Southern Illinois University Carbondale
College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dean
The Provost & Vice Chancellor invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts. The College of Applied Sciences and Arts is comprised of 125 faculty and 61 support staff on-campus and 180 faculty and staff at off-campus locations, in four Schools: Architecture, Allied Health, Information Systems and Applied Technologies, and the School of Transportation which consists of: Automotive Technology, Aviation Management and Flight, and Aviation Technologies. Through these Schools, the College offers three Master's degrees, fourteen Bachelor of Science degrees and two Associate in Applied Science degree programs. Additional information regarding the College of Applied Sciences and Arts is available through the college's web site at http://www.siu.edu/~asa. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Doctoral Research-Extensive University and has recently completed a comprehensive planning process (Southern @ 150) designed to position it among the top 75 public research universities in the United States.
Qualifications: Distinguished scholarly credentials and stature appropriate for the rank of Professor with tenure in a School/Department in the College; An earned doctorate with a degree in a discipline in the College; Proven academic leadership, administrative ability, and experience; Experience in budget, planning, personnel, and student matters; Ability to lead teams to achieve established goals; Commitment to high standards in education, research, and outreach; Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with on- and off-campus constituencies; Experience in program reviews, assessment, and specialized accreditations; An established record demonstrating the recruitment and retention of high quality faculty, staff and students; and Demonstrated experience with external funding or fundraising, preferred.
Applications: Application deadline: July 31, 2009, or until filled. Completed applications will include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, a statement of administrative philosophy, and contact information for five references. Address all correspondence to:
Search Committee for Dean
College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Co-Chair Dr. David NewMyer
CASA Mailcode 6604
1365 Douglas Drive
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-453-8840
This is a security sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation that includes a criminal background check.
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcome and encouraged and will receive consideration.