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Pacific Lutheran University
Dean of the School of Arts and Communication
Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Arts and Communication (SOAC). The immediate past dean (2006-2009) left summer 2009 to assume the provost position at Capital University. A senior faculty member is acting dean for the 2009-2010 academic year. It is anticipated that a new dean will start by July 2010.

In recent years, having welcomed significant numbers of new faculty, SOAC has positioned itself to move toward greater distinction by adopting national benchmark standards for reviewing programs and developing student learning outcomes, redesigned curricula, and continued efforts for community outreach. The new dean will guide the School's continuing progress in setting and achieving national benchmarks.

The dean will be responsible for the leadership of the School and its faculty, academic administration, and School advancement. The dean will provide vision and leadership for student learning, curriculum development, and the development of faculty in their teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and their university citizenship. Engagement with the local community (Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia) will be a key responsibility. Further, a critical component of the dean's portfolio is working with the university development team to secure endowment funds and other resources.

The dean, reporting to the provost, works collaboratively with the other academic deans. The successful candidate will be appointed as an administrator with faculty status.

Pacific Lutheran University is located six miles south of Tacoma, in suburban Parkland, Washington on a 126-acre woodland campus. PLU offers more than 3,600 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs.

Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualification for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references to the Witt/Kieffer search consultant supporting the search, Oliver Tomlin, at PLU_D_SOAC@wittkieffer.com. The search is underway and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about Pacific Lutheran University consult its website: http://www.plu.edu.

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