Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Job ID: 7083018
Company Name: Univ. of Ark. Clinton School of Public Service
Field of Interest: Education
Job Function: Academic: Full-time
Location(s): Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201, United States
Posted: August 10, 2010
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Degree Desired: Doctorate
Level of Experience: Senior/Executive
Required Travel: 0-10%
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Contact Person: Dianne Kelly
Email Address: ddkelly@clintonschool.uasys.edu
Phone: 501-683-5226
Apply URL: http://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu
Job Description
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service (http://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu) invites applications and nominations for an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs position. The Associate Dean will bring a successful and results-laden record of substantive administrative experience, community engagement and scholarship to the position and will be responsible for directing the student, curricular and faculty programs of the master’s degree program in public service at the Clinton School. The Clinton School is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, on the campus of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.
The School’s focus is on building global leadership in issues related to community and economic development, social change, civic engagement and enhancing the capacity of people to work across disciplinary, racial/ethnic and geographic boundaries. The centerpiece of the School is the Master of Public Service (MPS) degree, an innovative program designed to integrate theory and practice, including a strong emphasis on student participation in community-based and service-learning projects locally, nationally and internationally. The curriculum includes core and elective courses, plus completion of three major public service projects. The program is enriched with a series of distinguished lecturers who discuss current events, domestic and foreign policy issues and career options.
Candidates for the Associate Dean position must possess the following:
1. Earned doctorate or equivalent degree
2. Experience in academic administration and a record of effective leadership and successful faculty development
3. Qualified for tenure in a school of public affairs, public administration or similar program
4. Success in advancing academic excellence and dedication to community engagement and service learning
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Experience in leading strategic planning effort
7. Ability to establish and sustain research and academic team efforts
8. Excellence in building internal and external partnerships/relationships
9. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Applications and nominations will be accepted until a new Dean is selected. Review of applications will begin in mid-October 2010, for an appointment to begin July 2011. Applications should include a letter discussing qualifications for, and interest in the position, curriculum vitae and a list of names and contact information (address, e-mail and phone number) of four references.
Applications, nominations and inquiries should be addressed:
Dean James L. “Skip” Rutherford III
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
1200 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 683-5200
Electronic submission to ddkelly@clintonschool.uasys.edu is encouraged.
Applications are subject to disclosure upon request under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
Contact Person: Dianne Kelly
Email Address: ddkelly@clintonschool.uasys.edu
Phone: 501-683-5226
Apply URL: http://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu
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