Virginia Commonwealth University - Engineering - Dean of the School of Engineering

INSTITUTION: Virginia Commonwealth University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
POSITION: Dean of the School of Engineering
LINK: http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/facjob.asp?Item=4426
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Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the School of Engineering. This position reports to the Provost and provides academic and administrative leadership of the school, and works closely with the other academic deans. The dean is responsible for fiscal and personnel management, strategic planning, resource development and advancement, and encouraging diversity and educational equity in the School of Engineering.

The dean is expected to provide visionary leadership to promote academic excellence through teaching and research. The dean is required to recruit and retain excellent faculty and staff, enhance student success, strengthen graduate programs--with particular emphasis on doctoral programs--and elevate research activity.

VCU is one of the states largest universities and ranks among the top universities in the country in sponsored research. Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, VCU enrolls more than 32,000 students in 211 certificate and degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-nine of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCUs 13 schools and one college. MCV Hospitals and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University compose the VCU Medical Center, one of the nations leading academic medical centers. VCUs third campus is located in Doha, Qatar and is a cornerstone of Education City. For additional information about Virginia Commonwealth University, please visit their website at http://www.vcu.edu/


The successful candidates must have earned an appropriate Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, significant experience in academic leadership, and a record of substantive professional accomplishments. The selected candidate will have a demonstrable teaching and research record commensurate with the rank of full professor as well as strong credentials in managing academic programs. In addition, it is desired that the applicant demonstrate strong innovative and entrepreneurial leadership, experience with interdisciplinary research programs as well as collaborative, interpersonal, and proven resource development skills. Demonstrated commitment to and success in achieving faculty, staff and student diversity is required.
Application Process: Greenwood/Asher& Associates, Inc. is assisting Virginia Commonwealth University in the search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, materials should be provided by January 16, 2012. Nominations should include the name, position, address, and telephone number. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidates experiences match the position requirements, a resume and contact information for at least five references. Submission of materials as MS Word attachments is strongly encouraged. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. 42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Phone: 850.650.2277 Fax: 850.650.2272 E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The full advertisement is at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/facjob.asp?Item=4426