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VICE CHANCELLOR FORAGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCESDEAN, COLLEGE OFAGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES The Texas A&M University System and Texas A&M University invite nominations and applications for the position of Vice Chancellor for Agriculture and Life Sciences and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Search Advisory Committee will review applications immediately and select candidates for interviews in October, 2017. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Additional information about this position is available online at http://agrilife.org/vcdeansearch/ Applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) a onetotwo-page narrative summary of experience, 3) a statement of vision for the College and the Agencies, and 4) a curriculum vitae. Submit all application materials electronically no later than August 28, 2017 to: Laurie Wilder, PresidentPorsha Williams, Vice President770-804-1996 ext: 109pwilliams@parkersearch.com || mbonds@parkersearch.comTexas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost University of Texas at Dallas The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) invites inquiries, applications and nominations for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Led by President Richard Benson, UTD is a Carnegie R1 classification (Doctoral Universities – highest research activity) institution, located in a suburban setting 20 miles north of downtown Dallas. The University enrolls 26,793 students in all—17,350 undergraduate and 9,443 graduate—and offers a broad array of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The University is known for its long-established and well-earned reputation for student and faculty excellence. The Fall 2016 freshman class includes 119 National Merit Scholars, bringing the total number of National Merit Scholars enrolled at the University to 390. Based on the number of National Merit Scholars in the 2016 freshman class, the University is ranked 17th in the nation; 8th among public universities. Since 1990, refereed papers published by the UTD faculty earned a Web of Science, InCites, Normalized Citation Index Score of 1.29 which places it among the upper echelon of research universities in the nation, ahead of many well regarded institutions such as Ohio State University, Texas A&M University-College Station, University of Florida, University of Miami and Tulane University. The stature of the University is reflected by its ranking in the Times Higher Education as the top U.S. university in the “Top 100 under 50” (years since founding). UT Dallas consistently ranks as a “Best Value” by Kiplinger and Princeton Review, and a number of its degree programs are highly ranked within their academic domains. Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost serves as the University’s Chief Academic Officer, with responsibility for all academic programs as well as the implementation of the academic priorities of UTD’s Strategic Plan. The Provost must be able to lead within a complex organization, have a broad intellectual orientation, an appreciation for future trends in education, and a passion for the mission of public higher education. A critical member of the President’s cabinet, the Provost works with the senior leadership team in the common effort to continuously enhance the productivity of the faculty and staff and to provide ever-greater opportunities for student growth and achievement. Individuals nominated and those who wish to apply should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and a bullet point summary of leadership roles held, including the scope of responsibilities and major accomplishments in each. Letters of interest are welcomed, but not required. Review of nominations and applications for the position will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. All nominations and applications should be sent electronically to: Mirah Horowitz Consultant to the Search Committee Russell Reynolds Associates UTDallasProvost@RussellReynolds.com     The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

University of Houston-Downtown Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for candidates to serve as its Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost. The Senior Vice President and Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the University and works collaboratively with the President, Vice Presidents and Deans to further the academic mission of the institution and the success of its students. The Senior Vice President and Provost also oversees the Division of Student Affairs, which includes enrollment management and the services, programs and activities designed to augment the academic experience of students and their success. Founded in 1974, UHD is one of four distinct universities in the University of Houston System (UHS) governed by the UHS Board of Regents. Led by President Juan Sánchez Muñoz, UHD is a comprehensive urban public university committed to providing quality academic programs that serve the needs of the diverse population of Houston and the surrounding region. It is one of the most diverse institutions in the nation with a student body that mirrors Houston population demographics.  UHD enrolls over 14,000 students and is the second largest university in the Greater Houston area.  Through instructional excellence, scholarly activities and community involvement, the University makes a significant contribution to the city’s economic development. UHD offers 45 undergraduate and eight master’s degree programs as well as 15 online undergraduate degree-completions programs and three fully online master’s degrees that prepare students for professional careers and leadership roles in five degree-granting colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, College of Sciences and Technology, and University College. The National Science Foundation has recognized UHD's Scholars Academy as a highly effective active learning community for students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President and Provost will continue to build UHD as an engaged public university that prepares students to graduate fully prepared to begin successful careers, enter graduate programs or transition into leadership roles. The Senior Vice President and Provost will have an earned doctorate and will possess exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and a dedication to positively changing the lives of students through a proven track record of commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion at each level of the institution.  The Senior Vice President and Provost will support the University’s dedication to engagement with the Houston community and will provide leadership in the design of new degree programs and expansion of research.  Additionally, the Senior Vice President and Provost will place continued emphasis on student success and access as measured by significant student success indicators. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received by August 15, 2017. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the leadership profile, and the names and contact information of five references. Candidate confidentiality will be respected and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. Inquiries and application materials should be sent via email to the search consultants, Ann Yates and Sophie Stava of Witt/Kieffer, at UHDProvost@wittkieffer.com.  Questions may also be directed to the consultants through the office of Sheri Lyons at (630) 575-6926.

The University of Texas at Dallas invites innovative, experienced, and highly collaborative leaders to apply for the position of Vice President for Research (VPR).  Reporting to, and working with, the President, and in coordination with the Provost and Deans, the VPR will have responsibility for the integration and enhancement of research activities across the University’s schools and research centers.  The next VPR will have the unique opportunity to build and shape a dynamic research mission during a period of growth. About UT Dallas:  UT Dallas is located in the suburb of Richardson, in the heart of North Texas. With more than $120 million in anticipated 2017 research expenditures, The University of Texas at Dallas is among only 115 universities in the United States with an R1 Carnegie Classification. The Times Higher Education ranks UT Dallas as #1 in the nation and #21 in the world among universities under 50 years of age. Since its founding in 1969, UT Dallas has grown to include 143 degree programs with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests. The University has recently undergone a period of substantial growth including enrollment increases of 144% since the year 2000, a total of 3.5 million new or renovated square feet, and $1 billion in development as of the year 2016. This progress provides a strong foundation for the University’s rapidly evolving programs and research. The wealth of resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract outstanding faculty. There are 592 tenured and tenure-track faculty hailing from the world’s best colleges and universities, including a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academies. UT Dallas is home to numerous centers and institutes that facilitate research and hands-on learning. With an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students, UT Dallas attracts leading scholars and faculty to the globally connected Dallas-Fort Worth area. For more information, visit www.utdallas.edu.   About the Office of Research: The Office of Research fosters the advancement of cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and technology. The Office provides faculty and staff with a variety of specialized information and training to help efficiently navigate funding opportunities, proposal development, post-award fiscal and effort advising, and guidance in commercial partnerships. Inventors and entrepreneurs benefit from specialized commercialization support from staff with industry knowledge who can assist with startup incubation, negotiations, and licensing. UT Dallas understands that the most fertile research often lies at the intersections between traditional disciplines, where the insights of people approaching problems from different perspectives can produce surprising and valuable results that impact society. As one of the largest metropolitan regions in the country, the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex provides multiple opportunities to collaborate with a broad range of industries. The Office also supports an active entrepreneurial ecosystem at UT Dallas. The Office of Technology Commercialization assists faculty with evaluating, protecting and licensing technologies developed at UT Dallas. The Blackstone Launchpad at UT Dallas and the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provide education and mentoring to students, faculty and staff interested in transforming their ideas into businesses. Finally, the Venture Development Center provides incubation services, including wet lab space, for up to two dozen UT Dallas affiliated companies to grow from launch to revenue. A full job description is located at: https://utdallas-vpr.ekornferry.com.   Send applications (curriculum vitae and detailed cover letter), nominations, and inquiries to the email address below. For priority consideration, please apply by September 15, 2017. utdallas-vpr@kornferry.com   Paul Chou, Co-Managing Director, and Josh Ward, Ph.D., Senior Associate Global Education Practice, Korn Ferry, Philadelphia, PA The University of Texas at Dallas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  

