|
UNIVERSITY
OF LIBERIA
MONROVIA, LIBERIA
WEST AFRICA
PRESIDENT
The
University of Liberia, Liberia's national university, is accepting
application for the position of President of the institution.
The
University seeks a dynamic, energetic and visionary leader
in higher education with high professional standards and integrity
and a demonstrated commitment to work with faculty, students,
staff and the Board of Trustees to promote the growth and
development of the University at this critical period of its
history.
The
President will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the
University and work closely with the Board of Trustees to
provide overall leadership and direction to the planning and
management of the teaching, research and service functions
of the University and to ensure that significant improvements
are made in the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the
University of Liberia.
Founded
in 1862 as Liberia College, the institution became the University
of Liberia in 1951 by an Act of the National Legislature.
It is Liberia's National University and the President of the
Republic of Liberia is the Visitor of the University of Liberia.
The
University provides a broad range of programs within its six
(6) undergraduate colleges, three (3) professional schools
and four (4) graduate programs located on three campuses.
Plans are underway to add two more graduate programs.
With
a faculty of approximately 400 and as the nation's highest
public education institution, the University serves more than
17,000 students drawn from all parts of the country as well
as foreign students with diverse background and educational
preparation.
Further
information about the University can be found on its website:
www.universityliberia.org
QUALIFICATIONS
The
next President of the University of Liberia should demonstrate
broad leadership qualities and experience, including:
- At
least 5-10 years of proven leadership and management experience
in a senior position in higher education and /or industry;
- An
earned doctorate degree preferred;
- A
strong commitment to academic quality and excellence in
teaching, research and service;
- Knowledge
of and sensitivity to the unique needs of higher education
in Liberia;
- High
ethical standards and professional integrity;
- A
demonstrated ability to establishing clear goals and leading
an effective academic and administrative team;
- Exemplary
skills and ability to communicate the mission and needs
to the various constituencies of the University, including
the students, faculty, staff, alumni and collaborating partners;
- An
enduring ability of good listening and being at ease in
dealing with students, faculty and administrative staff
and to creating an inclusive environment characterized by
collegiality, shared responsibility and collective responsibility;
- High
commitment to fundraising and advocating for increasing
support from Government and other sources including concessions,
corporations, foundations and other major donors and enlarging
the Endowment Fund of the University;
- Building
and maintaining productive linkages with institutions of
higher learning and education support organizations at home
and abroad;
- Demonstrated
commitment to academic freedom and shared governance;
- An
appreciation and understanding of the dynamics and nuances
of Liberian culture including the political culture and
its effects on the University.
APPLICATIONS
MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
APPLICATION
MUST INCLUDE:
- A
LETTER OF INTEREST WHICH ADDRESSES THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS
FOR AND INTEREST IN THE POSITION
- A
CURRENT RESUME
- THE
NAMES, EMAIL AND ORGANIZATION'S ADDRESSES, HOME AND ORGANIZATION'S
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AT LEAST THREE REFERENCES
- A
ONE - TO TWO - PAGE SUMMARY OF APPLICANT'S PHILOSOPHY OF
HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS APPLICABILITY TO THE UNIVERSITY
OF LIBERIA AND THE LIBERIAN SOCIETY
QUALIFIED
WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ONLY
COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED. COMPLETE
APPLICATION PACKETS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW
OR SENT VIA EMAIL.
DR. AMOS C. SAWYER
CHAIRMAN
UL PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
C/O GOVERNANCE COMMISSION
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION BUILDING
CAPITOL HILL
MONROVIA, LIBERIA
EMAIL:
presidentialsearchcommittee@universityliberia.org
PLEASE
NOTE THAT APPLICANTS FROM OUTSIDE LIBERIA ARE ASKED TO
USE FEDERAL EXPRESS, DHL OR ANOTHER REPUTABLE COURIER SERVICE
|
