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Position Number: 1698518
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Deans - Education

Dean, College of Education and Human Services

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves over 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: Position available July 1, 2020, start date negotiable

RESPONSIBILITIES:The Dean of the College of Education and Human Services serves as the chief academic officer for the College and reports to the Provost and Academic Vice President, providing College leadership in the support and implementation of the University's strategic plan,Higher Values in Higher Education. As a chief academic officer, the Dean is responsible for carrying out and fostering the vision, mission, development, and growth of the College through innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. The College's programs include: Counselor Education and College Student Personnel; School of Education; Health Sciences & Social Work; Kinesiology; Law Enforcement & Justice Administration; Military Science; and Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration. As the chief fiscal agent, the Dean is responsible for managing a budget including personnel and operating funds of a little over $10,000,000 and seeking extramural grants, contracts as well as private and corporate financial support. The Dean is charged with the overall responsibility for planning, developing and evaluating teaching, scholarship and service; recruitment, evaluation, and retention of faculty as well asdirecting accreditation procedures. In consultation with representative faculty committees, the Dean carries out the educational policies of the University and College and serves as a representative on standing and ad hoc administrative committees. The Dean promotes a collaborative, collegial environment based on open communication and shared governance and is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment. The Dean coordinates the activities of assistant and associate deans, department chairs and support staff.

RANK & SALARY: Dean and Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Western Illinois University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/hr/benefits.php .

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in a degree that is represented in one of the academic departments in the college from a regionally accredited university.* A distinguished record of teaching and scholarly or creative accomplishments and public service to justify a tenured appointment at the rank of professor is required.
The successful candidate will also have a distinguished record of:
administrative experience with strategic planning
efficient and strategic fiscal management
ability to acquire external resources through fundraising, grants, and contracts
fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative community for students, faculty, and staff
the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multiple constituencies and working with faculty and staff to promote and support a collegial environment, open communication, and shared governance
proactive commitment to the recruitment, advancement, and retention of a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, including but not limited to, historically marginalized populations
experience managing accreditation and strengthening affiliations with appropriate professional and academic organizations
development, evaluation, and assessment of academic programs
demonstrated experience in academic innovation
excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in:
holding the position as an academic administrator at the level of department chair, dean or equivalent
collective bargaining
proactive commitment to supporting faculty development in teaching, scholarship, and service
building and maintaining relationships with alumni, private and public stakeholders
assessment, accreditation, development and expansion of baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degree programs
supporting international academic development
managing relationships in a multi-campus environment
the application of technology to enhance learning in traditional, hybrid, and online courses
*For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be"in hand" at the time of application.

Additional Information:
THE COLLEGE: The College of Education and Human Services is a diverse, dynamic and progressive college comprised of7academic departments and four service centers. The College is nationally recognized for the quality of its varied programs, and for distance learning initiatives and technology integration in teacher education. In addition to offering16undergraduate majors,11graduate majors, and4post-baccalaureate certificates, the College offers a specialist and doctoral program in Educational Leadership. There are170faculty members that serve2,168undergraduate and748 graduate students. For more information on the College and its7departments, visit the College website athttp://www.wiu.edu/coehs

THE UNIVERSITY: Since 1902, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

More than 66 undergraduate degree programs, nearly 40 graduate programs and two doctoral programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation. Outside the classroom at Western, concerts, lectures, presentations, films, dance performances and more are performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, as well as a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment. The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 6,432): A traditional, residential four-year campus with offering a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Amtrak provides twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and points in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,192): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL.

Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
letter of application demonstrating experience with the required qualifications for the position and plans to contribute to the mission and vision of the College and Western Illinois University
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five current professional references
and a note indicating the nature of your relationship with each
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required?official
transcripts will be requested of selected candidate
5) separate statement regarding your proactive commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size in order to upload.

Screening will begin on December 6, 2019.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Susan A. Martinelli-Fernandez, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Martinelli-Fernandez@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu

To Apply, visit:
https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=117544