Executive Associate Dean, School of Information Sciences

EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE DEAN, SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the premier public research university in the State of Illinois, invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Associate Dean of the School of Information Sciences (iSchool). The anticipated start date is negotiable and ideally by summer 2024. Reporting to the Dean of the iSchool, the Executive Associate Dean will provide leadership for the internal administration of the iSchool, including administrative oversight for the work of the iSchool’s associate deans and assigned staff, as well as coordination of iSchool faculty affairs. The Executive Associate Dean should possess a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in one of the many fields within the Information Sciences and a record of recognized achievement in research, teaching, and service that would warrant a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor in the iSchool.

About the iSchool: The School of Information Sciences at Illinois is an international leader in interdisciplinary research and education, home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and academic programs that are consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report. Its mission is to lead the way in understanding the use of information in science, culture, society, commerce, and the diverse activities of our daily lives—and in doing so, change the world. The iSchool’s academic programs include the top-ranked Master of Science in Library and Information Science and the Master of Science in Information Management. The school has two fairly new and growing undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and the Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences + Data Science. In addition, the School offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Sciences, the oldest program of its kind in the nation, and an MS in Bioinformatics, Certificate of Advanced Study and K-12 Library Information Specialist Licensure. As a longstanding innovator in online education, the iSchool offers many programs for students who study from a distance. The total enrollment consists of more than 900 graduate students and over 500 undergraduate students who learn with enthusiasm and contribute to the dynamic intellectual life of the School. The School has approximately 65 full-time faculty and 70 staff. For more information, please visit http://ischool.illinois.edu

About the University of Illinois: Founded in 1867, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty. Illinois faculty have earned 24 Nobel Prizes, three faculty and 25 alumni are Pulitzer Prize winners, and faculty and alumni are well-represented in prestigious national academies. The University has a long tradition of shared governance and is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a leader in access for students with disabilities, being the first to provide disabilities access to all campus programs, facilities, and services. Visit www.illinois.edu for more information.

Inquiries, Nominations, and Applications: The University of Illinois has retained the executive search firm Korn Ferry. Inquiries, nominations, and/or the below required application materials (in separate PDFs) should be sent directly to Dr. Josh Ward at Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled, but applications will begin to be reviewed on January 19, 2024.

1. An up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae.
2. A brief (2-4 pages) letter of interest describing why you are interested in the role of Executive Associate Dean, why you would be successful based on your professional experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity.

Josh Ward, PhD, MPhil
Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry Education Practice

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