Director, Employee Engagement & Organizational Strategy   Texas Christian University Human Resources seeks an experienced and innovative director to fill a new position, Director of Employee Engagement and Organizational Strategy. The director will lead the university’s initiative for implementing leadership development – emerging through executive levels. In addition, the director will be an essential team member as TCU develops initiatives to support its strategic goal to strengthen our workforce. TCU is nestled in the heart of the city—between quiet neighbors and bustling eateries. Fort Worth, Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country with a thriving and developing urban center, extensive green spaces and bike paths, excellent restaurant scene and a family friendly vibe. Where Horned Frogs play, live, work and shop! Job Summary: The Director, Employee Engagement & Organizational Strategy is responsible for assessing workforce engagement and organizational needs, designing and deploying various leadership and organizational development programs, tools and processes that facilitate improved engagement and organizational performance. The Director will consult with leadership, HR Business Partners and operational leaders to identify engagement, OD and training opportunities. Duties and Essential Job Functions: Assesses employee engagement using various assessment tools including but not limited to surveys, focus groups, task forces, market-driven data and university data. Assesses organizational needs of operating, business and functional units. Assists with the provision of high performing, proven, demonstrated experts for session facilitation and group/individual coaching. Develops or administers talent assessments and reviews, identifies areas of improvement and consults with leaders for improved performance, and executes programs for strategic development of individuals and teams. Facilitates or participates in succession/workforce management assessments and analysis, consults with HR Business Partners and leaders on opportunities, summarizes and presents results; engages with university partners to recommend strategic initiatives for workplace planning. Identifies learning needs, works with leadership to develop or customize available programs, and facilitates or oversees the delivery of individual or team development programs. Provides guidance and consultation on engagement as well as learning and organizational development programs and processes. Develops and implements continuous improvement processes that support employees in contributing to the success of students. Leads business process redesign, implementation or an ongoing employee engagement survey and action planning, training and orientation initiatives. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field of study. 8 plus years of training and training design/organizational design experience to include at least 2 plus years in a supervisory capacity. Experience developing and implementing innovative employee engagement strategies. Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field of study. Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: PHR, SPHR, ATD CPLP. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Human Resources necessary to achieve compliance goals. Knowledge of project management techniques. Knowledge of Human Resources departmental practices and processes. Knowledge of supervisory techniques. Skill in components of Microsoft Office to include, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Skill in Microsoft Windows navigation. Skill in leadership practices and techniques. Skill in project management techniques and implementation. Skill in oral and written communication techniques. Skill in writing, developing presentations and presentation techniques; subject matter expert in development organizational curriculum; proven success with developing and delivering leadership development in programming in an organizational context. Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes. Ability to train and lead staff. Ability to design and implement programs. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet identified deadlines. Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy; ability to evaluate and make recommendations to improve operations. Ability to troubleshoot issues and formulate and implement operational improvements. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team serving a common goal. Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting. Lifting and moving objects and equipment. Work Environment: Work is a combination of indoor, sedentary work and work that requires movement, at times quick movement, around campus. The work requires a flexible schedule, often occurring in the middle of the night. This work requires the ability to drive a vehicle. For a full list of all job requirements and to apply: https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_SearchAndBrowseJobs.ASP As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Multicultural and International Student Services Texas Christian University (TCU) seeks an experienced, innovative, committed, and collaborative professional to serve as the next Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Multicultural and International Student Services. About TCU: TCU, a distinguished teaching and research university, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Multicultural and International Student Services. TCU is classified by U.S. News and World Report as a Tier 1 University and a Doctoral/Research university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Carnegie Commission lists TCU’s undergraduate profile as “More Selective,” its highest rating. TCU’s vision is to be a world class, values centered university. Founded in 1873, TCU enjoys a long history of commitment to student success, personalized teaching, collaborative research, and a wide range of internships and study-abroad opportunities designed to ensure that students are prepared for their role as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in a global community. TCU enrolls approximately 8,900 undergraduates, and the graduate/professional students will increase from 1,500 to approximately 1,800 with the addition of medical students. TCU offers 118 undergraduate majors and 56 master’s level programs, including 21 doctoral fields of study. TCU is located in a residential neighborhood five miles from the heart of downtown Fort Worth, Texas, a city recognized for its rich western heritage, world-class arts amenities and entertainment venues. It is the 16th largest city in the United States, with diverse populations and cultures, yet it has retained a small-town sensibility. Fort Worth boasts a world-class museum district, a renowned performance hall, a top-ranked zoo, the Historic Stockyards District, and a dynamic downtown that is nationally recognized as a model of urban rebirth. About the Position: Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, the new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Multicultural and International Student Services has an exciting opportunity to lead the university in serving the needs of undergraduate students on campus and direct the out of-classroom outreach and education efforts to all students related to diversity and inclusion. The Assistant Vice Chancellor will develop, evaluate, and administer a comprehensive educational program that supports the University’s efforts to strengthen the campus culture and assist student readiness to work in a global society. The Assistant Vice Chancellor works closely with key university officials, staff, academic deans and faculty to design and implement programs and services that benefit students. The position manages a budget of approximately $986,000 and oversees five directors. Functional areas within the office include: international students, inclusiveness and intercultural services, veteran services, community scholars and student affairs assessment. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Multicultural and International Student Services will: Provide leadership and vision for the department with a clear strategy for success. Direct the diversity and inclusiveness programs by designing, managing and evaluating services for students, coordinating programs, collaborating with other members of the campus community for programming and services for students, presenting and integrating underrepresented students into the life of the University.   Hire, supervise, train, develop and evaluate the work of several full-time staff members. Provide vision and strategic direction for programs designed to orient new students, provide opportunities to support student success, and assist staff members in designing and executing learning opportunities that support the University’s mission.   Support and direct the compliance and reporting functions associated with International Student Services.   Provide strategic direction, planning and execution of the Community Scholar Program, a premier program for high achieving students from underserved high schools in the greater community. Work with school officials, counselors, community leaders and families to identify student leaders and encourage their continued education.   Work in close collaboration with members of the faculty, other staff members and alumni to enhance the opportunities for students to learn about diversity and inclusion as an integrated part of their collegiate experience.   Provide support and direction for the orientation, integration and retention efforts of student veterans.   Supervise the Division of Student Affairs assessment and quality enhancement efforts. Manage budget, program evaluation and compliance for several departments within the unit.   Participate in the leadership of the Division of Student Affairs. Serve in the role of campus-wide duty when necessary and support the work of the division.   For further information about the Division of Student Affairs, please visit: http://www.studentaffairs.tcu.edu. The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will be a strategic and innovative thinker, as well as a self-starter who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and creative vision; has organizational and analytical ability; is an articulate and persuasive communicator, both verbally and in writing; is goal-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet a myriad of deadlines; and possesses a resilient sense of personal and professional integrity with the ability to exercise authority and accept responsibility. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills is central to this position, particularly in the areas of providing vision and direction to staff and working effectively and productively with students. The successful candidate will be an effective manager, inspiring leader, excellent evaluator of staff performance, a resourceful and insightful mentor, and a strategic decision-maker. The right candidate has experience in and recognizes the value of sustaining programs locally and internationally that seek to foster cultural engagement involving TCU and the broader global community. An earned Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Human Relations, Higher Education Leadership or a related field, and 10 years progressive experience in the field of higher education leadership that includes a successful track record in strategic program development, supervision, program management, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion as integral to the collegiate experience is required. A terminal degree from an accredited university in Educational Leadership, Student Personnel Services, Higher Education Administration, Human Relations or a related field is preferred. How to Apply Interested candidates should send a letter of application and resume that relates the applicant’s skills, abilities, knowledge and professional experiences to the stated qualifications for the position and notable achievements. The packet should be sent to AVCTCU@wspelman.com. The subject line in email should be AVCTCU.   Confidential inquiries may be made by contacting Susan Salvador at Susan@wspelman.com or at (585) 230-4013. For full consideration, all materials should be received by June 23, 2017. The process will continue until the position is filled. Texas Christian University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.  

