Oakland University
Director of the Honors College

Oakland University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Honors College. The successful candidate will have responsibility for leading a dynamic, growing Honors College that is currently the intellectual home for approximately 400 students with majors from across the institution. Oakland seeks an individual of vision to lead the Honors College as it expands into the next phase of its development. The Director is expected to set the intellectual tone for the Honors College community, to serve as a mentor to its students, and to act as a creative leader. The Director is responsible for the ongoing operation of the Honors College, ensuring that it is a vibrant, challenging, and exciting experience for the students. As an academic administrator the director is encouraged to maintain an active role of teaching and research with a senior level faculty appointment in a relevant school or college. The Director reports to the Senior Associate Provost and works in collaboration with the Honors College Council, deans, department chairs and faculty throughout the campus to develop cutting edge and timely curricula. Oakland University is a doctoral/research-intensive public institution that serves an enrollment of over 18,000 students. The university is located thirty miles north of Detroit in suburban Oakland County on 1,500 park-like acres.

Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree
- Academic record suitable for faculty appointment at
a senior rank
- Commitment to fostering excellence in student
academic achievement
- Commitment to cultivating a college culture in which diversity
is respected, valued, and leveraged
- Administrative experience at the department, school, or
university level
- Effectiveness in curricular planning and implementation
- Evidence of a collaborative leadership style and ability to
work effectively with students, faculty, and administrators;

Desired qualifications:
- Experience directing and/or substantial involvement including
teaching in an honors program
- Experience developing innovative undergraduate courses
and/or programs
- Familiarity with national developments in honors programs
- Experience in fund-raising

Information for Applicants: The review of credentials will begin
March 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. For best
consideration, please submit materials before April 15, 2010.
Applications should include:
- Letter of interest and description of qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Names, addresses, phone numbers and E-mails of at least
five references
- Candidates are encouraged to communicate via E-mail. Materials
should be directed to:

Dr. Susan Awbrey,
Senior Associate Provost,
Oakland University,
520 O'Dowd Hall,
Rochester, MI 48309
awbrey@oakland.edu
248-370-4955

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer