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The Office of the Provost announces a national search for the next dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University. The university has engaged the services of Buffkin / Baker, an executive search firm, to support the
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The successful candidate must have the experience and vision to inspire, guide and facilitate the college's faculty and staff in the advancement of high-quality teaching, research, service, engagement and extension while providing leadership that assures the
integrity, excellence, relevance and success of the college's multi-faceted programs. The dean reports directly to Provost and Executive Vice President
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Jesse Perez Mendez</a> and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council and the Deans Council.</div>
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This position is ideal for a cutting-edge, learner-centric leader with a proven history of successful growth initiatives, strong partnership and collaboration skills, strategic vision, and results-focused leadership. The dean will continue to grow the college's
excellence in teaching, research, service, extension and engagement; promote a collaborative leadership approach; and cultivate internal and external partnerships to propel advancement of the university’s
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Next-Gen K-State strategic plan</a>.</div>
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The full position announcement, including required qualifications, may be found on the
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provost's website</a>.</div>
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Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received no later than Oct. 17.</div>
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Candidates should provide a letter of application describing their interest and qualifications for the position, a current vitae and information for five references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.</div>
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Nominations and application materials should be sent electronically via email to Martin Baker and Chelsie Whitelock of Buffkin / Baker at
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ksuengdean@buffkinbaker.com</a>.</div>
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Campus interviews are anticipated to take place in early December.</div>
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Jessica L. Heier Stamm, PhD<br>
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