Associate Vice President, Research Texas A&M University Health Science Center  Texas A&M University Health Science Center announces a national search for the Associate Vice President, Research. (www.tamhsc.edu)  The National Science Foundation’s most recent Higher Education Research and Development Survey ranks Texas A&M at 14th with research and development expenditures of more than $900 M during fiscal year 2016. Texas A&M’s rare triple designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the broad scope of its research, which includes ongoing projects funded by prominent and diverse agencies such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities—one of only sixty-two institutions with this distinction—Texas A&M University flagship is located in College Station, TX and has branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Further, the College of Medicine has a significant and increasing research presence in the Texas Medical Center located in Houston, TX.  The University maintains formal agreements for research collaborations and faculty–student exchanges with more than 117 institutions in 40 countries, plus active research programs on all continents. Texas A&M is an active member of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)—a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  The Associate Vice President reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Health Science Center.  This individual will work closely with the broader TAMHSC leadership, TAMU’s Vice President’s for Research, academic Deans and Associate Deans for Research in the TAMHSC and throughout the Texas A&M University system to enhance and facilitate collaborative research and scholarship.  The Associate Vice President, Research TAMHSC is responsible for enhancing, planning, coordinating, increasing external research funding and promoting programs of excellence in research, which will assist TAMHSC in carrying out its mission and goals. This individual will oversee all research activities of faculty and students and other scientists, scholars on regional, national and globally. The Associate Vice President will provide campus-wide leadership and coordination for planning, policies, procedures, programming and public and private financial support for the TAMHSC research programs. Develop a research strategic plan and an infrastructure to support collaborative research development and scholarship among the colleges of the TAMHSC. Develop and promote research capacity by leveraging the expertise of faculty in both academic departments and proactively pursuing funding opportunities across a broad range of relevant areas including but not limited to basic life/health sciences research, drug discovery, translational research, clinical trials, and health services research. Establish research programs in the Health Science Center in accord with the priorities of the Deans, SVP Health Science Center and Faculty. Develop and oversee core research facilities for the TAMHSC Oversee research space allocation for the TAMHSC Create research mentorship and education programs for students, faculty, and staff as part of the student and faculty development process. Participate as a member of the TAMHSC and University research community.   Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) has a rich tradition of educating outstanding clinicians who serve the state of Texas and the nation. With the recent merger with Texas A&M University, the new leadership team at the TAMHSC will have unprecedented opportunities to develop the colleges/units into a nationally recognized comprehensive, research-intensive, and innovation-driven health science center. The TAMHSC, aspires to have a major impact locally, nationally, and globally. Expectations are that the Associate Vice President, Research will advance the research mission and vision of the Health Science Center by nurturing scholarship and sustained growth of extramural research funding. The Colleges of the Health Science Center include: College of Medicine – Established in 1977 College of Nursing - Established in 2008 Rangel College of Pharmacy - Established in 2006 School of Public Health – Established in 1996 Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry - Established in 1905 Qualifications: The Associate Vice President, Research will oversee academic and scientific components of all TAMHSC research and research training activities within a well-respected institution advancing knowledge through innovation and discovery. An earned doctorate - M.D. or Ph.D. in a related discipline. Ten or more years of research and/or sponsored program administrative management with a record of success in organizing a research initiative. Possess a record of recognized achievement in research and/or clinical pursuits, that would support the rank of Professor in an appropriate academic unit. National recognition as evidenced by involvement in academic societies at national level. For MD applicants, possession of, or eligibility for, a medical license in the State of Texas. He/she will serve as a catalyst and a guiding force that provides vision and leadership around institutional strategic planning for research activities. He/she will provide vision and leadership around TAMHCS research mission as it continues to build its extramural funding base and expands its reputation for scholarly excellence. He/she will successfully integrate activity of researchers, upholding the highest standards of excellence in biomedical research and research education and influencing opportunities for discovery by our medical and biomedical graduate students. The Associate Vice President will collaborate with the leaders of the PhD and Master’s Programs in Biomedical Science and Translational Medicine. He/she will foster the entire spectrum of research activity from pre-clinical through clinical, health services, and health policy with a commitment to translation. He/she will work collaboratively to recruit outstanding faculty scientists and leaders to expand and direct the staff that are primarily focused on research. Korn Ferry is assisting Texas A&M University with this important search. The search process is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled.  Please direct all nominations and applications via email to: nadine.weiler@kornferry.com.  Nadine Weiler              Managing Associate                            Korn Ferry International   Philadelphia, PA (215) 656-5329 Texas A&M University is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Chair, Department of Psychiatry Texas A&M College of Medicine   Texas A&M University Health Science Center announces a national search for the Chair, Department of Psychiatry for Texas A&M College of Medicine. (www.medicine.tamhsc.edu)  The Chair, Department of Psychiatry reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Health Science Center & Dean, College of Medicine.  The Chair of Psychiatry is expected to lead significant growth in the department, including developing new clinical, educational and research programs. The Chair will have ample opportunity to recruit physicians, psychologists and other key staff to create and facilitate new programmatic initiatives including Transitional Psychiatry for the ~ 68,000 young adults in our campus population and Geriatric Psychiatry for the increasing population of retirees in the Bryan/College Station area. The Chair will work with the leadership of the overall TAMU enterprise to expand psychiatry’s role in addressing the mental health and well-being of its student populations as well as the management of behavioral health needs within the populations of College Station/Bryan. This service is critical to the success of TAMU’s population health strategy.  The Chair will be responsible for clinical, academic, and administrative activities of the Department; must ensure an environment that promotes excellence, inclusion, academic and clinical productivity and meets the mental health needs of the greater community and University student populations of College Station/Bryan including Texas A&M University. He/she will need to possess the leadership and management skills to provide direction and oversight to a future faculty group with robust activities in each of its missions. Future success in each of the tripartite missions, there exists significant opportunities to develop a strong clinical service for mental health and the ability to recruit and build a comprehensive psychiatric service while providing administrative, educational and research oversight.  Build a technology-enabled clinical enterprise that assures responsiveness to other referring entities within Texas A&M University and the community. Strengthen Psychiatry’s involvement in the inter-professional environment of Texas A&M University’s programs and centers including opportunities with College of Nursing for advanced practice in mental health and with College of Veterinary Medicine for therapeutic programs that involve animals and humans. Improve initial access to psychiatric services throughout the region and improve patient navigation to appropriate resources. Understand the needs of a university population of college students who present with anxiety disorders, clinical depression, substance abuse, eating disorders etc. in an environment of higher learning. Promote and improve the mental health and well-being of older adults and their unique psychiatric and neurological disorders. Develop a strong educational model for medical students and other health professionals in both pre-clinical and clinical mental and behavioral health. Support the creation of a new degree program in mental and behavioral health for advanced practice nurses. Be involved and help nurture the future research mission of the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine and the Health Science Center. Identify strategic clinical growth opportunities that align with the research and educational goals of the department, the College and the Health Science Center. Texas A&M College of Medicine The College of Medicine currently enrolls more than 800 medical students and the College accepts an average of 15 graduate students per academic year. The 2012 LCME site visit conferred an eight-year accreditation. Current faculty includes 185 employed faculty on tenured or non-tenured tracks, plus more than 1,000 affiliated faculty across all 5 campuses.  Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is “Transforming Health” through innovative research and education in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and medical sciences. In 2014 Dell and Texas A&M Health Science Center announced the creation of a health technology academy to provide information technology education tailored to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving health professions workforce. By combining the strengths of both organizations, this collaboration serves to ensure that the 21st Century health care workforce will be equipped to understand the value of health information technology and the role it plays in improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.  The Colleges of the Health Science Center include: College of Medicine – Established in 1977 College of Nursing - Established in 2008 Rangel College of Pharmacy - Established in 2006 School of Public Health – Established in 1996 Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry - Established in 1905 Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a significant leadership role in a complex interdisciplinary university or academic health science center, with demonstrated strategic and implementation skills, particularly with respect to balancing the academic tripartite mission. Candidates will have the leadership skills necessary to build a clinical program based upon educational and research priorities while also building the key relationships linked to the clinical mission of the total enterprise.  An MD or MD/PhD degree; Board Certification in Psychiatry Credentials to support the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in an appropriate academic unit. An exceptional record of accomplishment as a clinician, teacher, and leader with proven ability to manage the complexity of an academic department. He/she must have a history of successful clinical and educational leadership experience in academic settings as well as the political acumen to navigate a complex distributed academic structure. He/she exceptional management skills with proven ability to motivate and work well with others and develop a team-focused department coupled with the ability to build strong, productive relationships at all levels of an organization and with outside organizations to achieve defined goals. He/she will have an established record as a clinical leader in a dynamic academic entity with diverse and complex governance structures. The ability to develop and lead significant research programs, emphasizing clinical research by physician scientists and including a broad appreciation for the spectrum of basic, translational, applied, and patient-oriented investigation. Senior level administrative expertise that has included strategic and operational planning, preparation of budgets, effective management of resources within a budget, personnel organization and management, and resident and faculty recruiting. Extensive administrative experience in a large university-based school of medicine with academic, staff, and support personnel as well as complex campus or health system inter-relationships. Korn Ferry is assisting Texas A&M University with this important search. The search process is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled.  Please direct all nominations and applications via email to: nadine.weiler@kornferry.com.  Nadine Weiler              Managing Associate                            Korn Ferry International   Philadelphia, PA (215) 656-5329 Texas A&M University is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Vice Dean Education Texas A&M College of Medicine  Texas A&M University Health Science Center announces a national search for the Vice Dean of Education for the Texas A&M College of Medicine. (www.medicine.tamhsc.edu)  The Vice Dean, Education reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Health Science Center & Dean, College of Medicine.  This position of Vice Dean, Education represents a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to create an educational training environment built on inter-professional innovation and Aggie Core Values, enabled by the rich academic environment in Bryan/College Station. The Vice Dean, Education is responsible for all matters relating to the administration/educational components of the College of Medicine including admissions, student affairs, curriculum (evaluation, development, restructuring), education faculty and staff, facilities, resources, budget, alumni, fundraising, and relationships with the University and communities outside of the University. The successful candidate will understand a complex, highly diverse, mission-oriented academic enterprise. The Vice Dean, Education will have a deep understanding of medicine, who demonstrates creative strategic thinking about the role of a public medical school in the rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The Vice Dean, Education will have the opportunity to develop and support innovative new programs focusing on areas where the COM can lead nationally including Engineering Medicine (EnMed), population health management for rural areas, and military health. Outstanding opportunities to build upon the recent academic merger with Texas A&M University to promote collaboration and the development of multi-disciplinary research and educational centers and institutes with the opportunity for collaboration with engineering, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and public health policy. Opportunity to recruit new faculty, clinician-scientists and develop evidence-based inter-professional programs. Texas A&M College of Medicine The College of Medicine currently enrolls more than 800 medical students and the College accepts an average of 15 graduate students per academic year. The 2012 LCME site visit conferred an eight-year accreditation. Current faculty includes 185 employed faculty on tenured or non-tenured tracks, plus more than 1,000 affiliated faculty across all 5 campuses.  In 2019, the College of Medicine will begin accepting students into the innovative Engineering Medicine (EnMed) program. These students will all have completed an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science. During the 4-year EnMed program they will earn their MD and a MS in Engineering.  Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is “Transforming Health” through innovative research and education in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and medical sciences. In 2014 Dell and Texas A&M Health Science Center announced the creation of a health technology academy to provide information technology education tailored to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving health professions workforce. By combining the strengths of both organizations, this collaboration serves to ensure that the 21st Century health care workforce will be equipped to understand the value of health information technology and the role it plays in improving patient outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.  The Colleges of the Health Science Center include: College of Medicine – Established in 1977 College of Nursing - Established in 2008 Rangel College of Pharmacy - Established in 2006 School of Public Health – Established in 1996 Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry - Established in 1905 Qualifications: The Vice Dean of Education’s position requires a dynamic and visionary individual with demonstrated experience in medical education, educational strategy and creative leadership; including ten years of increasingly responsible educational/leadership positions in a medical school with a strong record of success. D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent with a sustained record of scholarly activity. Credentials to support the rank of Professor in an appropriate academic unit. National recognition as evidenced by involvement in academic and educational societies at national level. He/she will be an outstanding scholar possessing intellectual breadth, who is able to articulate a vision for the College of Medicine; assert strong leadership to guide the College toward their future goals and objectives. He/she must have a history of successful educational leadership experience, preferably as an Associate Dean or equivalent, in academic settings as well as the political acumen to navigate a complex academic structure. An individual with an understanding and record of educational scholarship including evaluation of educational innovations. He/she will have the ability and experience in developing a College of Medicine level strategic plan, developing a related budget, and achieving results against plan objectives and budget requirements. He/she will have exceptional management skills with a proven ability to motivate, work well with others, and develop a team-focused department coupled with the ability to build strong, productive relationships at all levels of an organization and with outside organizations to achieve defined goals. Korn Ferry is assisting Texas A&M University with this important search. The search process is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled.  Please direct all nominations and applications via email to: nadine.weiler@kornferry.com.  Nadine Weiler              Managing Associate                            Korn Ferry International   Philadelphia, PA (215) 656-5329 Texas A&M University is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.  

Dean, School of Information The University of Texas at Austin  The University of Texas at Austin invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Information (the Texas iSchool). The Texas iSchool is seeking an accomplished, innovative, and transformational leader who will work with the faculty, staff, students, and university administration to lead and further develop the school during this exciting time of rapid change and evolution in the management and delivery of information.  The Texas iSchool is committed to making a difference in the lives of all people by enabling and supporting the curation, organization, and experience of information in ways that enhance lives. Currently enrolling over 300 students in its Master of Science in Information Studies, Master of Science in Identity Management and Security, Certificates of Advanced Study, and Ph.D. programs, the Texas iSchool is a founding member of the iSchools Caucus, a growing international association of leading information schools  Ideal candidates for this position will combine exemplary achievements in the field of information with strategic leadership, entrepreneurial ambition, collaborative and creative strength, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and a passion for the mission of the Texas iSchool and the University. This is an opportunity to join a university that is on a dramatic upward trajectory, with a strong executive leadership team; a collaborative council of college and school deans; and excellent faculty, staff, and students. An exceptional research record and international reputation of scholarly distinction and accomplishments in the field of information commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor at the University is required, as is an earned doctorate in information or a related field, interdisciplinary training and research experience, and the ability to inspire and evaluate faculty and student research excellence across a wide range of research specialties. The iSchool is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.  The University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. All applications, inquiries, and nominations, which will remain confidential, should be directed to:  Beverly Brady, Managing Associate Matthew Tzuker, Senior Associate Isaacson, Miller 263 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 http://www.imsearch.com/6202   To access the position profile, please visit the search website at https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/dean_search  The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Associate Vice President for Financial Services/ Comptroller Texas A&M-San Antonio is beginning the search for an Associate Vice President for Financial Services (AVPFS)/Comptroller. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of accounting, reporting, student business services, and procurement functions for the campus. Additionally, the AVPFS will have the responsibility for oversight and monitoring of the university's budget in conjunction with the Executive Director of Budget and Payroll, ensuring the performance of the university's annual inventory of accountable and controlled property, developing the Legislative Appropriations Request, and for preparing the university's annual financial report. Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs, it is the expectation that the person filling this position will assume responsibilities by September 1 or earlier. Texas A&M University-San Antonio, established in 2009 as a stand-alone university, is the first upper-division institution of higher education located in the historically underserved South San Antonio. From fall 2009 to fall 2013, enrollment at Texas A&M University-San Antonio has grown 216%, currently serving nearly 5,511 students. The AVPFS, working with the VPBA is responsible for among other things the following: Ensures adequate supervision and control of financial activities related to the above noted activities. Responsible for the formulation and oversight of key financial reports. Responsible for all financial operations of the campus. Interfaces all accounting systems to state and federal systems. Monitors expenditures to ensure they are authorized and proper. Provides financial information, records, and other required support to auditors, both internal and external. Serves as liaison with the State Comptroller's Office, the State Auditor's Office, the Office of the State Treasurer, and other state and federal organizations. Provides fiscal support for all grant programs. Performs other duties as assigned. The AVPFS will have a strong financial background and management experience. Basic qualifications and attributes for the position include: a Bachelor's degree in accounting or applicable field is required and a Master’s degree in business is preferred; 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in high level accounting plus 5 years of relevant management experience, preferably in higher education; and a CPA is required. Applications and nominations will be received and considered until the position is filled with the goal of completing the search and making an appointment September 2017. Applications must include a letter of interest, resume and five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant). Applications and nominations should be sent electronically (MS Word preferred) to: TAMUSAfinance@agbsearch.com. The search is being assisted by: Oscar C. Page, Ph.D. Senior Consultant AGB Search ocp@agbsearch.com 903-870-8303 Texas A&M-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

