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Position
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College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA). Nationally recognized as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive university, UIC is the largest in Chicago, with 25,000 students, 12,500 faculty and staff, 15 colleges and the state’s major public medical center. As a comprehensive university in the heart of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, UIC has adopted a university-wide “Great Cities commitment” to address the challenges and opportunities facing Chicago and all great cities through teaching, research and public service. The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs plays a critical role in fulfilling that commitment. Through its academic programs and research centers, the College prepares students to assume leadership roles in urban and public affairs; provides assistance with issues confronting policy makers in the government, community and private sectors; and emphasizes urban-oriented interdisciplinary research. The mission of CUPPA is to provide innovative education in urban planning and public management that puts engaged research to purposeful use at home and abroad. The College houses seven research centers and institutes: the Great Cities Institute, the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, the Natalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Development, the Survey Research Laboratory, the Center for Urban Economic Development, the Urban Transportation Center, and the Great Cities Urban Data Visualization Program. The graduate programs are highly-ranked nationally, and include a Master’s and Ph.D. in Public Administration, and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Policy. An undergraduate minor in Urban and Public Affairs was recently established within the college. The successful candidate will have credentials commensurate for appointment at the level of full professor and have achieved national stature in his or her field. He or she should demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and diversity; and be able to foster the intellectual development of the College through sound education policy, dedication to the advancement of research, and promotion of dynamic community engagement. The individual will have the administrative experience sufficient to effectively manage a multidisciplinary college; he or she will exhibit capacity to manage resources wisely and desire to work and communicate with faculty, staff and students on matters significant to the college. The capacities to further develop external relationships with diverse local constituencies and to increase the external financial support of the college are required. For full consideration, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references by January 5, 2008, preferably electronically, to cuppasearch@uic.edu addressed to Dr. Clark Hulse, Chair at: Search Committee for Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
The University of Illinois at Chicago is a land grant institution with a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. As such, UIC especially welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minority group members, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who would enrich the University’s research, teaching, and Great Cities’ mission. An AA/EO Employer. |
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