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July 20, 2011 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Community Engagement The University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns (CSC) Click here for more information July 20, 2011 Dean, Institute for Global Citizenship Macalester College Macalester College seeks a Dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC) to fulfill the College’s ambitious vision for this program, which is integral to its mission-driven commitment to internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. Established in 2005, the Institute’s mission is “to encourage, promote, and support rigorous learning that prepares students for lives as effective and ethical ‘global citizen-leaders’; innovative scholarship that enriches the public and academic discourse on important questions of global significance; and meaningful service that enhances such learning and/or scholarship while enriching the communities within which Macalester is embedded.” The IGC is well-positioned to extend its reach and impact across the College’s academic program. This work will require a Dean who possesses the inclination and ability to reach out to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to build programming and support, a Dean with strong consensus-building skills, management skills, a willingness to explore innovations and take risks –and a clear understanding of the liberal arts. The Dean of the IGC reports to the Provost. Responsibilities include strategic planning for the Institute and guiding the operations of its three constituent parts: the International Center, the Civic Engagement Center, and the Internship Program. The Dean of the IGC will have a close working relationship with the Dean for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership in higher education and have the ability to be an articulate spokesperson and effective advocate for the Institute. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate or have comparable experience and have a proven record of scholarly achievement in any of a variety of areas related to civic engagement, internationalism, and/or multiculturalism. The Dean will hold a faculty appointment in an appropriate academic department and be expected to teach two courses per year. Macalester is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million people and is home to numerous colleges and universities. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1,900 undergraduates from 49 states and over 90 nations. The College maintains a long-standing, mission-driven commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff, Macalester strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. Materials should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word documents strongly preferred) to Macalester College’s consultants, Dennis M. Barden and Katherine Haley Will at MacDeanIGC@wittkieffer.com. Confidential inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to Dennis M. Barden at 630.575.6167 or Kate Will 603.748.4399. ***** July 5, 2011 Executive Director IUPUI Center for Service and Learning IUPUI, an outstanding public urban research university located in the heart of Indianapolis, seeks applicants for the Executive Director of the IUPUI Center for Service and Learning. IUPUI, serving over 30,000 students including 21,000 undergraduate students, has become a national leader in promoting civic engagement and has been nationally recognized; including three Presidential Awards for Community Service, the 2006 Carnegie Foundation Classification for Community Engagement, two Saviors of our City citations, recognition in Colleges with a Conscience, and US News and World Report recognition for service learning each year since 2002. The Center for Service and Learning (CSL) is one of three IUPUI learning-based centers that also include the Center for Research and Learning and the Center for Teaching and Learning. The executive directors of three centers report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Executive Director (ED) provides vision and leadership to the CSL, exercises fiscal responsibility over budgets and grants, provides oversight for the operations of the Center, and its staff and programs. The ED collaborates with other campus units on teaching, research and service as it relates to civic engagement, conducts research on issues related to civic engagement in higher education, and expands campus capacity to assess and conduct scholarship on civic engagement. The ED promotes CSL’s work on campus, nationally and internationally. Because the successful candidate will assume a tenured, senior faculty appointment in an appropriate academic discipline, a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. At least five years of supervisory, program leadership, and/or academic administrative experience in a relevant position is expected, as are experiences in working closely with academic and support service units, appreciating and advocating for diversity, inclusion, and equal access to educational opportunity. The successful candidate will have teaching experience (including service learning courses), faculty development experience, and a strong record of scholarship including the development of significant grant proposals and success in securing external funding. Candidates are invited to submit an electronic application that includes:
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled with an anticipated starting date on or before July 1, 2012. IUPUI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D. Applications should be sent electronically to Ms. Susan Christian, Academic Support Specialist, Office of Academic Affairs, at suechris@iupui.edu. A detailed position description may be viewed at http://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/. Direct any questions to Dr. Mary L. Fisher, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at mlfisher@iupui.edu, or 317-278-1846. |
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