Academic Search

North Dakota State University, a land-grant institution ranked by the National Science Foundation as North Dakota’s only top 100 research university, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next Dean of the College of Engineering. The College of Engineering has 2,486 students, 87 faculty, and 40 staff members. The Dean will serve as the chief executive academic officer of the College and report to the Provost. NDSU is seeking candidates with a record of strategic and responsible fiscal, human, and resource management in academia, industry, or government and a demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Lisa Ryan leads the search along with Kristin McClanahan. Learn more about this opportunity: https://ow.ly/bsGS50UvjzW #HigherEducation #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipOpportunity

As the complexities of the presidency grow and tenures shorten, the ability to build and sustain an effective executive team has never been more crucial. Jay Lemons will join Damian Fernandez, President of Warren Wilson College, and Kathy Humphrey, President of Carlow University, at the Council of Independent Colleges Presidents Institute for a thought-provoking discussion on strategies for developing and retaining leadership teams that can meet the demands of today’s higher education landscape. This session offers practical insights and proven approaches to executive team-building, helping campus leaders navigate the challenges of the presidency while ensuring continuity and institutional success. #HigherEdLeadership #IndependentEducation #CICPresidentsInstitute

Central Washington University invites nominations and applications for the Dean of the College of the Sciences. The new Dean will join a friendly and collaborative academic home, with exciting possibilities for innovative programs and partnerships, faculty and staff colleagues who are sincerely focused on excellence and student success, and students who aspire to contribute to the betterment of society and who desire to expand their opportunities for a generational legacy of college attainment. The Dean provides leadership in advancing the College among its many constituencies, and in positioning the College to respond successfully to the challenges and opportunities of contemporary higher education. Stacey Morgan Foster, JD leads the search along with Marcie Mikolay. Learn more about this opportunity: https://ow.ly/5G9J50UvgBi #HigherEducation #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipOpportunity

Dr. Ani Kokobobo has been named Dean of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's College of Liberal Arts. Dr. Kokobobo most recently served as a professor and chair of the Department of Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies, which is part of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas. Her dozens of administrative accomplishments and areas of focus included coordinating the merger of two academic departments; faculty, curriculum and program development; outreach to community, state partners and alumni; and large-scale fundraising efforts. Senior Consultant Kate Nolde led the search for this role. Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/KMOz50Ue4o9 #HigherEducation #ExecutiveSearch #LiberalArts

Meredith College invites nominations and applications for the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate will be an innovative, inclusive, and visionary leader who will bring deep experience in academic affairs and an understanding of the changing landscape in higher education. The College’s reputation as a strong academic institution in North Carolina has increased by 22 percentage points since 2013. The current tagline of the College, “Going Strong,” reflects the positive spirit of the institution, as well as its strengths in student outcomes, financial position, alumnae achievement and loyalty, successful fundraising, engaged and supportive board, and dedication of senior leadership. Suzanne Mellon leads the search along with Carolyn Kelly. Learn more about this opportunity: https://ow.ly/SAwu50Us2Bf #HigherEducation #ExecutiveSearch #HigherEdLeadership #LeadershipOpportunity

What does it take to build a team that excels? For Chancellor Flora Tydings of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), it starts with passion. In this episode of Leaders on Leadership, Chancellor Tydings shares with host Jay Lemons her perspective on what makes a great leader. She emphasizes the importance of loving the work you do and how that genuine passion shines through in every conversation and action. For her, the strongest teams are built on shared commitment and care. 🎙️ Discover her insights on leadership, team building, and the traits that create lasting impact in higher education: https://ow.ly/ZSSp50UgX0h #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #HigherEducation #LeadersOnLeadership #Podcast

The College of Southern Nevada seeks its next President. Situated in the vibrant and growing Las Vegas area, CSN is a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution that prioritizes accessibility, diversity, and student success while fostering innovative learning that emphasizes practical, real-world applications. The institution seeks a visionary leader for its presidential role, emphasizing student success, community engagement, fiscal responsibility, and alignment of academic programs with workforce demands in key sectors like healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Gabriel Esteban and Mary Kennard lead the search along with Javier Serrano. Learn more about this opportunity: https://ow.ly/RG9O50Us1UQ #HigherEducation #HigherEdLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipOpportunity

We’re honored to partner with the Council of Independent Colleges once again for the 2025 Presidents Institute, January 4–7 in San Antonio, TX. Our team—Jay Lemons, Shawn Hartman, Ed.D., Maya Kirkhope, Steven Titus, J.D., Ph.D., Carlos Medina, Meg Richtman, Nancy Crimmin, and Alan Cureton—looks forward to engaging with college presidents on the opportunities and challenges shaping independent higher education. This event remains a cornerstone for collaboration, leadership, and strategic dialogue. #HigherEducation #HigherEdLeadership #CICPresidentsInstitute

Virginia Western Community College invites applications for its next President. VWCC is one of the 23 comprehensive community colleges and 40 campuses that make up Virginia’s Community Colleges. Located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley looking out at the Blue Ridge Mountains, VWCC is an engaged partner with the urban, suburban and rural communities across its service region. The college seeks a President who will understand the relationship between institutional success and ensuring a positive economic impact in the community. Governmental leaders, members of the business community and community organizations will find that they have a capable, energetic, and collaborative partner to advocate and represent the interests of the region. Shirley Robinson Pippins leads the search along with Krista Johns. Learn more about this opportunity: https://ow.ly/Igbp50Us1aU #HigherEducation #ExecutiveSearch #HigherEdLeadership #LeadershipOpportunity

The Murray State University Board of Regents has launched a national search for the University’s next President. The President is the chief executive and administrative officer of Murray State University. The President, who reports directly to and in close collaboration with the 11-member Board of Regents, is responsible to that governing board for the supervision and administration of academic, business, and fiscal operations, as well as all other matters pertaining to the Institution. The President fosters and builds upon the existing strengths, traditions, human and financial resources of the University to provide the personal and professional leadership necessary to guide the Institution’s future course and advance the University’s role and standing in higher education throughout the world. Wanda Bigham and Margaret Venable, Ph.D. lead the search along with Marcie Mikolay. Learn more about this opportunity: https://ow.ly/4FaL50Us0mQ #HigherEducation #ExecutiveSearch #HigherEdLeadership