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Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean Search University of Minnesota, Morris Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson and the UMM Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Search Committee are pleased to announce the following finalists for the position: Dr. Cheryl K. Contant Professor and Director, City and Regional Planning Program Georgia Institute of Technology Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 8-9, Dr. Gary DeCoker Professor of Japan Study and Professor of Japanese Studies Earlham College Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 1-2 Dr. Jane K. Fernandes Senior Fellow, Johnetta B. Cole Global Diversity and Inclusion Institute Bennett College Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 26-27 Dr. James F. O’Donnell Dean of Arts and Humanities and Director of the Honors Program Wayne State College Thursday-Friday, Oct. 4-5 Each candidate will be making a public presentations during the visit: “Opportunities and Challenges for Liberal Arts Education in the 21st Century,” place and time to be announced. The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean. In order to assure full consideration, applications must be received by July 15, 2007. The new Vice Chancellor will assume duties as early as January 1, 2008. A public liberal arts college of approximately 1800 students and 125 faculty, UMM was established as a baccalaureate-granting institution in 1960. Its original guiding principles of selective admission, academic excellence, and controlled growth have not changed. The college is recognized for its distinctive mission and its excellent faculty and student body. A charter member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, UMM is a solely undergraduate institution and, as an integral part of the University of Minnesota, shares in its aspirations and its strengths. Situated on 130 tree-shaded acres, the campus is located in the small (5000) rural community of Morris, on the edge of the lake region 160 miles west of Minneapolis. The UMM student body is diverse and talented. The median ACT of incoming freshmen is 25 and about one third have graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Fifteen percent of the students are from underrepresented populations. The UMM faculty, an exceptional group of individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, cultures, and geographic locations, is dedicated to achieving excellence in both teaching and research. Fifty-three percent of the faculty members are tenured and ninety-two percent hold a terminal degree. As the chief academic officer of UMM, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean reports to the Chancellor and is the ranking administrator on campus in the Chancellor's absence. Responsibilities include: working with chairpersons of the four academic divisions and other unit heads on the Morris campus, and with administrators throughout the University of Minnesota system; allocating funds for instructional and support programs; making recommendations to the Chancellor on personnel matters; promoting teaching and curriculum improvement, research, and outreach; and conducting general academic planning. The person selected will receive faculty rank based on teaching and research and will be considered for tenure. Salary and compensation are competitive nationally. Candidates for the position should possess the following qualifications: An earned doctorate or recognized terminal degree Eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor Administrative experience as a line officer in an accredited college or university <.li>A record of instruction, scholarship and professional achievement in higher education A detailed position description, including instructions for submitting an application or nomination for this important leadership position is available at www.academic-search.com/search.html. Dr. Bill Franklin, Senior Consultant Academic Search, Inc. 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 705 Washington, D. C. 20006 Phone: 830-249-1444 bjf@academic-search.com The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Institutional Profile For more information, please use the "Search Updates" link to the left.