Arkansas State University (ASU) is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. In pursuit of this commitment, the University seeks a leader to create and implement a shared vision for the College of Science and Mathematics (http://scimath.astate.edu).
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research, the Dean provides support and leadership for the departments of Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Physics; Computer Sciences; and Mathematics and Statistics. Responsibilities include: faculty recruiting and development; improving enrollment and graduation rates; expanding fundraising and externally funded research; enhancement of accreditation; curriculum development; contributing to globalization of the University; and facilitating the transition of the University into a more research intensive institution. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, strong interpersonal skills, organizational acumen, a record of scholarly and/or professional achievements warranting appointment as a tenured professor. Applicants should demonstrate strong commitment to teaching excellence; leading undergraduate and cross-disciplinary graduate programs; doctoral education; administrative, budgetary, and other leadership experiences; success in fundraising and obtaining extramural funding for grants/ contracts; and accomplishments in enhancing diversity of faculty and students.
The University and Community: ASU (www.astate.edu) is a public, multi-campus higher education system with enrollment of nearly 19,000. Approximately 11,500 students attend the Jonesboro campus where the student body is diverse. The campus has a renewed focus on international student recruitment and capital campaign development. Jonesboro has a population of 60,000 and is located 70 miles northwest of Memphis (www.jonesborochamber.org).
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Applications: Applications must be received online at https://jobs.astate.edu. Please review instructions for new users on the home page and select the Dean of Science and Mathematics position A00292. Applicants should upload a cover letter addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references. Review of completed applications will begin on March 16, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated starting date is August 1, 2009. Under the Arkansas' Freedom of Information Act, applications are subject to public inspection.
