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Barnard College, Presidential Search

Barnard College has been a distinguished leader in higher education for women for more than 130 years. Founded in 1889, the College was the first in New York City and one of the few in the country where women could receive the same rigorous liberal arts education available to men. As one of the most selective academic institutions in the nation, Barnard is devoted to empowering young women to pursue their passions. Barnard provides a singular combination — offering the unmatched advantages of an outstanding residential college with intimate classes, dedication to the advancement of women, excellence across the arts and sciences, a world-class faculty dedicated to teaching, a collaborative and thriving relationship with Columbia University, and New York City’s infinite opportunities.

This is a time of historic momentum for Barnard as it continues to build on the College’s excellence. As a liberal arts college, Barnard is known for its long-standing focus on the humanities and social sciences and, increasingly, for its STEM programs.

Barnard aims to provide the highest-quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college in partnership with Columbia University. As a college for women, Barnard embraces its responsibility to address issues of gender in all their complexity and urgency and to help students achieve the personal strength that will enable them to meet the challenges they will encounter throughout their lives. The College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to its identity and Barnard challenges its students to take risks, discover new paths, and lead the way. Barnard champions students’ independence and encourage them to make history, break boundaries, and change the world.

Barnard is pleased to announce the search for its ninth president in the College’s storied history. The Board of Trustees is dedicated to ensuring that Barnard’s next president will build on the College’s considerable upward trajectory and will continue the tradition of empowering young women to pursue their passions.

Candidates are expected to hold stellar academic credentials, demonstrate a deep appreciation for teaching and research, and build collaborative relationships with faculty, administrators, and staff. The salary range is $700,000-$750,000 and the President is provided with housing and the full range of employee benefits.

Contact

Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be sent to barnard@russellreynolds.com.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.