The University is seeking candidates for the position of dean of the Commonwealth College. The dean serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the college and reports directly to the executive vice president and provost of the University. The dean is responsible for the quality of academic programs in teaching, research and service; strategic planning; budgeting; fund-raising, alumni relations and outreach; and management of the college's facilities. Joseph Strasser retired as dean of the college July 15.
The position requires an individual who can lead effectively and manage a large and complex college that is geographically distributed. Candidates are expected to have significant academic achievement, preferably with credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of professor. The candidate should have a thorough familiarity with the philosophy and responsibilities of a large, research-oriented, land-grant institution and a commitment to quality and innovative teaching. Prior experience in academic administration with responsibility for personnel, programs and/or resources is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Commonwealth College, the University's largest college, consists of 12 campuses: Beaver, Delaware County, DuBois, Fayette, Hazleton, McKeesport, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton and York. The dean's administrative office is located at the University Park campus.
The Commonwealth College provides instruction and research opportunities, primarily at the undergraduate level. The college had a total credit enrollment of approximately 14,350 students for fall semester 1999. A full-time equivalent faculty and staff of approximately 1,400 people serve the college, supported by a budget of approximately $70 million.
Send nominations, applications and inquiries to David H. Monk, chair, Search Committee for Dean of the Commonwealth College, The Pennsylvania State University, 201 Old Main, University Park, Pa. 16802. In addition to a paper copy, the search committee would be pleased to receive applications or nominations on a diskette or by e-mail sent to PSUSearch@psu.edu. The search committee will begin to review applications Sept. 1, and will continue to receive them until the position is filled.
For more information about the Commonwealth College, check the Web at http://www.cwc.psu.edu/ or e-mail PSUSearch@psu.edu.