THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Suffolk University, in the heart of central Boston, seeks a Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences to oversee the University’s largest undergraduate school which encompasses a wide array of disciplines from the traditional liberal arts core majors to flourishing programs in communications, radiation therapy, interior design, and graphic design among many others. In its present academic configuration, the Dean heads one of three schools, the others being business and law, which report to the Provost, Dr. Marisa Kelly, who joined Suffolk in the summer of 2014.

The Dean will succeed Dr. Kenneth Greenberg who after ten years as Dean is retiring to return to full-time teaching. The new Dean will arrive in the summer of 2015 at an exciting and challenging time for the University, and at a moment when the University is evolving toward a more integrated organizational model.

1 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Suffolk University is the most centrally located university in Boston. Situated next to the State House and nearby City Hall, the University’s facilities reach from Beacon Hill to the historic Freedom Trail. Park Street Church, the tallest building in America from 1800-1850, is immediately adjacent to the central campus buildings with its historic graveyard serving as the final resting place for such founding figures as John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere. Immediately beyond are the Boston Common and Public Garden which serve as a virtual University “quad” for a campus that is centered in one of the most vibrant and energized cities in America, if not the world.

Founded in 1906 as Suffolk Law School, the University has a proud tradition led by the success of the law school over the generations. Today, law school gradu- ates populate the highest levels of the profession and public service. The law school continues to be the second largest law school, next to Harvard, in Greater Boston.

Suffolk has been cited once again by the Princeton Review as one of America’s Best Colleges. Its business school has also been named among the Best Business Schools. The University is recognized as one of Boston’s five most global universi- ties along with Harvard, MIT, Northeast- ern and Boston University.

The University’s annual budget is approx- imately $320 million with a modest en- dowment of $194.5 million. Undergradu- ate tuition and fees for full-time students total about $32,500 with graduate tuition set just over $38,000 and law school tuition at $46,000. Approximately $60 million in aid is granted annually.

Of the University’s 8,400 students, two- thirds are undergraduates.

Academic programs have been approved by 15 accrediting associations and agencies including NEASC and AACSB at the undergraduate level. Suffolk successfully completed its ten-year on site NEASC reaccreditation in 2014. 2 THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

The College of Arts & Sciences was estab- The College has an active theater pro- lished in 1934 and today comprises 15 gram with its own facility, the historic academic departments offering 30 majors Modern Theatre, located in Boston’s and 70 programs overseen by 182 full- flourishing theater district and within time faculty. walking distance of the University’s core campus. Also notable is the radiation Among the College’s distinctions are a therapy program which is affiliated with flourishing psychology program at both Massachusetts General Hospital. The the undergraduate and graduate levels, University sees a growing future in the including a highly selective Ph.D. pro- sciences and has invested in new science gram. The largest enrolled program is in labs currently under construction in a communications which includes an array new teaching facility that will open in the of disciplines from journalism to social summer of 2015. media and television. One of the most highly regarded political polling centers, Other vibrant activities include a Center affiliated with USA TODAY and the Boston for Crime and Justice Policy Research, a Herald, is a proud facet of the College as Poetry Center, a Center for Restorative is an interior design program, which is Justice, the Rosenberg Institute for East ranked among the top ten in the nation. Asian Studies, the Nanoscience Research The graphic design program, at both the Laboratory, and the Center for Women’s BFA and MFA levels, has impressive Health and Human Rights. professional placement outcomes.

3 THE DEAN

The University needs a Dean of the }} Respond to and bring about change, College of Arts & Sciences with a broad working cooperatively with faculty and vision who can work effectively and in staff to advance new initiatives while collaboration with the Deans of business realizing internal efficiencies, and of law, under the oversight of the } Provost, to create a collaborative Univer- } Stimulate collaboration within the sity with a strong sense of interdisciplin- institution, seizing special openings for ary cooperation and a keen appreciation productive interdisciplinary initiatives, of the educational advantages of being }} Fully explore the potential of located in a vibrant urban center. technology, identifying and evaluating The next Dean must also be able to pro- the uses and outcomes of hybrid vide leadership in the development of a learning, strategic plan for the College that focuses }} Actively engage in fund-raising, on engines of strength and financial generating exciting ideas for support, sustainability for the long-term success of and seeking funding from a wide variety the institution. of potential donors,