DEAN SUSANNE M. GLASSCOCK SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES Houston, Texas Advancing Rice University's longstanding commitment to educational outreach by providing lifelong personal and professional development opportunities to a broader community. Rice University seeks an inspiring, innovative and dynamic leader to serve as the next Dean of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (“GSCS” or “School”). Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the chief educational and executive officer of GSCS and a member of the Deans' Council. The Dean works closely with administrators, instructors, and staff in articulating priorities, opportunities, and ambitions; provides intellectual and programmatic engagement within the School; and, implements creative, collaborative, and innovative strategies to further strengthen the reputation of the School and Rice University. Rice University is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian, private, first-tier research university dedicated to rigorous undergraduate and graduate education, research, and professional training in selected disciplines. Over 650 full-time faculty are devoted to the instruction and training of approximately 3,900 undergraduate students and 2,800 graduate and professional students. In the 2017 edition of U.S. News & World Report's rankings of national universities, the University is 15th overall, and 5th for undergraduate education. The University is centrally located in Houston, Texas, near the Texas Medical Center, the city's Museum District, and the downtown financial and cultural districts. The School of Continuing Studies was established in 1967 to provide service to the greater Houston community beyond the hedges bordering Rice's urban campus. Today, the School operates on a national scale and consists of eight program areas (Center for College Readiness; Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership; Language Programs, including ESL and foreign languages; Master of Liberal Studies; Personal Development; Professional Development; School Literacy and Culture; and, Teacher Education and Master of Arts in Teaching) and is guided by 60 person team comprising of administrators, program directors, coordinators, and other staff. GSCS's broad programmatic offerings yield approximately 20,000 class enrollments annually both online and on-site. Named in honor of trustee emerita, Susanne M. Glasscock '62, in 2005, the School boasts a robust endowment and raises substantial external funding every year. GSCS has also recently moved into their exclusive brand new, state-of-the-art, LEED certified, 55,000-square foot facility called the Anderson-Clarke Center. The Dean of GSCS will join a leadership team and cohort of deans who will shape the future direction of Rice University. The University seeks a Dean with an innovative and sophisticated understanding of the future of continuing studies both at Rice and on a national scale. The Dean will lead and support an effective team, encouraging creativity in service of a compelling vision for the School. The Dean will have the responsibility and support to create sustainable programs that are transformative for the School and the Houston community. The successful candidate will champion continuing education and lifelong learning both in the Rice community and externally in the greater Houston area and on the national stage. Rice has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of the Dean of the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Nominations and applications, including – as individual attachments – a cover letter, a resume, and a list of references, should be submitted online: http://www.imsearch.com/6176 Gale Merseth, Vice President Carrie Alexander, Associate 263 Summer Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02210 Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

  Public Administration/Public Management/Public Policy Public Service and Administration Department Head. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Head and Professor of Public Service and Administration, with responsibilities for a NASPAA accredited Master’s Degree in Public Service and Administration and certificate programs in Homeland Security and Nonprofit Management. The successful candidate will meet qualifications required of a tenured full professor and will assume a 10.5 month academic administrative appointment as full professor of public service and administration beginning as early as July 1, 2017, with the possibility of holding an endowed chair.  In addition, the successful candidate will have a substantial record of professional and university service, with a special emphasis on graduate education and research, provide evidence of excellent leadership, communication and management skills demonstrated through leadership roles in universities, government, organizations or associations, and demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.  The Department of Public Service and Administration at the Bush School of Government and Public Service offers three tracks of curriculum, including public management, public policy analysis, and nonprofit management. The School is ranked in the top 12 percent of graduate public affairs schools in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) and 1st in the Nation for “Best Value in MPA Programs” (Value College). The curriculum within the department is a blend of both the theoretical and the practical—providing students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful careers in public service. Students can choose from a number of concentrations to focus their studies including state and local government; health policy; education policy; security policy; energy, environment, and technology; international nongovernmental organizations; and individually designed concentrations offering flexibility to students with specific interests. The department continues to grow, and currently enrolls 168 full-time in-residence students, with 18 tenured or tenure-track faculty. Send nominations and applications (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references) to Dr. Frank Ashley, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (preferably as electronic attachments to Ms. Rane Cunningham at BushSchoolGBS-search@tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. Review of applications will begin May 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. As a major land-grant university, Texas A&M has both an extraordinary opportunity and a special responsibility to create and maintain a campus climate that affirms diversity of thought, background, ethnicity, and perspective. A&M is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.

Southern Methodist University Executive Director for the Hegi Family Career Development Center SMU invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Executive Director for the Hegi Family Career Development Center. This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced career services professional to work closely with colleagues across campus to provide an integrated, engaging, and inclusive student experience. About the University A nationally ranked private university with seven degree-granting schools, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas. SMU's 11,600 students benefit from small classes, research opportunities, leadership development, international study, and innovative programs. The University is strengthened by its partnership with the Dallas region, a global center of commerce and culture. SMU students, faculty and alumni are changing the world through their chosen fields, civic engagement, and service to society. SMU’s progress in the last 20 years includes a near tripling of applications, an increase of more than 165 points in the student SAT average scores, an increase in underrepresented student population enrollment to 25 percent, and a more than doubling of the University endowment, currently valued at $1.5 billion. The Division of Student Affairs provides guidance, support services, educational programs, and social activities intended to complement the academic pursuits of students. The Division’s commitment to the holistic development of students is evident in its signature Residential Commons program, a living-learning community housing all first- and second-year students as well as faculty-in-residence. This program, among many other initiatives, demonstrates the Division’s critical role as educators, advisors, and mentors dedicated to assisting students in realizing their full potential. Situated on 234 acres, SMU’s University Park/Highland Park campus is one of the most beautiful in the nation. The University is located just five minutes north of downtown Dallas, in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, offering unique learning, research, social, and career opportunities to students, faculty, and staff. SMU also operates campuses in Plano, Texas, and Taos, New Mexico. With a population exceeding 6.8 million, greater Dallas is the fourth-largest and fifth-most diverse metropolitan area in the nation. It offers access to all of the cultural, athletic, and recreational opportunities of a major urban center as well as an enviably low cost of living. One of the most dynamic business communities in the nation, North Texas is home to nearly 20 Fortune 500 companies and one of the world’s busiest international airports. Dallas also boasts the nation’s largest urban arts district, consisting of world-class museums and a luminous array of performing arts spaces. It is home to four professional sports teams and offers easy access to a range of outdoor activities throughout the region. SMU students and faculty benefit from proximity to the Dallas metropolitan area as an extension of the classroom, characterized by engaged learning projects and community partnerships. (SMU Community and Economic Impact Report: https://smu.edu/impact/) About the Position The Executive Director for the Hegi Family Career Development Center, reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, is responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the centralized career development center providing services to all undergraduate and designated graduate students and alumni from SMU’s four undergraduate schools. The role requires strategic planning, goal setting, management, budgetary responsibility, marketing, and all aspects of the center as it continues to evolve into a nationally leading career center. The Executive Director is responsible for expansion efforts and fundraising initiatives as well as program growth and evaluation. The position requires a strong leader who provides long-term direction and is responsible for meeting milestones as approved by the Hegi Family Career Development Center Advisory Board and the Division of Student Affairs, in which he or she will serve on the senior leadership team of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Hegi Family Career Development Center promotes and demonstrates a student-centered engagement model of career development with a focus on liberal arts students in the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences and the Meadows School of the Arts. "Start early. Visit often," is the message the Hegi Center staff imparts to SMU students. The Executive Director will possess a robust approach to engaging first- and second-year students with the goal of an increased early usage of the Hegi Center. The Executive Director will utilize benchmarking and metrics to assess potential scaling of career services balanced with a high-touch counseling approach and capacity challenges on staffing. Destinations, outcomes, evaluation, and accountability focused metrics will also be utilized in this position as essential decision making and messaging tools, particularly related to admissions, retention, fundraising, and employer development efforts. The Executive Director will oversee hiring, coaching, training, supervising, and evaluating of eight Hegi Center staff members as well as managing a budget of approximately $1 M. The Executive Director must exhibit collaborative leadership working with both campus and external stakeholders to extend the reach of the Hegi Center and success of SMU students. Partnering with SMU faculty and staff is crucial in this role in creating a campus culture that includes career and reaching students through the classroom and SMU community. The Executive Director will also actively interact with top level executives of corporations and organizations as well as campus recruiters in the Dallas area and nationwide. In addition, he or she will build targeted partnerships with alumni and parents individually and in groups to mobilize these valuable resources for SMU students and to create employment and mentoring opportunities. Qualifications The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to develop and enhance a student-centered metric-driven career development program that serves a diverse student population and identify employment and educational trends to meet the changing needs of employers, students, and alumni. He or she must have experience in developing strategic partnerships through collaborations with academic affairs/faculty and working strategically with employers and diverse external constituencies. Fiscal planning and budget management, strategic change management, and staff supervision are crucial skills for the Executive Director role. The successful candidate must be committed to diversity and inclusion in both internal and external practice and messaging. Candidates should possess experience developing corporate funding opportunities and in supporting the development of a broad range of internship endeavors and industry partnerships. The successful candidate must possess a Master’s degree with at least 5 years of professional experience in a leadership role in a complex organization in a higher education, business, or non-profit environment. A terminal degree is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both higher education career services and a corporate or non-profit setting including, but not limited to job functions in human resources, recruiting, and business management. How to Apply Interested candidates should send a letter of application and resume that relates the applicant’s skills, abilities, knowledge and professional experiences to the stated qualifications for the position and notable achievements. The packet should be sent to SMUED@wspelman.com.  The subject line in the email should be SMUED.  Confidential inquiries may be made by contacting Megan Spelman at Megan@wspelman.com or at 585-366-4329. For full consideration, all materials should be received by May 12, 2017.  The process will continue until the position is filled.  SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

