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Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences (CALPS). The Dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate is expected to offer strategic leadership, a focus on innovation and a vision for the future that will inspire the faculty, students and staff to greater levels of academic, inclusive excellence.

The successful candidate must possess an earned terminal degree in an appropriate discipline for the College; a distinguished record of teaching, research and service consistent with the expectations of a tenured Professor at a research university; demonstrated leadership experience in higher education administration; budget development and implementation, lead strategic planning and continuous program improvement initiatives, management of personnel, review of tenure and promotion applications and experience with program assessment and review and success in student initiatives. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills; the ability to articulate effectively the College’s mission to students, faculty, alumni, external funding agencies and other decision-making bodies; the ability to develop and sustain collegial and productive relationships with on- and off-campus constituencies; and a commitment to ethical, high standards in education, cultural diversity and equal opportunity.

The position is available January 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately following the preferred application deadline of October 30, 2024 but will remain open until filled. Applications should be submitted as PDF documents and must include a letter of interest addressing the specific qualifications listed herein, a current curriculum vitae and the names, titles, relationships and contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) for five, professional references. Inquiries, nominations and application documents can be sent to CALPSDean@academicsearch.org.

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