Dean Search

Indiana University is seeking a tenured faculty member for the position of Dean for Women's Affairs at the Bloomington campus.

Position Description

The Dean for Women's Affairs is responsible for enhancing opportunities for women on campus by serving as an advocate for women students, staff, and faculty. The Dean develops and oversees programs designed to improve educational and professional opportunities for women.

Issues that come before the Office for Women's Affairs include career development, workplace conflict, sexual harassment, personal safety as well as more general issues of gender equity. The Office for Women's Affairs monitors and assesses the status of women on campus and promotes policies to improve and strengthen the standing of women at Indiana University.

The successful candidate will be a tenured member of the Bloomington faculty with a record of leadership and administrative effectiveness. The Dean should have a demonstrated commitment to women's issues and ability to work with diverse interest groups.

This is a twelve month 50% administrative appointment beginning July 1, 2008. The Dean for Women's Affairs reports directly to the Provost of the Bloomington campus.

How to Apply

Applications should include a statement of interest, a curriculum vita, and the names of three campus colleagues as references. The committee will start to review applications after February 29. Send nominations or applications to OWADeanSearch@oncourse.iu.edu.

Contact the Committee

Should you have any questions, please contact:
Julia Lamber, Chair
Dean for Women's Affairs Search Committee
campus mail: Law 320
phone: (812) 856-5536
e-mail: lamber@indiana.edu

Committee Members

Jackie Barnum, undergraduate student
Jean Camp, School of Informatics
Nick Cullather, Department of History
Julie Knost, Office of Affirmative Action
Julia Lamber, School of Law (Chair)
Patricia McManus, Department of Sociology
James Reilly, Department of Chemistry
Stephanie Sanders, Department of Gender Studies
Amanda Meglemre, graduate student