JOB SUMMARY The President serves as the dynamic leader, consensus builder and strategic thinker of the College and maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success.  The President is the chief executive officer of the College and operates within the policies established by the Board of Trustees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews, renews, and refines the strategic plan leading to a collective vision. Designs/redesigns the organizational structure, policies, and staffing to align with the strategic vision. Integrates multiple initiatives to create the needed holistic agenda for student success. Creates opportunities for first-generation, non-traditional students. Promotes promising, high impact policies and practices for academic and non-academic support for students. Creates a culture of inquiry and evidence leading to data-informed decision making. Focuses professional development for all to support the student success agenda. Aligns planning and budgeting with priorities for student success. Strengthens partnerships with K-12. Leads the outreach to business, industry, and community-based organizations. Embraces accreditation demands for effectiveness and continuous improvement. Oversees fundraising and resource development activities for the District. Performs other duties as assigned by the Board of Trustees.   REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Possesses a deep commitment to student access and success. Honors and values diversity, inclusion, cultural competence, and equity. A record of taking risks to advance student success. An ability to create transformational change in culture and practice. An ability to lead the creation of a strategic vision. An ability to create external partnerships. Demonstrated skills to raise and effectively allocate resources. Demonstrated listener who builds respectful relationships on and off campus. Demonstrated effective communication skills and a desire for collaboration Ability to see the importance of engaging faculty, staff, students, and the community in building a student success agenda. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.  Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university Extensive senior level leadership experience at a community or technical college. Experience as a change agent with a proven capacity to motivate and inspire others. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Ph.D. preferred. Certificates and Licensures None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites applications and nominations for the new position of Associate Provost for Continuing Education. In support of one of the major objectives in SMU’s strategic plan: “Engage the community for lifelong learning through professional training and continuing education,” and in response to the report provided by the Task Force on Continuing Education, President Gerald Turner and Provost Steve Currall, have created this position. Reporting to the Provost, the inaugural Associate Provost for Continuing Education will provide university-wide leadership to prioritize, coordinate, support, and grow continuing education. An institution-wide strategy will build on the notable efforts that some academic units have already developed in continuing education. The Associate Provost will oversee Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) and the Master of Science in Data Science program. The Associate Provost will work with the Continuing Education Program Council (CEPC), comprised of the deans of academic units and chaired by the Provost. CEPC will provide input to the Associate Provost regarding the overall strategy for SMU’s continuing education and review and recommend new proposals as well as revisions to existing continuing education programs. The Associate Provost will ensure that continuing education advances SMU's academic mission and is in close alignment with SMU's values, its visibility, and its "brand" in the eyes of SMU's stakeholders. The successful candidate for this position will have a clear and compelling vision for the development and implementation of continuing education at SMU. He or she will also have outstanding administrative leadership and management skills with a demonstrated record of success in a large and multifaceted organization and possess the vision and transformational leadership capacity to shepherd continuing education at SMU during a time of significant pedagogical innovation in higher education. Located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a global research university that also has a strong liberal arts tradition. SMU’s 11,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. With a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences the University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through seven schools. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become leaders in their professions and communities. The University’s entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new and work to bring their innovations to life. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. With one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country, SMU provides unbridled opportunities – from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor. A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae; and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers, and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the Southern Methodist University in the search. Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood, Betty Turner Asher, Partners, Executive Search Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. 42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272 Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com For more information about Southern Methodist University please visit: http://www.smu.edu/ SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Dean of LibrariesUniversity of North Texas The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks an innovative and experienced candidate for Dean of Libraries. The Dean will provide strategic direction and vision for the library, working with talented and accomplished librarians, staff, faculty, and students to meet the university's educational mission and ambitious goals for growth. This position reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Dean's Council. The University of North Texas Libraries, serving the largest and most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, have pioneered efforts to foster the transformation of libraries and of scholarly communication, including becoming the first public university in Texas to adopt a campus-wide open-access policy, hosting an annual open-access symposium with speakers from around the world, and co-founding the Library Publishing Coalition. With four physical locations (Willis Library, Eagle Commons, Media and Discovery Park) on campus and an even larger digital footprint, including digital-library collections of over 10 million items, the UNT Libraries are a world leader in web archiving -- the first non-federal library to participate in the Federal Information Preservation Network (FIPNet) and to be designated an affiliated archive of the National Archives and Records Administration. UNT's dean of libraries is the driving force behind the Cross Timbers Library Collaborative, which brings together library staff from across the region for professional development and collaboration. The Libraries receive about $1 million per year in funding from grants and foundations.Last year, over 1.5 Million people walked through a UNT Library doorway. The library provided over 8,611 reference consultations, circulated over 253,777 items, and there were 7.9 million uses of digital libraries items in our online collections. Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLS or MIS or related advanced degree with a terminal degree strongly desired. The candidate must have senior level experience in progressively responsible library management, with preferably five or more years at the Assistant/Associate Dean/Associate University Librarian level or higher in an academic or research library. Applicants must have demonstrated capacity to effectively lead library staff and manage complex projects, and an understanding of current issues and trends in the field. The Committee will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications should be provided by April 24, 2017. An application should include a letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position; curriculum vitae/resume; and names, titles and contact information of five references. Electronic submission of candidate materials in PDF format is preferred. Individuals wishing to place names in nomination should submit electronically a letter of nomination to include the name, position, address, and telephone number of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates is assisting the University of North Texas in the search. Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to: Betty AsherGreenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550Phone: 850.650.2277 ▼ Fax: 850.650.2272Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com For more information about the University of North Texas and the University Libraries, please visit theWebsite: http://www.unt.edu and http://www.library.unt.edu The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, family status, genetic information, citizenship or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.      

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for the following Faculty and Staff positions: Alpine Campus Assistant Professor of Psychology 20160013F Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Computer Science 20160027F Assistant Professor of Theatre (20170008F) Assistant Professor of Homeland Security & Criminal Justice 20170020F Assistant Professor of Animal Science (Food Science/Meat Science) 20170032F Scene Shop Supervisor/Lecturer in Theatre 20170033F Head Cross Country/Assistant Softball Coach (20170024S) Research Associate/Feral Pig 20170025S Assistant Athletic Trainer 20170028S Head Women’s Basketball Coach 20170027S Rio Grande College Campus Assistant Professor of English 2017006F To request an application or announcement contact Sul Ross State University, Human Resources, Box C-13, Alpine, TX   79832. Phone (432) 837-8058. To view complete announcements and information regarding Sul Ross State University visit our website at www.sulross.edu and our employment opportunities at https://sulross.peopleadmin.com/. Sul Ross is a member of the Texas State University System. EEO/AAE.

The Board of Regents and Chancellor John Sharp of the Texas A&M University System are conducting a global search for the next President of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). The Presidential Search Advisory Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firmassisting TAMU-CC. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to May 3, 2017. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Committee and/or hiring authority. For a complete position description, please visit the Current Opportunities page at www.parkersearch.com. Laurie C. Wilder, PresidentPorsha L. Williams, Vice Presidentlwilder@parkersearch.com || pwilliams@parkersearch.comPhone: 770-804-1996 ext: 109 Fax: 770-804-1917 The system will provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout the system.

