Academic Vice President Search

Gonzaga University, a Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic university located in Spokane, Washington and founded in 1887, seeks an Academic Vice President who will provide visionary leadership and a commitment to supporting a vibrant academic community during an era of changing student demographics and technological advances in teaching and learning.  The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, direction, and policy formation for the university's eight major academic divisions: The College of Arts and Sciences, The School of Business Administration, The School of Education, The School of Engineering and Applied Science, The School of Law, The School of Professional Studies, the International Studies Program (ESL & MA-TESL), and the Gonzaga-in-Florence Program (Florence, Italy).  The Academic Vice President also directly supervises the Dean of Admissions and the Dean of University Libraries, and (through an Associate and Assistant AVP) the Directors of Student Academic Services; Studies Abroad; the Office of Sponsored Research; Institutional Research; University Assessment; and Summer Programs.  Furthermore, the successful appointee will, together with the President and Deans guide faculty, students, and academic administrators in actualizing the University's strategic plan, which through its goals seeks to integrate faith, service, justice, ethics, and leadership into the fabric of a vibrant learning community.    

Application procedure: The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 5, 2009.   The position is open until filled, yet it is recommended to submit application materials as soon as possible, preferably by October 15, 2009.  Applicants must submit the following information on-line, through the Human Resources application process: the Application and the Notice of Intent form; a letter of interest; current resume; and the contact information for five references. All inquiries and applications will be kept completely confidential.  Current employers and references will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate.  For a full position description and to apply: visit www.gonzaga.edu/employment and apply on-line.  Questions? Call 509-313-5996.