DEAN POSITION
Western Carolina University (WCU) is a dynamic, fast-growing member
of the 16-campus University of North Carolina system. WCU is
dedicated to continuous enhancement of its academic programs and
integrating engaged learning with service to the region. Located in
Cullowhee, NC, WCU is situated in a beautiful valley of the Blue
Ridge Mountains, 52 miles west of Asheville and near the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park, one of the nation's most spectacular and
most visited national parks. From its 600- acre main campus, through
programs in Asheville, at various community colleges and online, the
University serves approximately 9,000 students from almost every
state in the United States and 39 other countries. In order to meet
emerging needs of the people of the state, WCU is committed to
doubling its enrollment within a decade. The current student body is
54 percent female and 46 percent male. Academically, WCU offers 120
areas of study for undergraduates and more than 50 graduate-level
programs. WCU is in the early stages of planning for the Millennial
Initiative, an ambitious and comprehensive regional economic
development strategy that will enable the university to partner with
business, industry and government. Plans call for WCU to develop 344
acres of recently acquired property on the West Campus and portions
of the existing campus to create multi-use neighborhoods that will
become home to a mix of academic buildings, research facilities,
business, industry and housing as part of a "knowledge enterprise
zone." The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools accredits WCU to award baccalaureate, masters,
education specialist and doctoral degrees. The University also holds
21 program accreditations and is a member of more than 30 state and
national associations and organizations to which its professional
programs are related. WCU has more than 500 full-time faculty
members; 73 percent hold doctoral or terminal degrees. More than 78
percent of the classes have fewer than 30 students and the student
faculty ratio is approximately 14-to-1.


Western Carolina University invites nominations and applications for
the position of founding Dean for the Kimmel School of Construction
Management and Technology. The university seeks dynamic and visionary
individuals to provide strategic leadership in support of the
university vision and mission. For additional information on the
university please go to www.wcu.edu.

FOUNDING DEAN, KIMMEL SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
The Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology enrolls
nearly 600 undergraduate and more than 50 graduate students, with
plans to reach 1,000 students over the next five years as part of a
growing university. The Kimmel School includes the Department of
Construction Management, the Department of Engineering and
Technology, and the Center for Rapid Product Realization.
Undergraduate programs include BS degrees in Construction Management,
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, and Engineering
Technology. The BS in Electrical Engineering is offered jointly with
the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Programs are
accredited by ABET or ACCE. Graduate programs include a Masters in
Technology and an on-line Masters in Construction Management. The
curriculum is supported with 16 laboratories and over $6M or recently
acquired equipment.


The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the
Kimmel School and reports to the Provost of the University. The
position demands an innovative and energetic individual to sharpen
and advocate the school's vision and mission consistent with the
university's strategic direction.


Interested candidates must possess a doctoral degree and an academic
or professional record that merits appointment as a full professor
with tenure. Other required qualifications include exemplary
leadership and management skills; effective communication skills;
experience in budgeting and resource management; experience in
obtaining external funding; demonstrated knowledge of and commitment
to excellence in higher education; experience in developing and
working with industry and community partners; and a commitment to
engage the region through academic programs, public service and
applied research.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:


The successful candidate will:


· Provide leadership in the management of the College
including resource development and the recruitment, supervision and
appointment of staff and faculty


· Market the College through interaction with local,
regional and national professional agencies and external constituents


· Build and manage key relationships within the region to
support the academic and service mission of the school


· Raise external funds to support the College's programs and
initiatives


· Plan for sufficient faculty growth in numbers and
expertise to meet the expansion opportunities of the school's programs


· Oversee the accreditation process associated with
construction management and technology programs


· Serve as an effective communicator and facilitator for
college schools and programs


· Establish, nurture, and maintain a college presence within
the construction management and technology community


· Coordinate collaborative efforts in academic planning,
faculty recruitment and ongoing faculty development


· Oversee the assessment of academic programs and build and
nurture a culture of accountability


· Develop, allocate and manage the College budget and take
leadership in providing transparency in budget development and
management


· Maintain sensitivity to the faculty viewpoint and seek
appropriate means for addressing faculty concerns



DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:


· Experience in building strong public/private partnerships


· Experience in licensing intellectual property


· Promotion and/or development of spin-off businesses


· Experience with construction, engineering and technology
based community agencies


· Visionary and collaborative skills required of a founding
dean


· High energy and a sense of humor


· High level of understanding of and experience with the
academic and professional community and culture


· Experience in U.S. based industry



APPLICATION PROCEDURES:


Please submit nominations or application materials, including a
letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae and names and contact
information for four references to the attention of the Search
Committee Chair.


Candidates are asked to apply online directly at:


Dean of Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology:
https://jobs.wcu.edu

The position (0619) will be available January 1, 2008, but the start
date is negotiable.






~Western Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer


that conducts background checks before employment~




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