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Utah State University
Since its founding in 1888,
Utah State University has evolved from a small, agricultural
college to one that is nationally and internationally recognized
for its intellectual and technological leadership in land, water,
space, and life enhancement. As Utah's land-grant and space-grant
institution, the university is led by President
Stan L. Albrecht and has 850 faculty who provide education for
more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including
10,000 in its continuing education sites located throughout the
state of Utah. USU occupies 7,000 acres, 400 of which are on
campus, with more than 200 buildings, 63 of which are devoted to
academics. USU also has 3 branch campuses and Extension offices in
all of Utah's 29 counties.
Current
Openings:
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Dean and Executive Director of the USU Tooele Regi |
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Utah State University |
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Location:
Tooele, UT 84074 |
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dean and Executive Director is the chief academic
officer of the regional campus and reports directly to the
Executive Vice President and Provost. This opening
represents an extraordinary opportunity to lead the Tooele
Regional Campus to new heights of achievement.
The position is available July 1, 2009 or at a time
convenient to the selected incumbent. Application review
will begin August 15, 2008 and will continue until the
position is filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide dynamic administrative and intellectual leadership
for the Tooele Regional Campus
Oversee educational centers throughout the western and
southern regions of Utah
Articulate and pursue a vision for a twenty-first century
regional university campus and associated educational sites
Build strong working partnerships within the university and
communities
Effectively represent the needs of the Tooele Regional
Campus to the University
Maintain a close working relationship with Tooele Regional
Campus faculty and staff to foster collegiality at all
levels
Secure resources for the Tooele Regional Campus through
development and fund-raising activities
Promote and facilitate expansion of research and educational
programming at the Tooele Regional Campus
Provide leadership in the planning and development of a
growing campus
Work effectively with advisory groups and productively
engage the student body
Serve with a collegial team of fellow deans; participate in
the Council of Deans meetings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic credentials sufficient for appointment to the rank
of Full Professor in a professional discipline at a Carnegie
Research I Institution
Outstanding academic leadership experience
Record of executive responsibilities in higher education
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate
education
Ability to motivate achievement in others
Ability to build and enhance relationships with all
stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and equal
opportunity within the workplace
A commitment to succeed in advancement and fund-raising
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of current and evolving trends in the distance
education arena
Understanding of, and appreciation for, applications of
technologies and strategies that promote effective
educational program delivery
Demonstrated success in management of budgets and fiscal
resources and supervision of employees
Demonstrated collegial relationships with faculty, students,
and staff to foster an environment of professional growth
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and respond to
challenges
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An appreciation of, and commitment to, the land-grant
mission of the University
Administrative experience in a Carnegie Research Level I
University regional campus system
Record of distinguished leadership and accomplishments in
distance education venues associated with a free-standing
university campus
Experience in the development of collaborative partnerships
and programs with other campus units, school districts, the
community, and neighboring institutions
Record of outstanding teaching experience and passion for
teaching excellence
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding through
contracts and grants
Experience in securing private and foundation gifts
Experience developing educational programs that serve the
needs of diverse cultures
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Along with the short on-line applications, please attach:
1) A cover letter describing your qualifications for the
position
2) A statement regarding your vision of the role and
responsibilities for a dean and executive director of a
modern regional campus
3) A current curriculum vitae
4) Contact information for a minimum of five references
Nominations and inquiries can be sent to:
Dean Nat Frazer, Chair - Dean and Executive Director of the
Tooele Regional Campus Search Committee
Utah State University
1435 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-1435
QUICKLINK:
http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53469 |
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Published
on: 07/07/2008
Published in: Diverse:
Issues in Higher Education
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