Current Assignments : Open Positions

Dean, David Crawford School of Engineering

Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty

Date of Issue:	January 15, 2010
Title:	Norwich University – Northfield, VT Dean, David Crawford School of Engineering
Opportunity Summary:	The Dean is the academic leader and chief executive officer of the David Crawford School of Engineering (DCSE). The hired candidate will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty. The Dean is responsible for administration of school instruction and works closely with the greater university community, faculty, staff and students. Additionally the Dean directs research, and outreach and engagement activities to further the implementation of the University Strategic Plan. The David Crawford School of Engineering was named on May 11, 1998 in honor of David C. Crawford ’52, and his father David Crawford, ’22, professional engineers whose careers exemplify Alden Partridge’s vision of civil engineers as the builders of America’s future. The school is ABET accredited. This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced and capable individual seeking further personal career challenge and development. Norwich University has a clear strategic vision and plan with a focus on the dynamic growth of the University while continually improving all aspects of the institution. In keeping with the proud tradition of the university, the Dean will be asked to wear a military uniform; the position carries with it the rank of Colonel in the Vermont State Militia. The University is located in Northfield, VT, close to the city of Burlington, and near I-89 making it easily accessible to major cities throughout the northeast. Norwich University has a proud tradition dating back to its founding in 1819 by Alden Partridge. Captain Partridge’s original vision for the University ---to educate citizen soldiers---in an American style, is vibrantly alive and continuing to evolve. From its origin, the curriculum embraced a cutting edge educational philosophy designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of active roles in society including military, government and professional careers. The Liberal Arts at Norwich in the 19th Century included not only, classic studies but also, modern languages, science, history, literature, mathematics as well as a Professional curriculum that covered instruction in military tactics, engineering, agriculture and other applied topics. http://www.norwich.edu/about/history.html The Dean of the DCSE will report to the Vice President Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty (VPAA/DoF). A search for a new VPAA/DoF is currently underway. It is expected that the position will be filled in 2010.
Key Job Responsibilities:	As leader of the school, the Dean acts as a liaison between the faculty, staff and students, and the university administration. The Dean is the primary decision maker of the school in the administering of policies and execution of programs, and provides vision and leadership by: Fostering distinguished records of professional development, teaching, and service to the engineering profession; Providing sound administrative decision making and guidance consistent with the mission of the DCSE and Norwich University; Fostering of cross-disciplinary partnerships and the facilitation of outreach and engagement activities; Developing fiscal policy, preparation of budgets, and allocation of funds; • Following university policy on appointment, evaluation and dismissal procedures for faculty and staff; Sharing with the faculty and staff impending decisions on policy, allocation of funds, appropriate personnel matters and all other matters of concern to the faculty and staff;
Key Performance Indicators:	First 6 months increasing involvement with external organizations (state, regional, national) increasing faculty participation in school governance issues ensuring that the curriculum remains interesting, relevant, and current At 6-12 months increasing the endowment via external development opportunities At 12-24 months maintaining ABET accreditation and appropriate assessment procedures increasing engineering enrollments raising faculty standards and delivering higher professional development outcomes
Required Qualifications / Experience:	An earned Doctorate in Norwich University engineering or a closely related field; Tenurable at an ABET accredited institution in a Norwich University Engineering discipline. A minimum of five years of teaching experience in a Norwich University Engineering discipline or closely related field. Experience in management and leadership demonstrated by success in an administrative position(s) in a university or in an equivalent executive position(s). Vision, capability and experience to address the changes and challenges facing engineering education. A commitment to enhancing undergraduate education. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in fundraising.
Desirable Qualifications:	Experience with state and federal agencies; industry; national laboratories; patents; federal initiatives; technology transfer. Demonstrated experience in strategic and short-term planning, program development, personnel management, team building, and working with professions related to the school. Demonstrated advocacy for collaborative and broad-based engineering involvement with science and other disciplines to foster interdisciplinary outreach and research.
Key Personal Qualities / Experience & Work Style:	The new Dean will be an experienced administrator who will be able to successfully engage and lead the faculty and staff towards achieving academic and strategic institutional goals in a way that helps to build campus unity and strength. The hired candidate will understand how to work in a collegial manner with faculty and staff on changes and innovations, respects the faculty governance system, and can be a voice for the faculty’s needs and concerns. He or she will possess a demonstrated track record of progressive success working with faculty, staff, students and senior administration. It will be vital for the Dean to be easily approachable, able to build consensus and when appropriate, decisive. He or she needs to be a leader that university constituencies will come to trust and respect.
Compensation:	Salary is competitive. A full benefit package will be offered. More detailed information about compensation will be provided to qualified candidates.
Interested Candidates:	Please send Cover Letter and CV in confidence to deancsoe@kulpercompany.com We are looking forward to receiving responses from qualified candidates as soon as possible. It is the goal of the search committee to begin interviewing candidates in January 2010. Interviews will continue until a finalist group is selected.

