Director, School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (EXPIRED)

Director, School of Political Science, Philosophy, and Public Affairs

Washington State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Director, School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs (PPPA). Reporting to the Dean, the Director is expected to possess the vision necessary to lead the School as it engages and addresses the problems of the 21st century. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2014.

The Director, School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs provides leadership to the School on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the Director must be able to work with faculty and students from multiple disciplines; attract and retain top-tier faculty; enhance existing undergraduate and graduate degree programs; advance the status of the departments in terms of funded research and graduate education; advance PPPA’s vision of engagement and integrate that vision with College and University priorities; maintain a research program; coordinate with school, campus and university leadership to advocate for PPPA; seek funding for the unit; teach classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; and supervise high-quality graduate research.

Minimum Qualifications

The position, at the full professor level, is open to candidates who have:

• A Ph.D. in Political Science, Philosophy, Public Affairs, Public Administration or a related field;
• Qualifications to be tenured at the full professor level;
• A distinguished record of scholarly research;
• Demonstrated success in teaching; and Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Confidential applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. To be certain they will be considered, applications and nominations should be provided by April 15, 2014. An application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae or resume, and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting the Washington State University in the search.

Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to:

Jan Greenwood, Betty Turner Asher, Partners

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.

42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206

Miramar Beach, Florida 32550

Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272

E-mail: [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]

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