Senior Consultant: Stacey Morgan Foster
stacey.foster@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Marcie Mikolay
marcie.mikolay@academicsearch.org
Central Washington University (Central or CWU) invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the College of the Sciences (COTS). The new Dean will join a friendly and collaborative academic home, with exciting possibilities for innovative programs and partnerships, faculty and staff colleagues who are sincerely focused on excellence and student success, and students who aspire to contribute to the betterment of society and who desire to expand their opportunities for a generational legacy of college attainment.
Qualifications
Required
- Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline associated with programs represented in the College of the Sciences
- Four years of leadership experience directing academic endeavors at the level of department chair/equivalent or above, or equivalent experience in the public or private sector outside academia
- A record of teaching effectiveness, professional leadership, and scholarship sufficient to support tenure and appointment as a professor in one of the College’s academic departments
- Demonstrated experience with budgetary and personnel resources, including faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) processes, or equivalent employee feedback and promotion processes
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, other college deans, and students to develop, articulate, and implement a shared vision and strategic initiatives for the College
- Excellent interpersonal, written and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and evidence of experience effectively engaging and working with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and communities
- A commitment to shared governance and collaborative decision making
- Ability to engage external stakeholders and work effectively with donors and grant agencies
- OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
- Attainment of the rank of full professor
Preferred
- Experience with complex budget and management operations that include multiple revenue streams and multiple layers of policy requirements
- Leadership of strategic planning at the program level or above
- Experience in leading transformative change, particularly in the face of evolving higher education landscapes, technological advancements, or shifts in student demographics
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program review, including through multiple delivery modes
- Successful record of community engagement and/or fundraising with donors, foundations and/or public organizations to include partnerships with industry, government, or research organizations that benefit students and faculty research
- Experience managing programs in a multi-site (locations) environment
- Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty, as well as promoting professional development for both faculty and staff, to include best practices for recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff
- Experience in establishing partnerships with diverse populations, including Hispanic and tribal communities
- Experience with student retention and recruitment efforts, strategic enrollment planning, and high impact programs
- Oversight of accreditation efforts/reports and/or in conducting accreditation reviews and other state/national standards compliance
- Leadership experience at a level beyond department head
- Experience as a faculty member or administrator in a collective bargaining environment
Application and Nomination Process
Central Washington University is assisted by Academic Search. A completed application will include the following documents, to be separately submitted electronically in pdf format:
- A cover letter which clearly summarizes how the applicant addresses each of the listed required qualifications, preferred qualifications (as applicable), and leadership agenda/characteristics. The letter should include a discussion of how the applicant’s experiences, ideas, and abilities contribute to CWU’s diversity initiatives and values.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) that includes responsibilities and accomplishments, as well as scholarly achievements.
- Names and contact information for five references with a note indicating the relationship to the applicant. (References will not be contacted without permission.)
More information about the position, institution, qualifications, and application process may be found on the Academic Search website; please download the full position profile.
Nominations and applications should be sent to CWUCOTSDEAN@academicsearch.org.
The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by January 27, 2025 can be assured full consideration.
Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity with Stacey Morgan Foster, JD, senior consultant, at stacey.foster@academicsearch.org.
Compensation and Benefits
Classification range: $155,784 to $249, 255
Anticipated hiring range: $185,000 to $230,000
Benefits and Other Employment Information
CWU is committed to investing in its employees and creating a healthy and successful work environment. The University offers medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits and Leave as well as the CWU HR webpage.
The campus has a collective bargaining agreement environment for faculty and staff. Administrators, including the deans, are exempt employees and are not covered by a CBA. Retreat rights for academic deans are negotiated as part of the hiring process.
