Dean, Chatham College for Women – Chatham University

Chatham University, a vibrant co-educational university with a nationally recognized women’s college, seeks an accomplished scholar, teacher and leader to serve as Dean of Chatham College for Women. One of the oldest colleges for women in the nation, Chatham College for Women offers over 30 undergraduate majors in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine and performing arts, as well as pre-professional programs and innovative interdisciplinary programs. The Dean will play a critical role in developing and executing an academic strategy and vision for the college that is women-centered and establishes the distinctiveness of women’s education and of a women’s college. The Dean, as a key member of the senior leadership team, will be responsible for overseeing the College for Women’s educational policy, the faculty, students, curriculum, and instructional budgets. S/he will have the opportunity to expand Chatham’s national reputation as a leader in innovative, rigorous, international women’s education rooted in the liberal arts; collaborate on the advancement of the internationalization of college programs, and will seize upon opportunities and developments both on and off campus. Building on a proud 140-year history of Chatham College for Women, the new Dean will be a champion for the unique benefits afforded by women’s education.

The new Dean will be an experienced administrator who can provide both strategic and operational leadership to Chatham College for Women. A doctoral degree from an accredited institution and a record of distinguished scholarship are required. A record of success in soliciting and managing external funding is strongly desired. The successful candidate will be a proven student-centered leader, a collaborative and effective steward of human and financial resources, and an exceptional communicator to both internal and external constituencies. S/he will demonstrate a commitment to the highest academic standards, to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible learning environment, and to creative, forward-thinking teaching and curriculum development. More information about the University is available at www.chatham.edu.

Nominations and application materials should be submitted as MS Word attachments to:

Cheryl Hyatt
Partner
Hyatt•Fennell - Education Services Charitable Resources Group
E-mail: chyatt@hyatt-fennell.com
PO Box 214 • Conway, Pennsylvania 15027
P: 724-242-0476

Chatham University is a committed EEO/AA institution.
Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
www..chatham.edu