Purdue University invites applications and nominations for Dean, College of Education.  The college has approximately 71 faculty, 59 staff, 383 graduate students, and 928 undergraduates on the West Lafayette campus.  Another 749 undergraduates from other schools/colleges are in its teacher education programs at West Lafayette.  Formed in 1989, the College of Education is a flourishing academic community that is making major contributions to educational excellence today and in the decades ahead.  More information about the Purdue University College of Education may be found at www.education.purdue.edu/.

Requirements:  As the College’s chief academic officer, the Dean is expected to support human, cultural, and intellectual diversity within an inclusive environment that encourages discovery and program development advancing the field of education; facilitate collaboration among programs within the College and University, including the regional campuses; and coordinate the College’s efforts with school districts, other universities and communities, and state, federal, and international agencies.   

Qualifications:  Major qualifications for the position include academic accomplishments as a scholar and teacher that meet the standards for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor within one of the College’s departments; a successful record of administrative leadership in higher education; national/international record of scholarship; skills in securing and allocating resources to provide quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, public engagement and outreach activities; success in securing and managing extramural funding; experience in strategic planning; the ability to work with other deans and administrators in developing goals and programs; and demonstrated expertise in addressing the needs of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.  The successful candidate will also possess energy, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate effectively.   

Application Procedure: The Search Committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best considerations, applications and nominations should be provided by September 19, 2008. An application should include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; a resume; and the names of five references with titles, addresses, business and home telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. The submission of materials as Microsoft Word attachments is strongly encouraged. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nominations, including the name, position, address and telephone number and e-mail address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the University in the search. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher; Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.; 42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206; Miramar Beach, FL 32550. Phone: 850.650.2277, Fax: 850.650.2272. E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com, bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer.