Dean, College of Public Affairs and Administration - HigherEdJobs

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) seeks an outstanding Dean of the College of Public Affairs & Administration to assume a
leadership role in maintaining program excellence and advancing the College to reach its full potential.

The College of Public Affairs & Administration has been preparing leaders in government, politics, and public service since UIS' founding. Faculty members are engaged with practitioner colleagues in government and support agencies, and they make significant contributions to the design and dissemination of best practices in government and policy. UIS' location in the state capital and proximity to headquarters of state agencies, associations, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library provide students, staff, and faculty with a rich array of opportunities for civic engagement and public service. The College offers the campus' only doctoral program, the Doctorate of Public Administration, in addition to degree programs in Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs Reporting, and Public Health. Our academic programs provide the education and professional experiences needed for careers in a number of fields that are vital to the region's economic and employment base.

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a premier public university that provides students with a high-quality liberal arts education, exceptional public affairs opportunities, and outstanding professional preparation programs. UIS is one of three campuses of the world-class University of Illinois and has been ranked by US News & World Report as the top regional public university (Master's category) in the state of Illinois for five consecutive years. It is ranked second among public regional universities in the Master's category for the 12-state Midwest region.

Located in the state capital, UIS has established a reputation for Leadership Lived, based upon four core strengths: the educational richness of its teaching-focused academic experience; the abundant opportunities it provides for students to collaborate with faculty and gain practical experience through institutional partners; the right-sized supportive community it offers; and its tradition of educating public servants and leaders in private and public sectors. The campus is home to four colleges (Business and Management, Education and Human Services, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Public Affairs and Administration) and offers 24 bachelor's degree programs, 20 master's programs, and 1 doctoral program.

UIS serves diverse populations of students, including freshmen and transfer students at the undergraduate level, as well as both traditionally aged and working professional populations at the graduate level. Faculty members are accomplished teacher-scholars, and the campus has a national reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching and online education. UIS students have the flexibility of choosing courses or programs delivered on-campus and/or online, which promotes progress toward timely degree completion.

The ideal candidate will be a creative, inspiring, and energetic leader who can advance the College's mission; a skilled administrator who values collaborative governance and student-centeredness; and a visionary who is well-informed about emerging trends in the College's fields. He/She will have experience in enrollment management, resource allocation models, academic program planning, and development of relationships with external constituents and external funding sources. The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or D.P.A. preferred) in his/her field, and be eligible for the rank of tenured full professor within the College.

Nominations, expressions of interest and applications (including cover letter and curriculum vitae) must be submitted confidentially via email to the University's consultants, Katherine Haley, Ph.D. and Mercedes C. Vance at UISDeanPA@wittkieffer.com no later than January 11, 2013.

Dean, College of Public Affairs & Administration
University of Illinois Springfield
c/o Witt/Kieffer
Attn: Katherine Haley, Ph.D. and Mercedes C. Vance
2015 Spring Road, Suite 510
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175688705

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