Purdue University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School.  This senior academic officer is charged with advancing the preeminence of Purdue’s system wide Graduate School.

Responsibilities:  The dean of the Graduate School has significant opportunities to enhance the diversity of the University.  Purdue’s next dean of the Graduate School will also promote partnerships and collaborations within the University, especially with the office of the vice president for research, to support and steward the research experiences of graduate students.  The dean will promote Purdue graduate programs nationally and internationally.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree with academic credentials for appointment to the rank of Full Professor; a nationally recognized record of scholarship/research; achievement in developing and managing academic programs and fellowships; success in mentoring graduate students; experience in personnel and fiscal management, including development activities; a vision and passion for the masters and doctoral experiences, and the skill to engage and facilitate interpersonal and public communication with a variety of audiences.

Application Procedure:  The Search Committee will begin reviewing completed applications March 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  To receive full consideration, please send a letter of interest that outlines qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references (including postal/email addresses and phone number).  Nominating letters should describe the nominee’s current position, contain contact information, and provide an assessment of the person’s suitability for the position.  Send applications or nominations in electronic format (PDF files) to contreni@purdue.edu.  For further information contact: Dr. John Contreni, Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, 1290 Beering Hall, 100 North University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2058; phone: 765-494-3661.