Vice President For Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer - Emmanuel College

About Emmanuel College:

Emmanuel College-a Catholic, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston-has been educating critical thinkers, ethical decision makers and community leaders since 1919. Situated in Boston's Fenway neighborhood within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel's 17-acre campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 70 programs in the arts, humanities, education, natural sciences, business and nursing foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow's leaders. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu.

Job Description:

Emmanuel College seeks a visionary academic leader to serve as the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer (VPAA/CAO). The VPAA/CAO will provide strategic leadership and direction of the undergraduate and graduate programs to create the vision for academic affairs that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences history and mission and establishes a path for success for the future. This experienced academic administrator will provide oversight of the five academic schools, working collaboratively with the Deans, to ensure faculty support for scholarship, research and creative activities. The College offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced, strategic administrator with a record of excellence in academic administration, teaching and scholarship.

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Requirements:

The College offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced, strategic administrator with a record of excellence in academic administration, teaching and scholarship. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree appropriate for an academic appointment at the Full Professor level; a demonstrated record of building and maintaining an atmosphere of transparency and collegiality with a record of consensus building. In addition, the successful candidate will possess significant experience in course and program design, a commitment to diversity, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a record of successful and productive engagement with faculty, students, the professional community and other key stakeholders.

Additional Information:

Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a statement of purpose, and contact information for three references. In your statement of purpose, please describe how your values, experiences, and professional goals align with Emmanuel College's mission to educate and inspire in a diverse, inclusive environment. We encourage you to highlight your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in previous roles, as well as your vision for supporting Emmanuel's inclusive and collaborative community.

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