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Dean, College of Aviation, Science and Technology

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Lewis University
Location
Romeoville, Illinois
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Salary commensurate with skills & experience + tuition benefits, health plans and retirement benefit

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Lewis University seeks nominations and applications for an experienced, innovative and collaborative academic leader for the position of Dean, College of Aviation, Science and Technology.

Lewis University is an innovative, forward-thinking Catholic institution where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the University its educational identity and focus. Located in Romeoville, Illinois, a safe and vibrant community of approximately 40,000 residents, Lewis University is approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago and all of its cultural offerings.

Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis serves 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Inspired by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, Lewis University is a community committed to its Mission values of Knowledge, Fidelity, Wisdom, Justice and Association. The University prides itself on its diversity throughout the campus community. 

Lewis University’s College of Aviation, Science and Technology values creativity, innovation, experimental practice, collaboration, and scientific inquiry in service to the common good.  With state-of the-art laboratories, faculty acclaimed for research and teaching, and strong connections to community and industry, the College provides student-centered, hands-on learning that will change the world. Lewis University has received an historic $5 million gift from Russ and Dawn Smyth, which will establish an endowment to provide discretionary resources for the Dean of the College of Aviation, Science and Technology; support undergraduate research; and fund future enhancements to labs and classroom spaces.

The College of Aviation, Science, and Technology is comprised of the departments of Aviation and Transportation, Biology, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics.  The College includes approximately 1400 undergraduate students, 325 graduate students, and 60 FTE faculty.  The Aviation programs are FAA-approved and were recently awarded the Loening Trophy as the outstanding all-around collegiate aviation program in the nation.

The Dean is the chief academic officer of the College.  The Dean reports to the Provost and is a member of several university-wide committees.  The Dean supervises all faculty in the College as well as chairs and program directors, assistant and associate deans, and administrative assistants.

Qualifications include a terminal degree in one of the fields or disciplines represented in the College; a record of scholarship, service and teaching in alignment with the qualifications for the title of Professor at Lewis University; at least five years of demonstrated administrative competence in an academic setting, ideally as a chair and/or assistant or associate dean; strong financial acumen and ability to address the complex and varying needs of the programs and departments of the College;  and demonstrated success in external relations.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by February 8, 2019. Prior to submission, please thoroughly review the Executive Search Profile. Candidates may apply securely here or at LewisAST@rhperry.com. Confidential nominations can be submitted by using this link: Nominations.

RH Perry & Associates is assisting Lewis University in their search. Please direct all confidential communications to: Dr. Jean Scott at (740) 525-4790, Mr. Matthew Kilcoyne at (202) 253-9846, or to LewisAST@rhperry.com.

Inspired by the University’s Mission values of Wisdom, Knowledge, Justice, Fidelity and Association, the Lewis Community declares that we are a Sanctified Zone where people are committed to working to end racism, bias and prejudice by valuing diversity in a safe and nurturing environment. Lewis University, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, serves a diverse community and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion on our campus as an equal opportunity employer.

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Organization

Located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university where the traditions of liberal learning and preparation for professional life give the university its educational identity and mission focus. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction, Lewis University is a dynamic and growing institution.

Lewis is a coeducational university providing more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 25 graduate programs, and accelerated programs for working adults through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Nursing and Health Professions. Premier programs include aviation, criminal/social justice, education, nursing, and business. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers with over 320 years of teaching experience in the Lasallian traditionlewis_university1.jpg.

History
Founded in 1932 under the direction of the Chicago Archdiocese and Bishop Bernard J. Sheil, Lewis began as the Holy Name Technical School for boys. Aviation technology was the special emphasis of instruction and the origin of today’s highly regarded Department of Aviation. In 1952 the school was renamed the Lewis College of Science and Technology. In 1960, the De La Salle Christian Brothers - members of a 326-year-old religious order devoted exclusively to teaching and named after Saint John Baptist de La Salle, their founder and Patron Saint of Educators – assumed direction of the institution. Today, with growing enrollment, outstanding programs, experienced faculty and motivated students, Lewis University is recognized as one of the finest, mid-sized, comprehensive Catholic universities in the country.

Control
Private, co-educational, founded in 1932.

Affiliation
Catholic and Lasallian. One of more than 60 universities worldwide sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

A Welcoming Campus
The Lewis main campus in Romeoville, Illinois, is a picturesque 376-acre setting which houses more than 1,300 students in 12 residence halls, all within walking distance of well-equipped classrooms, the library, the JFK Recreation and Fitness Center, the Student Union, and the Sancta Alberta Chapel. Lewis regional campuses are located in Chicago, Oak Brook, Tinley Park, Hickory Hills and Shorewood. All campuses are easily accessible to corporate offices in Chicago and the suburbs, making it easy for students to complete professional internships. In 2009, a site was opened in Albuquerque to continue the Lasallian tradition of education in the Southwest.lewis_university2.jpg

Campus Sites
Romeoville, Hickory Hills, Oak Brook, Shorewood, Tinley Park, Chicago, Albuquerque (New Mexico).

Enrollment
Lewis currently has approximately 6,000 students, 4,100 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate. Many are from the Chicago region, with international students representing nearly thirty different countries. Lewis welcomes students of all cultures and religious faiths with a 30 percent minority population and a ratio of 60 percent Roman Catholic to 40 percent other Christian/non-Christian faiths.

Experienced Faculty
Lewis has 200 full-time faculty members who take their students' personal and professional success to heart. The majority hold terminal degrees in their fields. Many are experienced practitioners. The student/faculty ratio is 13:1.

Colleges and Schools

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • School for Professional and Continuing Education

Degrees

  • Associate of Science (A.S.)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Elected Studies (B.E.S.)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
  • Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.)
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Programs
More than 80 undergraduate majors and areas of study and 25 graduate programs.

Focus
Professional and career preparation in a liberal arts tradition

Activities
Enriched by a diverse population, Lewis offers an inviting community. With more than 100 clubs and organizations, and eighteen intercollegiate NCAA Division II athletic teams, Lewis has something of interest for everyone. Activities include the theatre and performing arts, intramural sports and athletics, a nationally recognized scholars program, and peer ministry and volunteerism.

Alumni
31,000

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Notable

  • Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction, College Access & Opportunity and GI Jobs
  • Largest bachelor’s degree program in Nursing in Illinois
  • Nationally ranked Flight Team
  • Nationally ranked Mock Trial Team
  • Award winning student newspaper The Flyer
  • First all digital college radio station in the country
  • One of only 14 accredited programs in Athletic Training among private universities in Illinois
  • Largest undergraduate program in Criminal Social/Justice among private universities in Illinois
  • The oldest Aviation program among universities in Illinois
  • The only University aviation program in Illinois with an airport on campus
  • Located in Will County, one of the fastest growing counties in the country
  • Largest graduate program in School Counseling and Guidance in Illinois
  • Nursing, Aviation and Education students recently achieved 100% pass rate on certification exams
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