Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

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DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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with formidable interpersonal skills
who inspires trust
by authentic relationship building. The successful candidate will be a courageous, diplomatic advocate
for the College with senior administrators, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Founded as a college for women by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Misericordia is a comprehensive institution with a strong commitment to liberal arts education. It provides a community that is shaped by the four Charisms of the Sisters of Mercy — Mercy, Service, Justice, and Hospitality. In the 1970s, Misericordia became co-educational. And in 2007, it became a university and added additional graduate programs, both at the master’s and doctoral levels. Its mission seeks to cultivate a transformational educational experience promoting intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in students, supporting them in achieving a life of purpose. It enrolls 1,274 full-time and 348 part-time undergraduates and 247 full-time and 209 part-time graduate students and is located on a 123-acre campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with a satellite location in Pittsburgh.
The College of Arts and Sciences includes a wide array of undergraduate majors in Biology; Chemistry and Biochemistry; English; Environmental Studies, Government, Law, and National Security; History; Mathematics and Computer Science; Medical and Health Humanities; Philosophy; Psychology and Statistics. The College also offers courses in Religious Studies, Physics and Fine Arts and is home to the Honors Program. An earned doctorate in one of these disciplines is required.
A minimum of ten years
of successful college teaching, scholarship, and progressively responsible administrative and academic leadership experience is preferred.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials in early April 2022. Although applications will be received until the position is filled, materials should be submitted by Friday, April 8, 2022, to receive the most favorable consideration. Final selection and announcement of the next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is expected to be made by mid-May and the new Dean will be invited to begin work on or about July 1, 2022.
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All application materials will be received in full confidence and should be submitted electronically to:
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Please address the letter of candidacy to Dr. Allan Austin and Dr. Patricia Thatcher, Co-Chairs, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Search Committee.
Applications must include:
A letter of candidacy that responds directly to the items in the leadership agenda in this prospectus and the list of desired attributes identifying the candidate’s experiences in the context of the opportunities for the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences;
A complete CV or resume;
The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of five references, none of whom will be contacted without permission of the candidate.
Inquiries and nominations should be directed to:
Frederick V. Moore, J.D./M.B.A.
Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
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(712) 299-2544
Melinda L. M. Leonardo, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
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(919) 280-4901
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