Position Opening: Executive Director, IUPUI Center for Service & Learning

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Executive Director

IUPUI Center for Service and Learning

Applications are sought for the Executive Director of the Center for Service and Learning at

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).

Complete Job Description

Required qualifications consist of a Ph.D. in an academic discipline (or equivalent terminal degree), and experience with programs focused on service learning, community service, academic aspects of professional service, and community partnerships. At least five years of supervisory, program leadership, and/or academic administrative experience in a related or relevant position is expected, as are experiences in working closely with academic and support service units, appreciating and advocating for diversity, inclusion, and equal access to educational opportunity. The successful candidate will have teaching experience (including service learning courses), faculty development experience, and a strong record of scholarship including the development of significant grant proposals and success in securing external funding.

To learn more about the Center for Service & Learning (www.csl.iupui.edu)

Candidates are invited to submit an electronic application that includes:

��� a letter of application stating their interest and experience,

��� a philosophy statement that frames the candida�����s views on how to advance civic

engagement and transformative campus-community collaborations in higher education

and as part of IUP�����s campus culture,

��� a curriculum vitae, and

��� The names and contact information of three references to Dr. Mary Fisher, Associate

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at mlfisher@iupui.edu.

NOTE: Paper applications will NOT be accepted.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. The

starting date for the successful candidate is on or before July 1, 2012. IUPUI is an Affirmative

Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D.

Applications should be sent electronically to Ms. Susan Christian, Academic Support Specialist,

Office of Academic Affairs, at suechris@iupui.edu. Questions regarding the position should be

addressed to Dr. Mary L. Fisher, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at

mlfisher@iupui.edu, or 317-278-1846.