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Kutztown University enrolls approximately 9,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. DEAN, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, one of the fourteen universities of the State System of Higher Education, invites applications and/or nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Business. The Dean is the chief administrator of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The position of Dean is an administra- tive position and does not include faculty status. As the College's chief academic and administrative officer, the Dean is responsible for all aspects of college leadership, planning and operations, enrollment management, recruitment and development of faculty and staff, academic standards, technology, and developing a planning process to secure AACSB accreditation. The Dean has specific responsibility for maintaining the strong teaching orientation of the college through support of faculty development and scholarship appropriate to its mission. The Dean's responsibilities will include per- sonnel and related issues within a collective bargaining environment established between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the faculty union (APSCUF). The Dean is expected to play an active role in enhancing the external relations of the college through continued development of strong corporate relationships, collaborative pro- gramming, and participation in regional economic development, fundraising, and community services. The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in an appropriate business field and demonstrate a record of effective teaching and significant scholarship. Applicants shall demonstrate their administrative ability by addressing the needs of students and faculty, understanding the evolving nature of business curricula, and AACSB standards, pro- viding leadership in a technologically advanced environment. Candidates shall demonstrate personal leadership and communication skills, creativity, enthusiasm, an ability to accomplish goals and a willingness to work effectively with all constituencies. The successful candidate must have a commitment to establish a diverse community and have administrative experience appropriate for the position. Kutztown University enrolls more than 9,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The College of Business employs approximately 32 full-time faculty members serving approximately 1,200 undergraduate and 120 graduate majors enrolled in programs leading to B.S.B.A. and/or MBA degrees. The College of Business includes the departments of Accounting and Finance, Economics, Marketing and Management. The University is located in a pic- turesque rural setting adjacent to the borough of Kutztown. Two moderately large cities, Allentown and Reading, lie within 18 miles of the campus. New York, just 90 miles to the northeast, and Philadelphia, approximately 70 miles south of campus, are easily accessible. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will continue until a candidate is accepted. Interested applications must include 1) statement of interest, 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four references. For further information, contact Professor Norman Sigmond, Chair, College of Business Search Committee, at 610-683-4702, or at sigmond@kutztown.edu. Please send applications and nominations to: College of Business Search Committee 131 deFrancesco Building Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA 19530 Kutztown University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. BizEd MAY/JUNE 2004 63