Summary of the Job: The position of Assistant Chief of Police provides assistance to the Chief in the development, administration, coordination and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and activities. Performs a variety of duties including organizing, planning, coordinating various programs and operations. Prevents crime and provides administrative support. Duties: Sustains and advances the Department’s mission in support of the University’s mission through the use of community policing and other best practices in campus law enforcement Directs the application of advanced and innovative concepts and best practices in campus law enforcement to achieve objectives and continuously improve performance Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the department and work units assigned Reviews and directs the department’s fiscal, equipment and human resources activities and services; develops reviews and manages staff and employee recruitment, development and training Writes, edits or coordinates the preparation of correspondence, reports, or other printed materials; research content items for precedents, correctness of presentation and applicability Manages the department internal affairs function Coordinates law enforcement activities with other law enforcement agencies and first responders Controls and commands law enforcement operations of major investigations, emergency management situations and large university special events Provides staff assistance to assigned supervisory staff; provides various program and activity reports; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; makes recommendations for the addition of new programs Serves as alternate property and evidence custodian Assumes command of the police department in the absence of the Chief Marginal Duties: Evaluates performance of assigned staff Monitors budgetary expenses and assists in preparation of the department budget Attends various meetings and seminars as required Assists in criminal investigations when required Counsels personnel Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory: Direct Reports: Full Time Employees Delegation of Work: Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s) Supervision Given: Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance; hiring new employees; disciplinary actions; makes final decision on scheduling employee work hours; makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints; and makes final decision on granting time off Communications: Interactions with others: Interacts extensively with employees, customers, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person Customer Interactions: Always (More than 85% in a year) Knowledge: Operation, services and activities of law enforcement Principles, practices and methods of law enforcement, traffic control and patrol services Methods and techniques of report preparation Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management pertaining to law enforcement Property and evidence handling procedures Principles of record keeping and reporting Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Development and administration of program goals, objectives and procedures Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position Experience and knowledge in the areas of event management, homeland security, risk management, emergency management, dignitary protection and building security Skills: Candidates must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills Abilities: Participate in law enforcement programs including patrol, field operations, crime investigations and support services Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, especially other members of the department Command respect and maintain discipline Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals Prepare clear and concise reports Self-motivate and motivate others. Interact with Students and adults from diverse social and economic backgrounds Develop new and innovative approaches to problem solving Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Maintain effective audio-visual perception needed for: Making observations Vision corrected to 20/40, both eyes Color vision – ability to distinguish all colors, both eyes Reading and writing Communicating with others Acute hearing required, both ears Maintain mental capacity which permits: Making sound decisions and using good judgment Demonstrating intellectual capabilities Evaluating the effectiveness of programs Recommending effective policies and procedures Communicating clearly Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: Standing, sitting or running/walking for extended periods of time in a wide range of areas from stairways in buildings to outdoor undeveloped areas Standing 15% of time Sitting 60% of time Running/Walking 25% of time Lifting in excess of 50 pounds Carrying, dragging or restraining individuals from 50 to 300 pounds Performing peace officer responsibilities such as effecting arrests, subduing resisting individuals, and operating assigned equipment Preparing and presenting materials in a formal setting Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve: Working closely with others Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays according to assigned schedules Hazardous situations Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community Primary Work Location: Environmental Conditions: Primarily an inside office environment, except when assigned as police shift supervisor; some travel involved to meetings, school and other sites; when assigned to perform all duties of a peace officer, exposure to emergency public safety environment; exposure to emergency and disaster situations; exposure to potentially hostile environments; exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people; animal and human body fluids; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; working in and near natural and man-made disasters, exposure to inclement weather conditions; may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; possible exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials; exposure to waste and infectious diseases; frequent contact with the public. Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time; adequate speech, hearing, visual acuity and ability to distinguish color; may be required to carry, push, pull, drag or hold medium to heavy weight objects. When performing duties as a peace officer essential and other important duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for medium to heavy lifting; bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations; ability to discharge a firearm; the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles. Requirements Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Years of related training and experience, knowledge and skills, and past job performance may be substituted for a Baccalaureate degree. Experience: Completed a minimum of ten (10) consecutive years of increasingly responsible broad based service as a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensed peace officer immediately prior to the start of the application/selection process, with seven (7) years of supervisory experience. License/Certifications: Possession of an appropriate valid Texas Driver’s License Possession of an appropriate certification as a peace officer in the State of Texas Possession of at least a Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Must meet all the requirements for an entry level Police Officer and possess an active license as a Police Officer issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Preferred Qualifications:         Completion of an advanced police management and leadership training such as the FBI National Academy, PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police or a state law enforcement command college such as the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. Responsibility as a Police Lieutenant or Police Captain. Experience as an accreditation manager. For additional information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.uhd.edu/postings/3182. The University of Houston-Downtown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Board of Directors of the Texas International Education Consortium invites applications and nominations for the position of President. For 31 years, the Texas International Education Consortium has been calling upon the expertise and knowledge of more than 25,000 faculty and administrators from Texas universities in providing services to the global educational community. Affiliated universities include not only programs that are world-famous for their academics and scholarship, but numerous specialized research centers and institutes, extension and technical training programs, and public policy and service units. Each of these resources lends its support and expertise through active participation in TIEC projects. Located in Austin, Texas, the independent, non-profit corporation TIEC occupies a multi-purpose headquarters facility including both its institutional services programs and its study and training programs. TIEC headquarters is home to offices and classrooms of The Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP), a division of TIEC that provides English as a second language instruction to international students from around the globe. TIEC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the presidents of its participating universities. These universities include members of the Association of American Universities, the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. All are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Few American organizations provide the breadth and depth or access to expertise that can match TIEC capabilities. TIEC delivers a full range of services to both the global educational community and Texas higher education across three core components: service programs for its participating universities, institutional service programs for universities overseas, and English-as-a-second-language programs for international students, educators and other professionals. The successful candidate for this position will have outstanding administrative and management skills with a demonstrated record of success in a large and multifaceted organization. The successful candidate will be an able and experienced manager and leader capable of motivating diverse teams of employees with the skills and talent to develop and execute plans to enhance TIEC’s international endeavors and to manage change within a complex environment. Additionally, they will have the ability to bring new, forward-looking ideas to the table, capacity to initiate and coordinate related projects and the willingness to be accountable for transformational results. Candidates who have an earned doctorate or other terminal degree and a record of scholarly achievement are strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates from non-academic environments with significant international engagement and leadership experience are also encouraged to apply. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the TIEC in the search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Screening of applications will continue until an appointment is made and applications are encouraged to be submitted by April 15, 2017. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experience and skills match the position requirements and a résumé or CV. Individuals wishing to nominate a candidate should include the name, position, address and telephone number of the nominee.   Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners Julie Holley, Principal Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. 42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272 Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com Email: julieholley@greenwoodsearch.com For more information about TIEC please visit http://www.tiec.org/ TIEC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

Vice President for Instruction College of the Mainland   Classification Code: III Position Type: Professional Department: Vice President for Instruction Job Close Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants: Our goal at College of the Mainland is to attract a highly qualified and high-performing workforce by providing fair and equitable compensation. Each position is assigned a pay band and corresponding salary range. The midpoint is normally the highest salary at which candidates are hired. Contract Length: 12 months Minimum Education/Training/Experience: Master's degree from an accredited institution; Five (5)years of senior administrative level leadership and experience in higher education.   Minimum Knowledge & Skills: - Knowledge and experience in Student Learning Outcome (SLO) design, development, implementation, and assessment. - Knowledge of computers and computer applications that support management systems and business office functions. - Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and innovation. - Knowledge of the State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern Texas Community College instructional, student support, auxiliary, and other student learning programs, including those relevant to the role of the Faculty Senate in issues of participatory governance. - Knowledge and experience in accreditation self-evaluation and service on an accreditation evaluation team. - Knowledge and experience in Guided Pathways, Structured Learning, and AACC's First Century Initiative. - Demonstrated skill in respectful, sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their cultures, languages and abilities. - Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of members of the College community, including those with disabilities.   Preferred Education/Training/Experience: - An earned doctorate from an accredited institution; Three (3) years teaching experience in higher education with a demonstrated student-centered philosophy of education. - Proven experience in and commitment to participatory governance with meaningful involvement of all constituent groups. - Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, strong fiscal management linking resource allocation to planning and priorities (including data-driven decision-making) and leading the ongoing efforts of the college to meet accreditation standards. - Demonstrated record of fiscal responsibility and accountability utilizing enrollment management in schedule planning. - Demonstrated advocacy for and addressing the needs of the underprepared student. - Demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards. - A background of supporting efforts in environmental sustainability. - Demonstrated experience in both academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and services. - Demonstrated support for faculty and staff development. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with diverse constituents within a participatory governance environment. - Demonstrated support for and encouragement of faculty and student scholarship.   Preferred Knowledge & Skills: An understanding of the Texas Community College mission, its educational and financial issues, the laws and regulations of Texas, and the changing role of community colleges.   Job Duties: - Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership, fosters a collegial environment which encourages scholarship, teaching, and learning excellence. - Advocates and promotes quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the expansion of Student Learning Outcomes to meet the educational needs of students in a diverse community college environment. - Works with the instructional staff in development of the educational program, including the maintenance of standards and the evaluation of teachers. - Plans, in coordination with other administrators and faculty, the schedule of classes. - Provides leadership and oversight for enrollment management strategies, initiatives and efficiencies. - Provides oversight of assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and college-wide accreditation. - Works effectively with community groups, educational entities, business, industry, government and legislative bodies to develop partnerships which result in improved service to students and to the community. - Provides innovative and successful academic leadership and vision in instruction and program development in basic skills, transfer, vocational developmental and non-traditional programs. - Provides guidance to, and receives recommendations from the Faculty Senate and other representative organizations regarding the planning, implementation and review of academic programs, services, activities and related matters. - Participates in the planning of new facilities for the purposes of instruction and student services. - Supervises the development of community education, contract education, learning resource center/library services and distance learning. - Acts as the officer in the recruitment and selection of faculty, and to recommend to the President the employment of those selected. - Understands and promotes the role and use of technology in the instructional environment. - Reviews grant opportunities and supports applications for new grants; oversees implementation of grants within the Academic Affairs area. - Represents the district as the Chief Instructional Officer at state meetings and conferences, serves as District representative on committees, commissions, and other activities, makes presentations at meetings, workshops and events as assigned. - Participates in open sessions of the Board of Trustees and in closed sessions as needed. - Prepares, submits, and monitors the annual budget for areas of responsibilities. - Trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned personnel. - Completes other duties as assigned by the President.   Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: keyboarding, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.   Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Attendance Required.   Periodic overnight travel will be required.   In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following physical, mental and other abilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this classification: complex data comparison, analysis, and synthesis; attention to detail; public speaking to small and large groups; persuasive communication; negotiation; multi-tasking; flexibility; adaptability; tact and sensitivity.   Licensing/Certification Requirements: The individual hired for this position must possess a valid Texas driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.   Minimum Salary Range: $88,895 Mid Point Salary Range: $112,609 Maximum Salary Range: $142,650   http://apptrkr.com/975186  

