[AISWorld] Position of Dean of the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

[Lakshmi Iyer]

Appalachian State University (ASU) invites nominations and applications for
the position of  Dean of the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies.
ASU seeks an innovative and dynamic leader with administrative
experience in graduate
education, strong interpersonal skills, a strong research and teaching
background,
and an ability to direct planned growth in graduate education. The deanship
is a 12-month administrative appointment that reports directly to the
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.

The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies was organized in 1948. The
School’s mission is to support the academic and professional
development of graduate
students by offering a challenging intellectual environment that promotes
shared learning and discovery. A supportive graduate faculty advances graduate
students’ curiosity, passion, and knowledge, engaging students as colleagues
and guiding students to become active contributors to knowledge, creativity,
and innovation in their disciplines. With an emphasis on graduate education
as a fundamental part of the University's strategic priorities, the School
of Graduate Studies aspires to be recognized for innovative and responsive
graduate programs that provide relevant academic and professional
experiences for its students, preparing them for rewarding careers in
the increasingly
diverse communities of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

For more information, please visit: www.graddeansearch.appstate.edu.
<http://www.graddeansearch.appstate.edu/>

The Dean will provide outstanding leadership in realizing the vision and
achieving the goals of the Graduate School and University. The selected
candidate will be responsible for administering graduate education at
Appalachian, including oversight of graduate program review, analysis of
curricula, and monitoring of national trends in graduate education. The Dean
will also facilitate other activities associated directly with graduate
students, including recruitment, advising, commencement, student
orientation, professional development, graduate teaching assistant training,
faculty development, financial support for graduate students, and scholarly
activities.

Serving as the academic leader of the School, the Dean oversees more than 60
graduate programs at the master’s, specialist and doctoral levels;
provides assistantship,
fellowship, scholarship and research funding; and offers professional
development
programs for graduate students.
Required Qualifications

●      Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited
institution.

●      Record of academic achievement, including teaching and scholarly
activity, commensurate with appointment with tenure at the rank of
Professor.

●      Five years of administrative experience.

●      Demonstrated record of active involvement in graduate education.

●      Demonstrated record of effective leadership.

●      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to build
and maintain effective relationships within a diverse university community.
Preferred Qualifications and Applications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate innovative approaches
to graduate level funding and administration, including fundraising,
multidisciplinary studies, enrollment management, online and distance
education,
and demonstrate an appreciation of challenges and opportunities in graduate
education at a Comprehensive university.
Applicant Review

Confidential applications and nominations will be accepted until the
position is filled. Review of applications may begin upon receipt. For best
consideration, applications should be submitted by February 14, 2018.
How to Apply

A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences
including efforts to increase diversity and inclusion and interest in
the position
and a current resume or curriculum vitae. It is requested that the
application package include the names of five references with titles,
institutions, and contact information. References will not be contacted
until approval is provided by the candidate. These materials should be
submitted to the Appalachian State University application portal at
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/17349.

Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should send an email with
information
about the nominated individual to Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive
search firm, which is assisting ASU in this search. Please include the name,
position, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominee.
Inquiries and nominations should be submitted to:

Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners

Sharon A McDade, Principal & Senior Executive Leadership Consultant Patricia
Gibbs, Executive Search Consultant

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.

42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone:
850-650-2277 <(850)%20650-2277> / Fax: 850-650-2272 <(850)%20650-2272>

Email: jangreenwood at greenwoodsearch.com, bettyasher at greenwoodsearch.com,
sharonmcdade at greenwoodsearch.com <sharonmcdade at greenwoodsearch.com>,
patriciagibbs at greenwoodsearch.com <cindyreed at greenwoodsearch.com>



Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus
University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the
University enrolls approximately 18,000 students. Appalachian aspires to be
the destination institution for dedicated students who seek
challenging academic
programs and co-curricular experiences, engaged faculty and a vibrant campus
culture that will shape them into engaged, responsible global
citizens. Inspired
by the ideal of sustainable community, Appalachian seeks to deliver the
Southeast’s best comprehensive, progressive education. *For* *more*
*information* *about* *Appalachian* *State* *University,* *please* *visit*
http://www.appstate.edu

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational
programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions
of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability,
veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application
and nomination process by contacting Christy M. Cook, Executive Assistant at
cookcm at appstate.edu o <cookcm at appstate.edu>r by telephone at 828-262-2070
<(828)%20262-2070>. Proper documentation of identity and employability will be
required before the hiring process can be finalized. Any offer of employment
to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt
of a satisfactory criminal background report.
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| Professor of IS and Director of Graduate Applied Data Analytics Program
Walker College of Business | Appalachian State University
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Boone, NC 28608 | USA
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