Professional Opportunities

Director
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean, Jordan College of Fine Arts
Associate Director Advancement Research

Director
Academic Affairs is searching for a newly-created Director level staff position. The area is currently unnamed, and an initial responsibility of this Director will be to develop the name and integrate the functional areas of the Honors Program, Post-Graduate Studies, in addition to all services for fellowships, scholarships, and grants. Candidates are sought who have a terminal degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience, with preference given to those with five or more years, at the collegiate level. This position requires skills in budget management, supervision of professional level and administrative staff, excellent written and verbal communication, and both individual student advising and overseeing collaborative honors thesis work between students and faculty.

This position is open to internal applicants only. Interested applicants please send a cover letter and a copy of your curriculum vitae to Kendra Hormann, Office of the Associate Provost Student Academic Affairs. Applications will be taken until 9/19.

Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities and Desired Characteristics

The Dean must be a leader who will guide the academic direction of our College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which enjoys an established and growing reputation for academic excellence. Responsibilities include maintaining and strengthening the quality of programs and faculty, and working with the provost and deans of the other Butler colleges to help fulfill the university’s educational mission. The university is seeking candidates who will:

Support and promote the excellence of faculty in teaching, service and scholarship

Champion and promote the Liberal Arts tradition to diverse constituencies, both on and off campus

Model servant leadership, equanimity, geniality, composure, and self-possession
Address challenges creatively and innovatively
Listen and communicate effectively
Value pedagogical innovation and support diverse educational opportunities (e.g. study abroad)
Lead collaboratively and promote a culture of transparency and openness
Cultivate strategies to attract, develop, and retain talented and diverse students, faculty and staff
Identify and obtain external funding and support for institutional initiatives
Maintain cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships with local, regional, national, and international constituencies, as well as with other groups within the university.

Expected credentials are:

A terminal degree in any of the disciplines in the college
A record of excellence in teaching and scholarship
Significant administrative experience, including responsibility for budgeting, program/curricular development, and personnel/facilities management.

In this search, Butler University wishes to reinforce its commitment to diversity in its leadership. We are an equal opportunity employer; therefore, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. To read in more detail see LAS Dean Search.

Butler University (located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 13^th largest city in the United States) is a dynamic, private, comprehensive university with 3,900 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The university combines a commitment to personalized liberal education with fully accredited professional programs. The beautiful 290 acre campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Jordan College of Fine Arts, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the College of Business, and the College of Education.

Applications are due by November 23, 2009, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin November 24, 2009, and will continue until a selection is made. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who may be invited to contribute letters and commentary. Pursuant to university policy, applications of finalists invited to campus for interviews are made available to all members of the Butler University community.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be submitted electronically to Dean Mary Andritz, Butler College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Chair, LAS Dean Search Committee, c/o Donna Charles (dcharles@butler.edu). Please send all materials in .pdf format.

Dean, Jordan College of Fine Arts

With the completion of a $154 million fundraising campaign and implementation of a new strategic plan, Butler University, which combines liberal arts and professional studies in a thriving urban setting, is poised to strengthen its position as a leading masters comprehensive university. We invite nominations and applications for the position of Dean, Jordan College of Fine Arts. The Dean reports directly to the Provost, is the principal academic and administrative officer of the College, and is responsible for academic and artistic programs, financial planning, and the daily operations of the College in consultation with its faculty and staff. Combining conservatory-style programs with a curriculum rich in the liberal arts, the Jordan College of Fine Arts is the home of nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate programs in music, dance, theatre, media arts, visual arts, and arts administration, and graduate programs in music. The Dept of Dance, School of Music, and Dept of Theatre are accredited institutional members of their respective national associations, NASD, NASM, and NAST. The college is vitally connected to the Indianapolis community through its faculty scholars and artists, student performances and internships, and the varied programs at Clowes Memorial Hall. For more information on specific responsibilities and type of candidate we are seeking, visit www.butler.edu/jcfa/jcfa-dean-search

Expected credentials are:

A terminal degree or equivalent professional and leadership experience in any of the fields in the College.
Scholarly and creative achievements commensurate with appointment as a full professor at Butler University.
Significant administrative experience, including responsibility for budgeting, program/curriculum development, and personnel/facilities management.
Demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body.

Applications are due by November 30, 2009, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009, and will continue until a selection is made. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least four references who may be invited to contribute letters and commentary. No further reference checks will be made without the approval of the applicant.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be submitted electronically to Dean Chuck Williams, Butler College of Business, and Chair, JCFA Dean’s Search Committee, at jcfasearch@butler.edu. Please send all materials in .pdf format.

Butler University is committed to cultural diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. We are an equal opportunity educational institution and employer and actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Butler University, founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, is home to about 3800 undergraduate and 500 graduate students in five Colleges and more than 60 academic majors. The campus occupies 290 acres in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood near the White River on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The University emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service and global awareness.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT RESEARCH
We seek an experienced professional to coordinate the day-to-day prospect research operations of Constituent Services. Key responsibilities include completing requests for research that demonstrate commitment to a consistent, accurate and relevant research product, supporting a comprehensive prospect identification plan, supporting a document imaging program, and commitment to professional growth.

Position requires a well developed customer-service orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines at one time. Proficiency in accurately identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information on university constituents and prospects, coupled with demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication are essential. S/he should have mastery of the APRA International Research Fundamentals Skills Set. An undergraduate degree is required. Candidates with three or more years of successful prospect research experience and experience in college/university advancement preferred. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner required.

To apply: Please visit careerbuilder.com and search keywords “Butler University.” Please include your resume, a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and your qualifications for it.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and historically under-represented populations.