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Dallas, Texas Southern Methodist University (SMU), a nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, seeks a visionary and visible leader, adept at both strategy and operations, to serve as its next Vice President for Student Affairs. Reporting to the President, the Vice President will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the efforts to implement the vision for student affairs at SMU. The Vice President will lead with trust and transparency to shape and promote the aspiration of a fully integrated student experience and enhance the connections between the curricular and co-curricular dimensions of student life. A nationally ranked private university with seven degree-granting schools, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas. SMU's 11,600 students benefit from small classes, research opportunities, leadership development, international study and innovative programs. The University is strengthened by its partnership with the Dallas region, a global center of commerce and culture. SMU students, faculty and alumni are changing the world through their chosen fields, civic engagement and service to society. SMU’s progress in the last 20 years includes a near tripling of applications, an increase of more than 165 points in the average SAT scores of students, an increase in underrepresented student population enrollment to 25 percent, and a more than doubling of the University endowment, currently valued at $1.5 billion. The Division of Student Affairs provides guidance, support services, educational programs, and social activities intended to complement the academic pursuits of students. The Division’s commitment to the holistic development of students is evident in its signature Residential Commons program, a living-learning community housing all first- and second-year students as well as faculty-in-residence. This program, among many other initiatives, demonstrates the Division’s critical role as educators, advisors, and mentors dedicated to assisting students in realizing their full potential. This position is a tremendous opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead SMU’s Division of Student Affairs and to work closely with colleagues across campus to provide an integrated, engaging, and inclusive student experience. The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader and an effective advocate and ally for SMU students and the Student Affairs staff, leading the University’s efforts to provide the very best student experience. The position requires a leader with vision, a thorough understanding of best practices in student affairs, and the skills and experience necessary to manage a large budget and complex organization. Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, is assisting SMU with this important search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent in confidence to: Ponneh Varho or Jennifer Carignan Isaacson, Miller 1300 19th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 www.imsearch.com/6160 SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Vice President for Research Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Texas Tech University (Texas Tech or TTU) located in Lubbock, Texas, seeks an experienced and innovative leader to serve as the Vice President of Research (VPR). As the champion of the University’s research mission, the VPR will join Texas Tech at a time of unprecedented growth and momentum. As such, s/he will provide the leadership necessary to significantly increase external funding for research, foster innovative scholarship and creative activity in all fields including interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Established in 1923, Texas Tech is a public, top tier research-intensive university. The University has an enrollment of over 36,000 students and offers more than 150 bachelors, 100 masters, and 60 doctoral degree programs across its main campus, its eLearning online courses, and its six in-state satellite campuses. Encompassing ten academic colleges, a Graduate School, and a School of Law, Texas Tech University is the largest institution and the flagship of the Texas Tech University System. Texas Tech University’s research profile has grown dramatically over the past decade, with total research expenditures increasing by more than 125% since 2011. TTU is a designated Emerging Research University in the State of Texas. In 2012, the University was certified to have met the metrics needed to access the National Research University Fund established by the state. The University was also recently designated as a Tier One Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Texas Tech’s goal is to develop a research portfolio commensurate with member institutions of the Association of American Universities. In this highly-visible role, the VPR will serve as the university’s principal research officer reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of his cabinet. Working collaboratively across the research enterprise, this role will be responsible for developing a dynamic strategic plan aimed at advancing Tech Tech’s top tier research status; fostering collaboration across the university and system to enhance cooperative, interdisciplinary research programs and opportunities; developing new and nurturing existing external partnerships that maximize TTU’s research resources; promoting and supporting a culture that values compliance with all regulatory bodies; and managing all resources associated with the Office of the VPR. Supporting these efforts will be a staff of approximately 260 and a budget of $36 million. The successful candidate will have an earned doctoral degree, relevant administrative and leadership experience coupled with a record of advancing research at a research-intensive doctoral university, and a record of distinguished scholarship and funded research. Evidence of leadership of a large interdisciplinary university, research center(s) or other activities of comparable size, scale, and complexity is expected. In addition, experience in supporting technology transfer, commercialization, and industry partnerships; a record of infrastructure development with multiple constituencies; and an understanding of the need to develop research interests throughout the University as well as collaborations with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centers is expected. A keen understanding of federal funding mechanisms, advocacy and compliance will be essential.   Inquiries, nominations, and/or applications should be directed in confidence to: Dan Rodas, Vice President Jane McMahon, Managing Associate Randi Alberry, Associate Isaacson, Miller www.imsearch.com/6110 Texas Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Texas Tech University Search for the Dean of the School of Law and Frank Newton Professor of Law Texas Tech University (Texas Tech) invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the School of Law & W. Frank Newton Professor of Law search. The Dean will serve as a strong advocate on behalf of the School to internal and external university stakeholders in addition to representing the School of Law and Texas Tech University on the national and international stage. The Texas Tech School of Law The School of Law boasts a rich history spanning more than 50 years. Since opening, the School of Law has graduated thousands of students, including the first woman to head a major federal law enforcement agency, the Army's highest-ranked military legal officer, and some of the nation's top litigators. Ranked second in student satisfaction among U.S. law schools and six-time ranked "Best Value Law School" by The National Jurist, it is no surprise that Texas Tech’s School of Law attracts professors who are passionate about teaching. Texas Tech’s School of Law is known for its robust clinical programs, academic centers, ten dual-degree programs, concentration programs, a regional externship program that operates in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock, a legal writing program ranked #15 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and a nationally recognized advocacy program that has earned 96 regional and 40 national and international championships. The School’s moot-court program was ranked #1 in the nation [2016 Blakely Advocacy Institute]. Texas Tech’s School of Law also offers five student-run journals: the Texas Tech Law Review, Texas Tech Administrative Law Journal, Business & Bankruptcy Law Journal, Estate Planning & Community Property Law Journal, Journal of Biosecurity, Biosafety, & Biodefense Law, and Texas Bank Lawyer. With quality students, talented faculty, and devoted staff, the School of Law continues to produce gifted attorneys who work across the state, region, and country. With over 35 tenure and tenure-track faculty and an enrollment of over 500 students, the mission of the Texas Tech University School of Law is to educate and train individuals for the ethical practice of law in the 21st century; to engage in productive, effective scholarship, both within its academic community and within the larger academic community throughout Texas and the nation; and to render public service. For more information regarding the Texas Tech School of Law, please visit: www.law.ttu.edu The Position Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief executive officer of the School of Law. The Dean will work closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the legal community to achieve the goals of the law school and will provide the leadership and vision required to fulfill its mission. The Dean will supervise strategic planning, curriculum development, and alumni relations, and is responsible for providing academic leadership, revenue generation, budget formulation and execution, and personnel management. In addition, the Dean serves as a member of the Deans and Provost Councils, which provide leadership in determining academic policies and procedures and in developing long-range plans for the University. The Dean will foster an atmosphere of growing excellence in research and scholarship; support and focus on the success of faculty, staff and students; and continue to develop strong relationships with alumni. The Dean also provides leadership for programmatic, college-wide, and university-wide accreditation efforts, including the American Bar Association. The School of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. The Dean will serve as the W. Frank Newton Professor of Law. The endowed professorship supports a salary supplement, research, scholarship, professional development, and other areas. To view the complete position profile, please visit: http://www.storbeckpimentel.com/pd/TTU/Law.pdf Qualifications and Characteristics Candidates for the Dean of the School of Law at Texas Tech University must possess the following qualifications and experience: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or other terminal degree in law, and at least ten years of experience in the teaching and/or practice of law; Substantial credentials appropriate for an endowed, tenured appointment at the rank of professor; Demonstrated strategic, ethical, and effective leadership skills; a proven track-record as an innovator and an effective communicator with a high level of integrity and emotional intelligence; Experience with national and international issues affecting legal and graduate education; Experience in fundraising or the interest and potential in partnering with university advancement officers to secure external gifts, grants, and funding to support law school programs; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within the University, the School of Law, and the larger legal community; the ability to motivate and inspire faculty; and a commitment to shared governance. A demonstrated commitment to diversity. The University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a public, state-designated national research university that is comprehensive in scope. It is among the highest level of Carnegie-classified (Highest Research Activity) doctoral granting universities, one of 115 U.S. institutions with such designation. Texas Tech University's campus covers 1,839 acres and is comprised of 10 colleges, a graduate school and the School of Law. The last decade has brought tremendous growth to the University, with enrollments growing over thirty percent and an additional 10,000 students. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 100 masters and 50 doctoral degree programs. Even with an enrollment of 36,500, the university prides itself on retaining the feel of a smaller institution where students boast of one-on-one interaction with top faculty. Texas Tech is developing a research portfolio commensurate with member institutions of the Association of American Universities. Texas Tech, along with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Centers in El Paso and Lubbock and Angelo State University in San Angelo, comprise the Texas Tech University System. Application Process The Search Committee, chaired by W. Brent Lindquist, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the Texas Tech University, will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until April 7, 2017. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submission of materials via e-mail is required. Nomination letters should include the name, position, and contact information of the nominee. All applications and nominations will be handled in confidence. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to: Alberto Pimentel Managing Partner Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates 6512 Painter Avenue Whittier, CA 90601 562-360-1353 (FAX) Email: apsearch@storbeckpimentel.com Refer to code “TTU-DSL” in subject line As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse university leadership committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their leadership to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The University welcomes applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.

The University of Houston (UH) invites nominations and applications for individuals interested in an exciting leadership opportunity as Dean of the College of Technology. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean is the chief executive officer of the College of Technology and is responsible for providing the academic leadership and vision necessary for setting strategic, operational and financial directions. In those roles, the Dean has overall responsibilities for developing an effective collegial environment that supports excellence in research, teaching and service. Below is information about the college, the university, and the position. For more than 75 years, the College of Technology has inspired innovation and uniquely equipped industry leaders with broad engineering and technical knowledge, critical thinking, teamwork and computing skills. The college offers accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in wide-ranging disciplines from engineering technologies and biotechnology to consumer sciences, digital media, and human resource development. It also offers opportunities for upgrading professional skills and qualifications in many specializations such as construction management, supply chain and logistics technology, and project management. A strong partnership with industry provides students with the experience of addressing real world issues. College of Technology students learn by participating in discovery, and working in teams on real-world projects to gain hands-on, practical learning experience and to put theory into practice. We seek a candidate who will be an energetic leader and faculty advocate with a demonstrated commitment to attracting and developing talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students; promoting research excellence and productivity; facilitating innovative curriculum and teaching methodologies; enhancing resources through private fundraising and grants; engaging alumni and the broader community for the benefit of the College and the University; promoting multidisciplinary and multicultural programs; and working with faculty, students, staff, and alumni to collaboratively establish a vision for harnessing and channeling the wide and varied curricular and research interests of the College of Technology. Qualified candidates must hold an earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree and have a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and/or creative accomplishments to qualify for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. Successful experience as a university administrator in a leadership role at the department chair level or above is required. Applicant Review The search committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. How to Apply A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number and email address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the University of Houston in the search. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners Joe Stanley, Executive Search Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. 42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272 Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com Email: joestanley@greenwoodsearch.com

The University of Dallas seeks an experienced and talented academic administrator to replace its retiring provost. As a member of President Thomas W. Keefe’s leadership team, the provost is responsible for leading the university’s faculty and academic units. Five academic deans and the vice president/dean for the Rome campus report to the provost, as do the associate provost, assistant provost, director of institutional research, director of career services, registrar, and the liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The new provost is expected to begin in July 2017. The new provost will be a courageous visionary committed to the University of Dallas’s mission and to the Catholic intellectual tradition. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in a discipline within one of the University’s academic programs, possess a record of teaching and scholarly success meriting appointment at the rank of full professor, and have significant administrative experience. This person will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style supporting the ability to work effectively with the faculty, staff, students, deans, senior administrators and trustees. The new provost will work with the university’s leadership team, faculty, and staff, to foster growth in undergraduate and graduate programs. Under the provost’s guidance, the university’s academic offerings must simultaneously be an expression of its mission and the cornerstone of its sustainability. The provost will ensure that fields of study and the types of degrees offered are designed to enhance the market attractiveness and competitive positioning of the university in a way that reflects its core values. The provost will maintain and strengthen the University’s distinctive academic programs while providing appropriate leadership to support its historic traditions, advocate strategic change, and represent it effectively internally and externally. The University of Dallas is organized into four colleges and schools—the Constantin College of Liberal Arts; Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts; Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business; and the Ann & Joe O. Neuhoff School of Ministry. Its academic divisions also include the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library and the Eugene Constantin Campus located near Rome, Italy. The University enrolls over 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students in its bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs. Its academic programs are supported by over 140 full-time undergraduate and graduate faculty. It has an undergraduate student-faculty ratio of 10:1, and approximately 89% of the University’s full-time faculty members hold the highest professional degree in their field. The University holds the dual distinction of being recognized as a Phi Beta Kappa institution and accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) for its business programs. The Provost Search committee will begin reviewing applications in March with the goal of finalizing the appointment by May 2017. Applications will be received and considered until the position is filled; however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by March 24, 2017. Applications must include a letter of interest, resume and five professional references with email and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant). Applications and nominations should be sent electronically (MS Word preferred) to: udallasprovost@agbsearch.com The search is being assisted by: Oscar C. Page, Ph.D. Senior Consultant, AGB Search ocp@agbsearch.com 903.870.8303 The University of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The university does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, age, or disability in the administration of its employment practices

