laboratory Animal Research, Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics (dual with School of Medicine), Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Institute of Gerontology, and the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a vision, plan and policies to guide the university's broad research portfolio in achieving the research goals of the university through regular consultation with researchers and research advisory groups across the campus. Work closely with colleges, schools and centers to advance the broad research mission of Wayne State University. Develop innovative ways to support faculty in seeking grant opportunities.</li>
<li>Develop strategies to ensure the necessary research infrastructure is available and aligned with existing research strengths and emerging research opportunities.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state and university regulations governing research, and ensure that research is conducted according to the highest ethical standards.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Provost and research faculty and advisory groups in the schools, colleges and centers to develop, refine and implement a university-wide vision and strategic plan to strengthen the university’s research portfolio and raise its research ranking.</li>
<li>Work with the Office of the Provost to strengthen research within the academic programs, departments and centers or institutes.</li>
<li>Work with the Graduate School to recruit top doctoral students.</li>
<li>Promote multidisciplinary and translational research opportunities across the university, as well as identify, develop and nurture innovation, collaboration, and strategic research initiatives.</li>
<li>Partner with TechTown, the university’s affiliated business incubator and accelerator, to encourage the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem both within WSU and across the region.</li>
<li>Participate on the steering committee for the Office of Business Innovation, the university’s central resource for student entrepreneurship, technology commercialization and corporate relations.</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the leadership team for the University Research Corridor, an alliance of Michigan’s three leading research institutions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the senior leadership team of the university, sharing common university-wide goals and accountability with other team members.</li>
<li>Develop, oversee, implement, fund and assess research initiatives as identified in and aligned with the university’s strategic plan; participate in strategic planning efforts.</li>
<li>Advise the President, Provost and Deans on research initiatives, policy and operations.</li>
<li>Communicate research results and information to research faculty, university administrators, and other internal and external research constituencies.</li>
<li>Cultivate relationships with governmental granting and regulatory agencies and industry to aid in improving WSU’s research efforts and identification of research opportunities.</li>
<li>Foster an environment that recognizes research excellence, collegiality, and scholarship across the university.</li>
</ul>
Professional Qualifications and Key Attributes:
<ul>
<li>A doctorate from a research university.</li>
<li>Broad experience with externally funded research.</li>
<li>A record as an investigator of distinction with intellectual stature and research credentials demonstrating accomplishment at a level commensurate with the rank of full professor in field of scholarship and research.</li>
<li>Administrative leadership experience in a relevant research environment, leading complex research teams and organizations.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in technology transfer and commercialization efforts.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success as an administrator and fiscal manager.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in working at the federal level on research initiatives, challenges and policies.</li>
<li>Record of success in procuring and managing sponsored research programs.</li>
<li>Experience in research policy formation, compliance issues and implementation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with academic departments and programs, including graduate programs and entities such as the Graduate School, and to promote university-wide interdisciplinary research efforts.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a clear commitment to transparency.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in fostering student opportunities for research, with evidence of student-focused and service-minded leadership.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and close collaboration with faculty.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with business and industry.</li>
<li>Commitment to the mission and purpose of an urban public research university and ability to work with a culturally diverse population.</li>
</ul>
Wayne State University, founded in 1868, is a nationally recognized public, urban research university in Detroit. Committed to educational opportunity, research and community enrichment, Wayne State serves a critical role in Michigan’s higher education landscape. It holds the highest Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designations in both research and community engagement.
Just as the city of Detroit is undergoing a renaissance, the university itself is in a time of significant transformation, strengthening its ability to serve students from Michigan and around the world.
Wayne State University’s campus, located in the cultural center and historic district in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, encompasses approximately 200 acres. The university enrolls nearly 25,000 students, making it the third largest among Michigan’s 15 public universities and one of the largest in the nation. Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan’s public universities, with students of widely diverse backgrounds from nearly every U.S. state and 79 countries. In a recent survey, Wayne State University students ranked the campus diversity highest among a list of campus strengths. The university’s comprehensive academic programs are offered through 13 schools and colleges.
Wayne State University ranked 72nd among American public universities, according to the FY 2021 National Science Foundation Research rankings; its medical sciences, physics, chemistry, physical science and psychology programs and its law school rank in the top 100 nationwide. Annual research funding awarded in 2022 was nearly $288.4 million. Wayne State has a thriving research and technology park called TechTown Detroit and a number of partnerships with government, industry and business. The university houses one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers — the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute — as well as the NIH-funded Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors.
The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position, and should be submitted to Scott Watson, Michael Ballew, Florene Stawowy, or J.R. Wheless at:
<a href="mailto:WSUVPR@AnthemExecutive.com" target="_blank">WSUVPR@AnthemExecutive.com</a>
While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials ASAP to assure optimal consideration. There will be an initial cut-off date for submission to the committee. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.
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Candidates Must Meet the Following Qualifications: The candidate must possess a law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and eight years of relevant post-bar experience.
 Preferred Skills: • Service in a Counsel’s Office for a public agency focusing on health, human services, and/or housing. • Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing large projects and/or groups of individuals to ensure timely completion and quality results. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills. • Experience developing policy framework and leading policy development. • Demonstrated ability to provide sound supervision and staff development. • Experience leading, implementing, and/or managing staff and providing effective staff development.
 Duties of Position:
 Reporting directly to the Commissioner, the incumbent of this position is responsible for setting the agency’s overall legal policy. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: • Provide guidance and direction to the agency’s legal staff in the areas of litigation, legislation, regulations, the provision of administrative hearings, and the provision of legal counsel to the program and administrative areas. • Manage work of the Division to ensure assignments are completed on time and with high quality legal assessments. • Provide the Commissioner and the agency’s executive staff with advice and consultation on the legal implications of a wide range of matters having an impact on program and administrative areas. • Maintain working relationships with the Department of Law and the counsels of a wide range of federal, State and local district governmental agencies with which OTDA interacts. • Provide the Commissioner and agency executive staff with oral and written opinions on various legal matters involving the OTDA and/or local social services districts. • Recommend legal initiatives that should be undertaken by OTDA to meet new and changing State and federal laws and regulations, including necessary litigation, to ensure the agency obtains all federal funding to which it is entitled. • Ensure the Office of Legal Affairs provides the types of services OTDA requires and for the development and implementation of wide-ranging legal policies and procedures needed to ensure that support is provided. • Provide the Commissioner and the agency’s executive staff with a wide range of legal assistance necessary for the development and implementation of effective program initiatives. • Act on behalf of the Commissioner, represent OTDA at various meetings and conferences on all matters related to their areas of responsibility. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is looking for applicants who are seeking a rewarding career. OTDA is recognized as a national leader in the field of Human Services and innovative social welfare programs. OTDA is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA’s functions include providing temporary assistance to help pay for expenses; providing assistance to purchase food; helping to meet home energy needs; overseeing NYS’s child support services; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; administering programs to help address homelessness in NYS; overseeing publicly funded shelters for families and adults; and implementing services for refugees. Working for New York State: As a New York State employee, you are afforded great fringe benefits totaling in excess of 60% of your salary. Our comprehensive package includes: • Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision; • Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits; • Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year; • Pre-Tax Health Care; • Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans; • Access to financial assistance for further career-related study; • Membership in the New York State Retirement System • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Alternative Work Schedule Options • Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
 Conditions of Employment: A full-time appointment will be made. This position is in the Exempt jurisdictional classification. A background check of the selected candidate will be required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.
 Remarks: • Candidates should reference posting #25-154NYT when submitting your application. • If submitting electronically, please reference posting #25-154NYT as part of your subject line. • If you are interested

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