Director, Latin American and Caribbean Center
Florida International University (FIU) is seeking an exemplary leader for its flagship Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC). Established in 1979, FlU's Latin American and Caribbean Center was the university's first area studies center and is a dynamic research, education, and public affairs component of university life, now comprising nearly 200 affiliated faculty from not only the social sciences and humanities, but also the physical and biological sciences, environmental studies, business, law, and professional programs.
LACC (http://lacc.fiu.edu) is a Title VI National Resource Center for foreign languages and area studies (with partner University of Miami) and is deeply involved in a broad range of hemispheric activities and issues. LACC programming currently includes a highly respected Master's degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, a variety of graduate and undergraduate certificates, study abroad opportunities, and significant relationships to media, governments, and business communities throughout the hemisphere. LACC directly administers more than $7 million in external funding and has helped secure more than $25 million in additional funding administered across the university.
FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional and doctoral degree programs to over 42,000 students. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times.
FIU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University/High Research Activity institution; Florida International University is part of the eleven member State University System of Florida and is located in Miami, a diverse crossroads city for the hemisphere.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant doctorate, a distinguished research and teaching record, proven administrative and fundraising skills, and a vision for how a 21st century multi-disciplinary center can and should evolve its relationships with its own university, other academic institutions, and the local, national, and international communities. The candidate must also be eligible for tenure at the associate or full professor level in the appropriate academic department. Relevant language proficiency is expected.
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting Florida International University in the search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, materials should be provided immediately. Nominations should include the name, position, address, and telephone number. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, a resume and contact information for at least three references. Submission of materials as MS Word attachments is strongly encouraged.
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:
Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850.650.2277Fax: 850.650.2272
E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
For more information about Florida International University, please visit the Web site at
http://www.fiu.edu/
FIU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer & Institution.
