Executive Dean

At a time of tremendous opportunity, energy and excitement, St. Joseph’s College, New York (SJC) is accepting applications for two Executive Dean positions:

Executive Dean Long Island

Executive Dean Brooklyn

Appointed by President Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., and reporting to new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert Riley, Ph.D., the two Executive Deans will work in close collaboration as they partner to provide leadership for academic programs and the academic life on their respective campuses. The successful candidates will oversee the Assistant/Associate Deans, Department Chairs and deeply committed and engaged faculty on their individual campuses. They will inspire and mentor faculty and staff who together support approximately 5,100 undergraduate, graduate and online students. The Executive Deans will also work in concert with Student Affairs to ensure SJC is deliberate in its integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences and position the College to promote its local, regional and national reputation.

The Executive Deans will be enlivened by SJC’s Mission, have an outstanding teaching record and scholarship, and an appropriate terminal degree commensurate with appointment at the rank of professor with tenure in an SJC academic unit. A successful track record of administration and leadership (to include a minimum of six years’ experience as department chair or higher at an accredited institution), an understanding of shared governance, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage in national conversations regarding 21st Century higher education issues is also required. Experience should include academic program review and accreditation, faculty recruiting and development, and budgeting. Being an approachable, visible, ethical and humble individual with emotional intelligence and an uncompromising work ethic are also essential qualifications. The Executive Deans should be available to take office in July, 2020.

For additional information about SJC, the agenda for the new Executive Deans, and the requirements of the position, please review the search profiles:

Executive Dean Long Island:

https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-dean-st-josephs-college-new-york-long-island

Executive Dean Brooklyn:

https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-dean-st-josephs-college-new-york-brooklyn

Application materials should be submitted electronically (MS Word or PDF format) to:

To assure full consideration, applications should be received prior to January 24, 2020, and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

The SJC Executive Dean searches will be assisted by Shannon McCambridge, J.D., LL.M, Executive Search Consultant, AGB Search; shannon.mccambridge@agbsearch.com; (206) 310-7560. Please direct nominations and inquiries to Ms. McCambridge.

St. Joseph's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V