Macalester College seeks a Dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC) to fulfill the College’s ambitious vision for this program, which is integral to its mission-driven commitment to internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. Established in 2005, the Institute’s mission is “to encourage, promote, and support rigorous learning that prepares students for lives as effective and ethical ‘global citizen-leaders’; innovative scholarship that enriches the public and academic discourse on important questions of global significance; and meaningful service that enhances such learning and/or scholarship while enriching the communities within which Macalester is embedded.” The IGC is well-positioned to extend its reach and impact across the College’s academic program. This work will require a Dean who possesses the inclination and ability to reach out to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to build programming and support, a Dean with strong consensus-building skills, management skills, a willingness to explore innovations and take risks –and a clear understanding of the liberal arts.
The Dean of the IGC reports to the Provost. Responsibilities include strategic planning for the Institute and guiding the operations of its three constituent parts: the International Center, the Civic Engagement Center, and the Internship Program. The Dean of the IGC will have a close working relationship with the Dean for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership in higher education and have the ability to be an articulate spokesperson and effective advocate for the Institute. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate or have comparable experience and have a proven record of scholarly achievement in any of a variety of areas related to civic engagement, internationalism, and/or multiculturalism. The Dean will hold a faculty appointment in an appropriate academic department and be expected to teach two courses per year.
Macalester is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million people and is home to numerous colleges and universities. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1,900 undergraduates from 49 states and over 90 nations. The College maintains a long-standing, mission-driven commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.
As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff, Macalester strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. Materials should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word documents strongly preferred) to Macalester College’s consultants, Dennis M. Barden and Katherine Haley Will at MacDeanIGC {at} wittkieffer(.)com.
Confidential inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to Dennis M. Barden at 630.575.6167 or Kate Will 603.748.4399.
Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity and inclusion, Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination issues, disability, sexual orientation, age, and veteran’s status in employment policies and practices, education, and all other areas of the College. The College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon medical certification of the disability.
