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DEAN OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Plattsburgh State University of New York invites applications
and nominations for the position of Dean of Professional
Studies. The Dean of Professional Studies is the chief
administrator for the approximately 70 faculty in
professional studies. The departments represented in this
unit include Child Family Services; Communication Disorders
and Sciences; Counselor Education; Educational Studies and
Services; Nursing, Food and Nutrition; Social Work; and Sport
and Wellness. These programs enroll over 2,000 students at
the undergraduate and graduate level, with the largest
proportion of students at the undergraduate level. The Dean
reports to the Provost and has significant campus and
community responsibilities beyond academic areas.

Responsibilities include Providing effective leadership and
oversight for all academic programs; providing leadership for
achieving and sustaining diversity in all aspects of
University life, particularly in developing a diverse student
body, faculty and staff; working closely with other academic
and administrative areas; sustaining the University's
commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and
learning, including active development of applications of new
technologies; assisting in implementing and updating the
University's Strategic Plan; assuming significant
responsibility for working with appropriate community and
regional organizations; leading the faculty in increasing
external funding for research and service; and in
participating in formulating and implementing college-wide
policies Successful candidates must be committed to
excellence in teaching in an undergraduate and graduate
institution offering programs in the arts and sciences,
education, human and health services, business and economics
with an understanding of and sensitivity to minority and
gender concerns.

Plattsburgh State University of New York is a comprehensive,
coeducational, public institution of nearly 6,000
undergraduate students. Located on the shore of Lake
Champlain, the University is the intellectual and educational
center for the Lake Champlain/Adirondack region of New York
State. The small city character of Plattsburgh and
neighboring Burlington, VT provides a quality of life
unsurpassed for the whole family. Outdoor activities abound
along Lake Champlain, in the Adirondack High Peaks and nearby
Olympic resort village of Lake Placid while the urban,
multicultural lifestyle is rich in neighboring Montreal,
Canada, one hour's drive from campus. Plattsburgh is easily
accessible to New York City and Boston via air, bus, train
and Interstate 87.

Qualifications include: An earned doctorate is required and a
record of teaching and scholarship that would justify
appointment in academic administration and as a tenured
professor. A demonstrated record of effective communication
and cooperation with faculty, staff, students and collective
bargaining units; experience in curriculum and program design
and implementation; a demonstrated commitment to increasing
the diversity of faculty, staff and students; and a record of
successful administrative leadership including strategic
planning, enrollment management concerns, fiscal management,
accreditation and assessment.


Applications from women and minority candidates are
especially welcomed. Plattsburgh State University is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Nominations and applications should be addressed to: Chair,
Search Committee, (PJ# 2213-b1), c/o Personnel, Plattsburgh
State University of New York, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh,
NY 12901-2681. Fax # 518-564-4600.

Nominated individuals will be invited to apply. Applications
consist of a letter addressing the qualifications noted, a
current resume or curriculum vitae, and three letters of
reference. Review of applications will begin on
January 21, 1999 and continues until appointment is made.
Starting date1999- 2000 academic year.

Visit our website, http//www.plattsburgh.edu

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