The Positions

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, seeks two Associate Provosts and Academic Deans. Both deans report directly to the Provost. The primary areas of responsibility for the two deans will be the departments and interdisciplinary programs within the five academic divisions of the college; the division of these areas will be determined based upon the expertise and affinity of the successful candidates. The hiring of the two deans is part of a planned transition from internal interim deans, following a successful Provost search last year. Both deans will oversee and advance the work of academic programs in their areas, including oversight of budget and hiring. The two deans will work closely together, with the Provost, and with department chairs and faculty to advance the academic program of the College; a collaborative style is essential. The deans will also be responsible for oversight of general education programs, assessment of institutional student learning outcomes, and student academic experiences.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Expression of understanding and alignment with the mission of Gustavus Adolphus College, including a commitment to excellence in the liberal arts
• Achievement of a terminal degree, though not necessarily in an academic field within the division(s) they will lead
• Achievement of the faculty rank of associate or full professor at an academic institution
• Experience in teaching undergraduate students
• A minimum of two years of professional leadership experience (e.g., dean, associate/assistant dean, department chair, program/office director)
• Evidence of a commitment to college-wide goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated active listening skills and evidence of strong oral and written interpersonal communication that is both clear and concise
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership style working within and across divisions of an organization

Preferred:

• Experience in the evaluation and mentoring of faculty
• Experience with the creation and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives
• Experience with curriculum development
• Appreciation for varied pedagogical techniques
• Leadership within interdisciplinary programs
• Experience with development and/or implementation of assessment strategies for major institutional initiatives or programs
• Experience in budget development and management

The Institution

Gustavus Adolphus College is a highly selective, private, coeducational, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Founded in 1862, it has valued its Lutheran and Swedish heritages throughout its history. The college is guided by five core values: community, excellence, faith, justice, and service.

Gustavus faculty are currently developing a new general education curriculum and the entire community is committed to progress on the Gustavus Acts strategic plan.

Distinctions:

• Phi Beta Kappa
• The annual Nobel Conference®
• Two general education programs – a distributive core curriculum and an integrated studies approach
• The MAYDAY! Peace Conference and student-led Building Bridges Conference
• Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, National Science Foundation, and Truman fellowship winners
• Student-faculty collaborative research opportunities
• Writing Across the Curriculum
• Anticipated completion of a $70million addition/renovation to Nobel Hall of Science

Procedure for Candidacy

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following: a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences fit the position requirements and qualifications, a current CV, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Application review will begin on 20 January 2019 and will continue until the positions are filled. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered.

Nominations and other inquiries should be sent electronically the search committee co-chairs at deansearch@gustavus.edu.

Applications and inquiries will be held in strictest confidence until such time as the candidate and the college mutually agree on a more public final candidacy.

Gustavus Adolphus College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

For more information see our prospectus at https://gustavus.edu/provost/deansearch/.