College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Dean Search 

Job Description

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 of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  The Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, is the principal academic and administrative leader for the college, and oversees fourteen departments comprised of 150 full-time faculty, as well as allied academic programs and their staffs.  Leading the College in successful pursuit of its mission by actively collaborating with faculty, students, staff, and key external constituents.

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 pedogogical 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 diversee 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.

Applications are due by November 23, 2009, but will be accepted until the position is filled.  Review of the 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.

Butler University

Butler University 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.

Indianapolis

Butler is located on the north side of Indianapolis, just five miles from downtown in a residential neighborhood. The Hoosier capital is the 13th largest city in the United States.  To learn more about Indianapolis follow the links below.