Rice University Vice President for Enrollment Houston, TX Rice University invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of vice president for enrollment. Reporting to the president, the vice president for enrollment will provide vision and leadership for undergraduate enrollment and play a critical role in shaping the university’s future. Rice is committed to fostering excellence, diversity and opportunity in an intellectual environment that produces the next generation of creative and effective leaders. The new vice president will lead the areas of admission, enrollment operations and student financial services, and assure Rice’s continuing ability to recruit the most talented students from across the country and across the globe. Rice University seeks an innovative enrollment leader who will appreciate the distinct nature of this preeminent institution and employ new and creative means to expand the university’s ability to attract, select and enroll a diverse and gifted group of students. The successful candidate will be an experienced enrollment professional of great skill and finesse who possesses the ability to partner with the university’s many stakeholders including the president, the university’s senior officers, the faculty and students. The skills of leadership, communication and inclusiveness are essential, as is the ability to build bridges and work in partnership with a wide variety of people and offices both internally and externally. The successful candidate will also bring superior analytical and strategic ability and a forward-thinking vision for the future of higher education and its impact on enrollment. Located on a beautiful 300 acre wooded campus in the midst of America’s fourth-largest city, Rice combines the resources and opportunities of a top-tier research university with the advantages of an intimate, highly selective college. A member of the American Association of Universities, Rice is a university of national and international reach, defined by its low student to faculty ratio, residential college system, historic commitment to affordability and diversity, and applicant pool of 19 candidates for each space in the freshman class. In 2005 the board committed to increasing undergraduate enrollment by approximately 30 percent over a seven to ten-year period. This goal was accomplished ahead of schedule, and not only is Rice now larger, but also more diverse geographically, socio-economically, ethnically and racially. Additional information about Rice University is available at http://www.rice.edu/. The national executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been retained to assist Rice University with this recruitment. Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received by late February. Candidates should provide a professional resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the leadership profile, available at www.wittkieffer.com. These materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to Rice University’s consultants Robin Mamlet, Amy Crutchfield, Jennifer Desjarlais and Alexis von Kunes Newton at Rice-VPE@wittkieffer.com. The consultants can be reached by telephone through Leslie Donahue at 630-575-6178. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Associate Dean and Chair for Graduate Nursing University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington (“UTA”) invites inquiries, applications and nominations for the Associate Dean and Chair for Graduate Nursing. Led by Dean Anne Bavier, the College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the largest not-for-profit college of nursing in the country, with approximately 17,000 online and in person students. The College is committed to the University’s goal of enhancing excellence, growing student and faculty numbers, and significantly expanding its research footprint. UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation (“CONHI”) is a research driven institution that consistently attracts millions of dollars in grants each year from an array of sources, including the National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Health Resource and Services Administration, and the American Heart Association. CONHI is a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence and combines one of the nation’s largest and most successful nursing schools and a renowned kinesiology program offering degrees in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training and an undergraduate track in public health. It is the largest producer of registered nurses in Texas and a leader in the use of online platforms and simulation technology to help more students obtain nursing degrees. The College’s Smart Hospital is a national model for simulation instruction for all levels. The College’s masters and doctoral degrees are ranked among the best in the country. The College of Nursing is the largest academic unit within CONHI and consists of two academic departments: the Department of Undergraduate Nursing and the Department of Graduate Nursing. Reporting to CONHI Dean Anne Bavier, the Associate Dean and Chair for Graduate Nursing leads a department, which, on its own, rivals the size of most colleges of nursing. The Department’s current enrollment of approximately 750 graduate students is expected to grow in the coming years, as is the faculty, which currently consists of 31 full-time and 34 regular part-time faculty members, plus adjuncts and preceptors. The Department’s budget is over $7 million. In addition to serving as the leader of this exceptionally large unit and as a member of the Dean’s leadership council, qualified applicants will be eligible for appointment into a prestigious endowed professorship named after the College’s first dean. Individuals nominated and those who wish to apply should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and a bullet point summary of leadership roles held, including the scope of responsibilities and major accomplishments in each. Letters of interest are welcomed, but not required. Review of nominations and applications for the position will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. All nominations and applications should be sent electronically to: Associate Dean and Chair for Graduate Nursing Search Committee c/o Mirah Horowitz Russell Reynolds Associates UTAGraduateNursing@russellreynolds.com The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICESPRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY Prairie View A&M University invites applications for the position of Director of Library Services. The University seeks a dynamic, energetic leader who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, transformative leadership and an overall commitment to educational excellence. The Director leads the John B. Coleman Library in its mission to meet the needs of the University, articulates a strategic vision, and serves as advocate for the Library within the University and the larger community. The Director reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. As the chief administrative officer for the Library, the Director is responsible for providing leadership and oversight as well as management of fiscal resources. The Director is responsible for planning, budgeting, and staffing in support of the academic, instructional and information needs of faculty, students and staff. For more information about Prairie View A&M University and the John B. Coleman Library, please go to: www.pvamu.edu APPLICATION PROCEDURES: The position will remain as open until filled. To review this job announcement in its entirety and to apply online, please go to: jobs.pvamu.edu.For further assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 936-261-1730 or email jobs@pvamu.edu. Prairie View A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF LAND-GRANT PROGRAMSTHE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN SCIENCES Prairie View A&M University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs. The faculty appointment is at the rank of Professor. The University seeks a dynamic, energetic, eminent scholar-practitioner, who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, transformative leadership and an overall commitment to educational excellence and the land-grant mission. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides academic and administrative leadership for the College. As the chief administrative officer for the College, the Dean is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the college’s academic, research, and extension strategy and management of fiscal resources. Additionally, the Dean leads the faculty in planning and implementing academic programs, administering the college’s resources, ensuring continuous quality assessment for university and specialized accreditation, communicating with internal and external constituencies, increasing enrollment growth, and directing fundraising efforts. For more information about Prairie View A&M University and the College of Agriculture & Human Resources, please go to: www.pvamu.edu APPLICATION PROCEDURES: The position will remain as open until filled. The desired appointment start date is February 1, 2017. To review this job announcement in its entirety and to apply online, please go to: jobs.pvamu.edu. For further assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 936-261-1730 or email jobs@pvamu.edu. Prairie View A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer  

Dean of Academic Studies Lee College   Posting Number: 0000679 Job Title: Dean of Academic Studies PS Position#: 00000902 Position Status: Full-Time Salary: Starting salary range of $110,000 - $121,000 is based on the Lee College Administrative/Administrative Support Salary Scale, E81. Starting salary is commensurate with education and related work experience. Classification: Administrative Department: Dean of Academic Studies   Job Summary/Basic Function: Provide curricular and fiscal leadership and oversight for the Academic Studies Division consisting of eight (8) departments, including developmental and transfer instruction in the disciplines of Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Communication, Humanities, and Kinesiology. This includes program development and review to ensure articulation to transfer institutions, managing core curriculum based upon state and accreditation requirements, scheduling classes, implementing strategies to assist in skill improvement, and selecting, supervising, and evaluating approximately 160 full- and part-time faculty and staff.   Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Establish, monitor, maintain, and assess instructional programs in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board policies and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation agency. - Analyze data to effectively plan strategies that meet institutional goals for programs, staffing, class scheduling, facility utilization, fiscal management, and student persistence. - Serve as a liaison between the college and public schools, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, and governmental agencies. - Determine staffing requirements; manage and evaluate faculty and staff. - Conduct performance evaluations of personnel and facilitate faculty and staff professional growth. - Formulate, recommend, and oversee the annual operating budgets for the divisions and corresponding departments. - Collaborate with the Dean of Applied Sciences to support student persistence and completion of degree and certificate programs. - Prepare oral and written reports. - Support the day-to-day operations of Academic Studies. - Resolve student and faculty concerns.   Additional duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: - Remain current in the field of P-16 education. - Serve on numerous committees, including campus, community, and state. - Participate in Academic Studies Division events. -Perform other duties as assigned.   Excellent benefits accrue with this full-time position. This is a security sensitive position.   Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status.   Minimum Qualifications:  - Master’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the transfer disciplines - Five (5) years of full-time post-secondary teaching experience, preferably in a community college - Four (4) years of management experience, preferably in an academic setting - Administrative experience that includes fiscal accountability, supervision, program management, and development and strategic planning - Must have an understanding of the community college philosophy/mission, articulation, and student learning and persistence - Experience with processes and practices related to accreditation and institutional effectiveness - Experience with issues that affect faculty and instruction, including assessment of student learning, faculty governance, developmental education, curriculum development processes, faculty policies and procedures, and academic support services - Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects - Communicate effectively with diverse populations - Possess knowledge of faculty and staff summative and formative employee evaluation processes - Computer literate - Demonstrated ability to analyze data - Ability to access data and student information within a records system, preferably PeopleSoft, and understand academic advising and purchasing - Occasional travel within and out of state required - Weekend and evening work required   Preferred Qualifications: - Full-time post-secondary teaching experience in a community college - Management experience in an academic setting - Experience with oversight of distance education and dual credit programs   Campus/Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX Close Date: 01/31/2017 Open Until Filled No   Special Instructions to Applicants: This position requires applicants to attach the following documents: resume, cover letter, and copies of transcripts for all completed college credit work. (Official transcripts required upon employment.)   In addition, applicants must include a minimum of three (3) professional references on the online application.   Please do not mail, email, fax, or deliver any documents outside of the electronic application process.   To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/947628