The Provost Search Committee seeks an individual with an outstanding record of innovative academic leadership, distinguished scholarship and teaching, and a passion for the liberal arts. The Provost will provide intellectual vision and strong academic leadership and is responsible for the academic program and budget, educational policy, academic appointments, and the stimulation of teaching and research. As the chief academic officer, the Provost serves as administrator-in-charge when the President is absent. The position becomes available on or about July 1, 2010.

Founded in 1845, Wittenberg is an independent, residential liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio offering a rich liberal arts education dedicated to intellectual inquiry and wholeness of person within a diverse residential community. Reflecting its Lutheran heritage, Wittenberg challenges students to become responsible global citizens, to discover their callings, and to lead personal, professional, and civic lives of creativity, service, compassion, and integrity. Wittenberg is recognized nationally for its excellent faculty and commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. A series of new academic initiatives reflect the university s commitment to international engagement, interdisciplinary majors, and experiential learning. Wittenberg enrolls approximately 1900 students from 40 states and 26 nations, and has a full-time faculty of 145 members. The University is located in a residential area of Springfield, a city of 62,000 in a metropolitan area of 140,000 in southwestern Ohio that is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati. Wittenberg hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and grants a total of forty two undergraduate majors, as well as a master s degree in education.

The search committee seeks an individual who will:

Articulate, embrace, and exemplify the values of a liberal arts education and the Wittenberg mission;
Bring to the position a notable record of classroom teaching experience and acknowledged scholarship commensurate with that of a senior faculty member;
Foster a healthy collegial environment among faculty, staff, and students by providing inspirational leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to diversity and justice;
Demonstrate confident and effective academic leadership, management, and administrative skills, and;
Promote the university s strategic plan in a manner that cultivates consensus around curricular innovation.

The search committee will begin the review of credentials immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, credentials must be received on or before March 1, 2010. Candidates are asked to submit electronically a letter of interest that responds to the leadership characteristics outlined in the search profile (www.wittenberg.edu/provostsearch), a resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references.

Both application materials and candidate nominations may be submitted to:

Jerry G. Pankhurst, Ph.D., Chair
Provost Search Committee
Wittenberg University
wittenberg@academic-search.com

Drs. Bruce T. Alton and Thomas B. Courtice of Academic Search, Inc., Washington, DC are assisting with the search. Interested candidates or nominators may contract Dr. Alton at 202-262-8250 or bta@academic-search.com.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. We believe it is educationally imperative to further our students' appreciation and understanding of a culturally diverse society, and we are committed to ensuring a diverse environment for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or disability. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Learn more about Wittenberg by visiting its homepage at www.wittenberg.edu.