New employment opportunity at Western Washington University: Vice Provost for Research / Graduate School Dean<https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=7358>
About the Position: Western Washington University (Western) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. Western seeks a scholar and administrator who will foster innovation in research, collegiality, inclusiveness, and diversity in all its forms. This position reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a critical part of the university's central executive leadership team. The Vice Provost / Dean works with other executive leaders and the faculty in a collaborative collective bargaining environment to implement the university's mission. The Vice Provost / Dean is an active and visible leader within both the university and greater community. In conjunction with the department chairs and directors, as well as the various College committees and councils, the Vice Provost / Dean fosters integration between graduate education and research at Western; assists the public, industry, and others to secure access to university research expertise; and facilitates commercialization of Western's intellectual property. It is anticipated that the Vice Provost / Dean will assume the office on approximately August 1, 2017 Required Qualifications: * PhD or appropriate terminal degree * Qualifications consistent for appointment as a tenured, full professor in an appropriate academic unit including a record of scholarly achievement * Demonstrated success in managing graduate and research programs in a higher education environment including fiscal and budgetary management, organizational stewardship, resource management, and supervision of personnel * Demonstrated understanding of local, state, and federal compliance administration * Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research experiences * Demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion * Demonstrated leadership skills in collaborative decision-making, shared governance, and development of constructive interpersonal relationships Closing Date Notes: Application review begins February 6, 2017; position is open until filled For additional qualifications and information please click on the link above.