Specific duties include the following: }} In collaboration with others on campus, }} Lead others in thinking strategically help to market the College, especially about the College, its place within the those programs of special distinction, University, and its remarkable potential }} Share information on the aims and for the future, activities of the College with the }} Play a central and catalytic role in members of the Board of Trustees, crafting new plans for the arts and helping them to be fully cognizant sciences, establishing clear priorities, of the issues, trends, challenges, and and identifying the financial support opportunities in liberal arts institutions that will be needed, in general and in the College specifically, }} Serve as an advocate for the liberal arts } and its critical role in higher education, } Emphasize the role and value of while also advancing the professional diversity in the College, advance programs that are amongst the most collaborative efforts to expand diversity robust in the College and sharing his or within the institution, and take her vision with the institution’s internal measures to bring together different and external constituencies, individuals and groups into a fully productive and harmonious community, }} Champion active teaching and learning, } encouraging and supporting faculty as } Recruit and retain excellent faculty, they rigorously engage their students in provide ongoing support for faculty the classroom and through experiential development, including leadership learning opportunities, development for department chairs and other direct reports, and }} Encourage and strongly support faculty } scholarship efforts, } Effectively manage College staff reporting to the Dean, setting clear }} Effectively oversee graduate as well as goals, carefully overseeing budgets, undergraduate programs, assessing staff performance and providing strong encouragement, recognition, and support.

4 DESIRED ATTRIBUTES OF THE NEW DEAN

The successful candidate for this position Other desirable attributes are the following: }} Creativity in exploring options for must be, above all, a leader – someone classroom, experiential, international, } who can inspire others to join him or } A strong sense of integrity and other opportunities for students her in discerning needs, challenges, and }} Effective listening and communication and ways in which the environment for possibilities in the College and in think- skills faculty and staff can be enhanced ing strategically about new and innovative } endeavors. The Dean of the College of }} A collegial personality – someone } Someone who is acutely cognizant of Arts & Sciences will need the self-confi- who can work easily, cheerfully, and national and international matters dence and presence to take the initiative constructively with others that could impact the College and and insure that actions are taken to en- educational issues, trends, and hance opportunities for students, faculty, }} An understanding of the culture of experiences about which faculty and staff. shared governance and staff should be aware – perhaps identifying ideas and models for In addition to a distinguished academ- }} An ability to build consensus, accrue application at Suffolk ic record of teaching, scholarship, and buy-in, and work through competing } service, the successful candidate will need interests } Successful experience in securing major to provide evidence of transformative funds from various sources, including }} The capacity to develop and cultivate leadership in a liberal arts setting, includ- foundations, friends, and alumni. This a collaborative vision for diversity and ing specific examples of ways in which the experience should encompass shaping inclusion in the College student experience was significantly en- appropriate proposals, researching potential funding organizations, making hanced. Highly desired, but not required, }} Ability to work with faculty and staff in the case, implementing the project, for the position is someone who has adjusting to and effecting change on the assessing the outcomes, and reporting demonstrated this impact as a Dean. campus to the funding source }} High energy and enthusiasm in }} Management skills – a capacity to confronting challenges and reaching oversee complex programs, manage solutions for the College budgets, and produce results, creating }} Successful planning experience – a working environment of mutual devising, implementing, and assessing support and trust plans and their outcomes }} A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree. }} A risk-taker – someone who is willing to take calculated risks in program development and other areas 5 APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS

The Suffolk University Dean of the Col- lege of Arts & Sciences Search Commit- tee will consider nominations and accept applications through November and December 2014, after which the Com- mittee will begin to narrow the pool of candidates. Although applications will be accepted until the time that the new Dean is selected, candidates should submit their materials by December 10, 2014, for the fullest consideration. The new Dean will begin work on July 1, 2015.

Applications must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and five professional references with email and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant). Applications should be addressed to Provost Marisa Kelly and the Search Committee and sent to [email protected].

The search is being assisted by:

Julie Tea Associate Managing Principal AGB Search [email protected] 804-550-2110

Wayne Anderson, Ph.D. Senior Consultant AGB Search [email protected] 404-276-9006

They will welcome confidential inquiries, questions, and nominations at any time.

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