Job description:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs ranks among the top 15 professional schools of public affairs at public universities in the country; our program concentration in nonprofit management ranks fifth in the nation.
The Institute is widely recognized for its role in examining public issues and shaping public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels, and for providing leadership and management expertise to public and nonprofit organizations.
Employment responsibilities:
Associate Dean / Faculty
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota seeks nominations and applications for an Associate Dean, a professional and administrative position. The person in this position will also hold a tenured faculty position, and play a leadership role in academics and research at the Humphrey Institute.
As the chief academic officer at the Institute, the associate dean provides leadership in the development of graduate degree programs offered by the Institute. S/he collaborates and coordinates with the director of graduate studies, faculty, and fellows to strengthen the for-credit degree programs. The associate dean provides leadership in the development and enforcement of policies and guidelines governing the instructional programs at the Institute and the management of all non-sponsored activities of the faculty, fellows, and staff.
As the college's chief research officer, the associate dean provides leadership in the management of research activities and oversight of Institute Areas, centers and outreach programs. The associate dean provides leadership in the development and enforcement of policies and guidelines governing the research and Area-based activities at the Institute and the management of all sponsored activities of the faculty, fellows, and staff, in coordination with appropriate staff in the financial services office, the dean's office, and the Area chairs. The associate dean performs other administrative duties that arise in the dean's office and the Institute, and represents the dean and the college within and outside the University as appropriate.
Essential qualifications:
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D., and a record of scholarly accomplishment, preferably in a field related to one or more of the Institute's Areas: Global Policy (including international economic development and foreign policy); Politics and Governance; Public and Nonprofit Leadership; Regional Policy and Planning; Science, Technology and Public Policy; and Social Policy; or equivalent professional experience. The candidate is expected to possess a broad knowledge of public affairs education.
Preferred qualifications:
Preferably, s/he will have been active in one or more of the various associations in which public affairs schools and faculty are members. This is a senior position and the candidate is expected to meet the standards for appointment at the academic rank of full professor with tenure. Experience in a senior public sector or public, non-profit or philanthropic policy-making position, and experience in an academic administrative position are both valuable, although not a requirement. The University seeks to achieve diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes and encourages nominations of persons from historically underrepresented groups.
Appointment details:
Nominations, including self-nominations, will be reviewed beginning 11/1/07. Nominations received after that date will be accepted until the position is filled.
Nominations or applications should be sent to:
Search Committee for Associate Dean (Attention: Wendy Lane)
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
152 HHH Center
301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: lanex025@umn.edu Fax: 612-625-3513
Nominees will be invited to submit application materials online to the University of Minnesota employment system at https://employment.umn.edu, requisition number 150856. Enter this quicklink in your browser https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66079. Individuals wishing to nominate candidates should submit a letter of nomination and complete contact information for the nominee to the address above. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Minnesota has an excellent package of retirement benefits, and health, dental, and faculty life/disability insurance. The starting date for this appointment is negotiable.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. |
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