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Doane University, one of the top liberal arts universities in Nebraska, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA).

Doane enrolls more than 1,000 students in its more than 30 undergraduate programs and approximately 580 students in nine graduate programs. Its historic 300-acre flagship campus is in Crete and houses its traditional undergraduate programs; its non-residential campus is located in Lincoln with an additional non-residential location in Bellevue, and there are various Doane educational sites located throughout Nebraska.

The university is experiencing an exciting period of growth and innovation, making this an exceptional time to join Doane’s Leadership Team as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Doane seeks a creative, strategic, and forward-thinking VPAA to advance its compelling core values, purpose, and mission, applied through the lens of the liberal arts. The next VPAA must demonstrate an appreciation for Doane’s distinctiveness and play a central role in realizing the university’s vision for its future as laid out in Doane’s 2023-2026 strategic plan. The successful candidate will join Doane as a visible, accessible, and engaged member of the community and will provide collaborative, transparent leadership for Academic Affairs.

To learn more about the VPAA opportunity, essential responsibilities, and required and desired qualifications sought, please review the position profile here.

Doane University is being assisted by Academic Search. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion by contacting Dr. Jerry Israel at Jerry.Israel@academicsearch.org or Andrea Cowsert at Andrea.Cowsert@academicsearch.org. Applications and nominations should be submitted electronically to DoaneVPAA@academicsearch.org. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the position profile; a curriculum vitae; and a list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by December 8, 2024, can be assured full consideration.

To learn more about Doane University, visit www.doane.edu.

Doane University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class recognized by state or federal law in admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs and activities.