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Dean of the School of Science |
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Dean of the School of Science
San Francisco Bay Area
Saint Mary’s College of California invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Science. We seek a leader who will build upon a record of success and continue to develop our outstanding undergraduate science and mathematics programs. An independent institution of 3400 students , Saint Mary’s draws upon three principal traditions: Catholicism, the liberal arts, and the educational vision of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. We provide our students with an outstanding educational experience characterized by vibrant and innovative teaching, personal contact between professor and student, and collaborative research experiences. Departments and programs in the School of Science include: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science & studies, health science, mathematics & computer science, physics and astronomy, psychology, 3+2 engineering program and 2+2 pre-nursing program.
The Dean is responsible for the overall academic excellence of the School, recruitment and development of outstanding faculty and staff, promotion of pedagogical and curricular renewal, and improvement of educational effectiveness. The Dean is expected to foster a rich intellectual community, support faculty and student research, and effectively manage the administrative affairs of the School. The Dean also represents the School to constituencies inside and outside the College and assists in obtaining external resources for the School and the College. The Dean is the primary advocate for the nearly 50 full-time faculty who display a strong commitment to teaching, research, and mentoring of students. At the same time, the Dean ensures that the programs and policies of the School are consistent with the College’s mission and overall direction.
In addition to an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts mission of the College, the successful candidate will possess an earned Doctorate in an appropriate field, along with evidence of teaching excellence, high-quality scholarship and service, as well as solid administrative skills and a record of open and collaborative leadership.
Position is available summer 2010. Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations. Review of application materials begins Dec. 11, 2009. Please send application electronically as a Microsoft Word attachment and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of five references with names, titles, e-mails and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted until the candidate approves. All nominations and expressions of interest will be kept in strict confidence. Please direct inquiries, nominations and applications to:
Dr. Robert Kaffer
FENNELL ASSOCIATES
HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES
bobkaffer@gmail.com
(303) 423-4617 (Denver)
http://www.fennellassociates.org
St. Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Moraga - California - USA |
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10/28/2009 |
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