Colleagues:
We are recruiting for a Dean of the Mildred and George Weissman School of
Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, City University of New York to begin
Fall 2008. The position is described below. Although not mentioned in the
position description, Baruch College is the host of the City University of
New York's Ph.D. program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Please pass along this announcement to anyone you think might be interested
in our position. Also, please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions.
Best,
Charles
Charles A. Scherbaum, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Baruch College, City University of New York
Box B 8-215
One Bernard Baruch Way
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 646-312-3807
Fax: 646-312-3781
Baruch College
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Dean and Professor - Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Closing Date
Open until filled (Search extended)
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
The Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences (WSAS), is one
of three schools that comprise Baruch College of The City University of New
York, one of the nations leading public institutions of higher education.
The School is an outstanding arts and sciences school with the atmosphere of
a small college and the resources of a major public university. The School
offers personalized, supportive attention for its 2,600 majors, as well as
unique programs linking the arts and sciences with business and public
affairs. The School has a dynamic, collegial, and nationally-recognized
faculty of more than 200 full-time members, organized into 12 departments,
with courses in the liberal arts disciplines traditionally considered
essential to a well-rounded education. All Baruch students take at least
half of their courses in the liberal arts and are required to complete a
minor in one of these disciplines. WSAS offers exciting opportunities for
freshmen students through learning communities, and for advanced arts and
sciences students through intensive interdisciplinary seminars and
independent study. WSAS features a series of specializations that bridge the
Weissman School with the Zicklin School of Business and School of Public
Affairs, such as Arts Administration, Business Journalism, Corporate
Communication, Graphic Communication, and Music Management. The School
offers Masters programs in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Corporate
Communication, and Financial Engineering. Each of these programs reflects
the unique position of a first-rate school of arts and sciences allied with
the largest accredited business school in the country.
The Dean reports to the Provost and serves as a member of the Presidents
Cabinet. He or she is responsible for leadership of the Weissman Schools
planning, budgeting and faculty development and for managing its programs to
enhance its quality and reputation. The Dean is expected to coordinate the
Schools role in carrying out the Colleges strategic plan and is
responsible for managing a budget in excess of $26 million. The Dean will
strengthen and expand relationships with both external and internal
constituencies and will help develop additional financial resources for the
School to carry out its mission.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
PhD and publication record suitable for appointment as a tenured full
professor as well as a minimum of 8 years related experience required.
Candidates must have a record of innovative leadership and a dynamic
academic vision for the future that will secure for the Weissman School its
competitive niche and reputation for excellence. Candidates must have a
record of accomplishment in management/administrative positions; familiarity
with academic institutions; effective communication and interpersonal
skills; appreciation of scholarly research; experience and ability to
promote the School and secure resources; demonstrated interest in the issues
concerning urban, metropolitan, academic institutions; high energy;
exemplary personal and professional integrity.
Compensation
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
TO APPLY:
Written nominations and applications, including résumés, should be submitted
to:
WSAS Dean Search Committee
Baruch College City University of New York
Office of the Provost
One Bernard Baruch Way, Box D -0710
New York, NY 10010
E-mail:
WSASDeanSearch@baruch.cuny.edu (Preferred)