Date of Issue:	January 15, 2010
Title:	Norwich University – Northfield, VT Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty
Opportunity Summary:	The Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty (VPAA/DoF) will be a key member of the executive team of Norwich University responsible for leading the long-term development and success of University academic programs. As the chief academic officer of the University, the VPAA/DoF is a member of the president's cabinet and works closely with the President, Deans, faculty members, alumni, University trustees and fellows to develop, administer, and continually improve every aspect of University academic programs. As Dean of the Faculty, the hired candidate will be an advocate for the faculty and represent the faculty to the administration. This dual role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced and capable individual seeking further personal career challenge and development. In keeping with the proud tradition of the University, the VPAA/DoF will be asked to wear a military uniform; the position carries with it the rank of Brigadier General, (Honorary). Norwich University has a clear strategic vision and plan with a focus on the dynamic growth of the university while continually improving all aspects of the institution. The University needs an experienced academic administrator to become the next VPAA/DoF. The University is located in Northfield, VT, close to the city of Burlington. Its beautiful campus is near I-89 making it easily accessible to major cities throughout the northeast. Norwich University has a proud tradition dating back to its founding in 1819 by Alden Partridge. Captain Partridge’s original vision for the university ---to educate citizen soldiers---in an American style, is vibrantly alive and continuing to evolve. From its origin, the curriculum embraced a cutting edge educational philosophy designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of active roles in society including military, government and professional careers. The Liberal Arts at Norwich in the 19th century included not only, classic studies but also, modern languages, science, history, literature, mathematics as well as a Professional curriculum that covered instruction in military tactics, engineering, agriculture and other applied topics. The foundational educational philosophies held by Captain Partridge paved the way for many innovative “firsts” such as the founding of ROTC, the admission of the first female cadets in a military college and other important educational innovations. To this day, Norwich is dedicated to stretching educational boundaries to drive the continued growth and development of this very unique university and culture and its broader impact on our country. http://www.norwich.edu/about/history.html
Key Job Responsibilities:	The VPAA & DoF is a direct report to the President and is responsible for supervising the development, administration and evaluation of all academic curricula and academic support units. The VPAA & DoF is expected to provide personal and academic leadership that advances the institution’s goals of academic excellence and an outstanding learning environment for all students.
Key Performance Indicators:	First 6 months Learn the key elements of NU culture—its preferred work style by observing, listening and asking the questions. Begin to earn the trust and respect of all key constituents. Provide leadership to and model the principles of our shared governance system, particularly in providing a voice for faculty perspectives in institutional decision making. Provide leadership and information to engender faculty support for institutional decisions. Lead the continuing discussion on the nature and extent of expectations for faculty to participate in scholarly activity and original research. Provide academic program support for improvements in student retention. Maintain full accreditation for the University and for the separately accredited academic programs, making maximum use of the self study process to improve institutional performance. At 12-18 months Understand the budget process. Continue to build trust and respect with all key constituents. Suggest and discuss approaches with President that will optimize faculty composition, performance and student:faculty ratio. Lead the development and integration of a rigorous program of assessment of student outcomes in all academic programs. Lead the continuing development of opportunities and recognition for research and scholarly activity. Support the ongoing development of a robust program of leadership training for undergraduate students that is being led by the VP for Student Affairs. Support the continued integration of service learning, internships, and community service either within or parallel to undergraduate academic programs. Support the continued improvement of our campus climate in the area of diversity, inclusion, and respect for differences. At 18-24 months Lead the ongoing review and development of general education standards and outcome measures for all undergraduate students Lead the ongoing examination of academic programs and degree offerings to see whether programs should be eliminated, enhanced, or added. Lead the development and implementation of automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness in academic administration. Immediate challenges include implementing online registration, providing automated support for academic advising, improved automation of course and classroom scheduling, and realizing a return on our investment in electronic document management.
Qualifications / Experience:	The VPAA & DoF will be a seasoned educator and leader with an earned doctorate or terminal degree who is qualified for appointment with tenure at the rank of professor. Superior candidates will have a record of excellence in teaching and scholarship; significant administrative experience commensurate with appointment at the vice presidential level; the ability to provide strong academic leadership and work effectively with faculty and colleagues in a shared governance environment; a strong, demonstrable personal and professional commitment to improving student learning through measurement and use of student outcomes; knowledge of and experience in distance education and online programs; and expertise and skill in the use of current information technology
Key Personal Qualities / Experience & Work Style:	The new VPAA/DoF will be an experienced academic administrator who will be able to successfully engage and lead the faculty towards achieving academic and strategic institutional goals in a way that helps to build campus unity and strength. The hired candidate will be an academician who understands how to work together with faculty on changes and innovations, respects the faculty governance system, and can be a voice for the faculty’s needs and concerns. He or she will possess a demonstrated track record of progressive success working across various schools and with faculty, students and senior administration. It will be vital for the VPAA/DoF to be easily approachable, able to build consensus and when appropriate, decisive. He or she needs to be a leader university constituencies will come to trust and respect.
Compensation:	Salary is competitive. A full benefit package will be offered. More detailed information about compensation will be provided to qualified candidates.
Interested Candidates:	Please send Cover Letter and CV in confidence to nuvpaadf@kulpercompany.com We are looking forward to receiving responses from qualified candidates as soon as possible. It is the goal of the search committee to begin interviewing candidates in January 2010. Interviews will continue until a finalist group is selected.