USU Dean search

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Utah State University (USU) invites nominations and applications for a
significant academic leadership position as Dean of the Emma Eccles
Jones College of Education and Human Services. Utah State University
is a Carnegie doctoral-extensive (Research I) institution, and Utah's
land-grant and space-grant university. Founded in 1888, USU is the
oldest and largest public residential campus in Utah. The university
is experiencing a record setting enrollment of over 25,000 students
this year with approximately 10,000 of those in USU's regional and
distance programs including three regional campuses, 15 teaching
centers, international programs in China, and a large number of online
course offerings. In addition, more than 5,000 high school students
are enrolled in USU courses as part of an innovative statewide
concurrent enrollment program. As one of the top 20 land-grant
universities in the nation in the receipt of external research
funding, faculty at Utah State University acquired approximately $150
million in support of their research in the last fiscal year.

This position represents an extraordinary opportunity to lead the
renowned Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to
new heights of achievement. The Dean is the chief academic and
administrative officer of the college and reports directly to the
Executive Vice President and Provost. The dean will provide
administrative and intellectual leadership for faculty, staff, and
students, effectively represent the college to the university, and
will have the experience and skills necessary to promote alumni
relations and be successful in advancement and fund-raising including
major campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong intellectual
background and possess distinguished academic credentials sufficient
for appointment to the rank of full professor. The dean will possess
proven and excellent leadership ability; articulate a broad and
comprehensive vision of the college based on its strengths and values;
and demonstrate a commitment to the land-grant mission of the
university that places high importance on partnerships and community
outreach. In addition, the successful candidate will value the
diversity of scholarly disciplines within the college, effectively
promote innovative growth in research and teaching, including its
regional campuses and distance education programs; and, enhance the
infrastructure to support and expand the college's thriving external
research funding base.

The position is available anytime after January 1, 2011 but should be
filled by July 1, 2011. Application review will begin August 16, 2010
and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
submit a letter describing their qualifications for the position and a
statement regarding their vision of the role and responsibilities for
a dean in a modern, research-intensive university that values both
undergraduate and graduate education. A current curriculum vitae and
contact information for a minimum of five references should be
included. To apply, go to:
https://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54514.

Nominations and inquiries should be sent to:

Dean Richard W. Clement, Chair
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Dean Search Committee
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
1435 Old Main Hill
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322-1435
Telephone: 435-797-2631

http://www.usu.edu/provost/employment/dean_cehs/