Position Announcement


POSITION TITLE: Dean & Executive Director of the USU Brigham City Regional Campus

Utah State University (USU) invites nominations and applications for a significant and new academic leadership position as Dean and Executive Director of the USU Brigham City Regional Campus. Utah State University is a Carnegie doctoral-extensive (Research I) institution, and Utah's land-grant and space-grant university. Founded in 1888, USU is the oldest and largest public residential campus in Utah. The university enrolls approximately 14,500 students at its main campus in Logan, including approximately 1,700 graduate students. An additional 10,000 students enroll in USU courses at three regional campuses, fifteen teaching centers, international programs in China, and through online offerings. More than 5,000 high school students are enrolled in USU courses as part of an innovative statewide concurrent enrollment program. As one of the top twenty land-grant universities in the nation in the receipt of federal research funding, Utah State University's total research expenditures were nearly $150 million in the last fiscal year.

The USU Brigham City Regional Campus and associated educational sites provide excellent access to higher education for thousands of students located throughout the rural areas of the northern Wasatch Front region of Utah, as well as urban centers such as Ogden and the northern reaches of Salt Lake City. The USU Brigham City Regional Campus is experiencing unprecedented growth in student enrollment and, with support from the Utah legislature and the community, is undergoing significant expansion of its faculty and current physical facilities including new classrooms, laboratories, and an innovative child development and day care resource. Among the many programs of study offered, education, life sciences, humanities, and social sciences are particular strengths of the Brigham City Regional Campus. New programs in business, engineering, and other disciplines are also being added. It is a special time in the history of this campus and this administrative opening represents a truly extraordinary opportunity to lead the USU Brigham City Regional Campus to new heights of achievement.

The Dean and Executive Director of the USU Brigham City Regional Campus reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Provost and is a member of the university-wide Council of Deans. The ideal candidate will possess academic credentials sufficient for appointment to the rank of Full Professor and administrative experience commensurate with the executive responsibilities associated with a free-standing campus. The selected individual will be capable of implementing innovative and diverse educational delivery methods; be knowledgeable about a wide range of academic disciplines; and be able to build on the strong community support system that exists. This academic leader will be expected to foster new partnerships throughout the region; to appreciate, value, and promote a diverse student and faculty community; and to demonstrate an appreciation for and commitment to the land-grant mission of the university which serves both traditional and non-traditional students. We are seeking candidates who are dynamic and who possess excellent communication skills and a passion and ability to inspire achievement in others. The incumbent will provide administrative and intellectual leadership for faculty and students; promote the innovative growth of teaching, research, and supportive infrastructure; enhance and extend university and community collaboration; value the importance of alumni relations; and promote advancement and fund-raising. It is imperative that the Dean and Executive Director have the skills to represent the needs of the regional campus effectively to many constituencies.

The position is available July 1, 2010, or at a time convenient to the selected candidate. Application review will begin August 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter describing their qualifications for the position and a statement regarding their vision of the role and responsibilities for a dean and executive director in a modern, research-intensive university. A current curriculum vitae and contact information for a minimum of five references should be included. To apply, go to: https://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54088.

Nominations and inquiries should be sent to:

Dean Wes Holley, Chair
Dean and Executive Director of the USU Brigham City Regional Campus Search Committee
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
Utah State University
1435 Old Main Hill
Logan, Utah, 84322-1435
Telephone: 435-722-1700

Utah State's Brigham City Regional Campus is located in Brigham City, seat of Box Elder County, only thirty minutes from Logan (home of Utah State University). Northern Utah is an outdoor recreation paradise. Residents have easy access to world renowned skiing and winter sports venues and to spectacularly beautiful natural areas year round including national parks such as Yellowstone, Teton, Bryce, Zion, and Arches and the nearby Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. The northern Wasatch Front region is rich in western history, for example, the Golden Spike National Historic Site, marking the completion of the nation's first transcontinental railroad, and is also economically strong with growing industry and the presence of the Hill United States Air Force Base. Brigham City is also one hour north of Salt Lake City (site of the 2002 Winter Olympics), a thriving, modern city offering diverse experiences in arts and entertainment as well as professional sports.

Utah State University offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits. Women, minority, and veteran candidates as well as candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Utah State is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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