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DEAN OF THE WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites nominations and applications for the dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. The Albert O. Nicholas dean leads the advancement of the school through its education programs for undergraduates, master's and doctoral students, and other learners, through its leading edge research initiatives, and by building strong internal and external communities to support the school's continued success and growth. The university seeks an individual with a record of visionary, optimistic leadership who can extend the school's positive trajectory in advancing its excellence in research/scholarship, learning, and public service.
The dean of the Wisconsin School of Business serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the school with responsibility for faculty and staff development, personnel oversight, fund raising, budget planning and management, curriculum, student academic affairs. The school, with a budget of $68 million, is comprised of approximately 75 tenured and tenure track faculty, 175 professional staff, 50 civil service staff, 1,800 undergraduate students, and 600 master's and 60 doctoral students. It offers highly regarded degrees in the major fields of business, as well as executive and continuing education programs. It has received national recognition for its unique MBA program with focused specializations. The school features: modern, state-of-the-art facilities in its recently expanded Grainger Hall, and in its Fluno Center for Executive Education; a substantial endowment; a tradition of strong alumni engagement and loyalty; and many strategic business partnerships and partnerships with departments across campus including engineering, economics, international studies, law, mathematics, and statistics. More comprehensive information about the school and the university can be found on the following websites:
http://bus.wisc.edu/
http://www.wisc.edu
Candidates will be evaluated on the following professional and personal characteristics: a record of successful visionary and collaborative leadership; strong management, communication and fund-raising skills; commitment to shared governance with faculty, staff and students; a demonstrated commitment to advancing learning, research, and public service; an understanding and appreciation of the diverse missions and constituencies of a major public research university; an ability to engage its constituencies to advance the school; a commitment to the diversity of students, faculty and staff, and to advancing an inclusive diverse climate that stimulates excellence; experience with governmental agencies, philanthropic foundations, and the corporate sector and the ability to represent the school and university effectively in educational, governmental, business, alumni, and public forums; and a record of scholarship and teaching that qualifies them for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Electronic applications and nominations must be received by 31 January 2011 to ensure consideration. Later applications and nominations may also be considered. The committee particularly encourages applications and nominations of women and persons of underrepresented groups. Applicants should include a current resume or curriculum vitae and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how their strengths and experience match the qualifications for the position, and what they see as challenges and opportunities of the position. Please note that in accordance with Wisconsin statutes the names of nominees and applicants who explicitly request confidentiality will not be made public, although the university is required to release the names and titles of the finalists who will be interviewed by the chancellor and the provost. Submit applications and nominations electronically to the Wisconsin School of Business Dean Search and Screen Committee at:
Business-Search@secfac.wisc.edu
Questions may be directed to the search committee office at 608-262-1677 or ehanneman@secfac.wisc.edu
Inquiries, nominations, and application materials may also be directed to the search consultant retained by the committee:
Kenneth L. Kring, Managing Director
Korn/Ferry International
Ken.Kring@KornFerry.com
215-656-5309
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.