[Politicsandtechnology] Director of School of Public and International Affairs

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

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> Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA)  
> invites applications from senior scholars for the position of  
> School Director for the fall of 2008.
>
> The School of Public and International Affairs is based in the  
> College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) and includes the  
> programs of Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP),  
> Government and International Affairs (GIA), and Urban Affairs and  
> Planning (UAP). All three programs offer Masters and PhD degrees ,  
> while UAP has undergraduate degrees in Public and Urban Affairs and  
> Environmental Policy and Planning.   Several programs have achieved  
> national ranking within their area. Additionally, the School houses  
> several research centers that give faculty and students the  
> opportunity to work on problems relevant to societal issues at  
> local, regional, national and global levels of engagement.  The  
> School's programs span multiple locations within the Commonwealth  
> of Virginia with the most important sites being in Blacksburg and  
> in the National Capital Region (NCR), specifically in Alexandria,  
> VA.  The Director position will be resident in Blacksburg, but with  
> expectations for regular interactions with programs in other sites.
>
> The School seeks applicants who demonstrate the ability to move the  
> School forward in becoming a leading center for scholarship,  
> education and research.  We particularly invite candidates who can:
>
> … Articulate and implement an intellectual vision for a School that  
> has strong programs in public and international affairs in the  
> Washington DC area as well as in Blacksburg
> … Bring administrative skills that ensure efficiencies and  
> transparencies in the management of School affairs working in an  
> inclusive manner with faculty
> … Work effectively with the leadership of programs within the  
> School, CAUS and the University to secure strong support for all of  
> the School's different programs
> … Help build strong relationships with both domestic and  
> international organizations and agencies to produce synergy with  
> the School's agenda
> … Work with alumni and others to build a development foundation for  
> supporting School programs and initiatives
> … Bring an established record of scholarship and instruction in her  
> or his discipline
>
> Persons seeking the position of Director should have credentials  
> that enable appointment as a full professor in one of the School's  
> programs.  We also will give strong consideration to well- 
> established associate professors.  A degree in a social science  
> discipline or in policy, planning, public administration, or  
> international affairs is desired, but we welcome applications from  
> persons with research and instruction in these areas, regardless of  
> discipline. A Ph.D is required.  Prior experience in an academic  
> setting is preferred, but persons with relevant experiences in  
> other career tracks will be considered.  Salary and rank will be  
> commensurate with the credentials of the applicant.
>
> Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online at  
> www.jobs.vt.edu
> (paper documents will not be accepted), reference posting #070910.
> Complete applications must include:
>
> 1) A full curriculum vitae
> 2) Full contact information for at least three individuals willing  
> to provide references
> 3) Statement of research/scholarship interests with references to  
> specific work
>
> Applicants should also submit a cover letter that addresses their  
> prior experiences relevant to the Director position as well as a  
> statement of style and philosophy of leadership in those  
> positions.  Applications are confidential.
>
> Questions concerning the position should be directed to the Chair  
> of the Search Committee, James Bohland, PhD, Vice-President and  
> Executive Director for Virginia Tech's National Capital Region  
> Operations: Phone (703)-518 -2702 or (703)- 717-1439 (cell); email  
> jim.bohland at vt.edu.  Correspondence concerning electronic  
> applications should be addressed to Krystal Wright, SPIA, 110  
> Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061:  
> Phone 540-231-2291 or by email to krystal at vt.edu.  More information  
> about the School may be found at www.spia.vt.edu.
>
> Application review will begin October 19, 2007 and the search will  
> remain open until it is filled.
>
> Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a  
> broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities,  
> veterans, and people with disabilities.  Individuals with  
> disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process  
> should notify the Chair of the Search Committee or the Virginia  
> Tech Relay Service, 1-800-828-1129.
>
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> Timothy W. Luke
> University Distinguished Professor
> Department of Political Science
> 539 Major Williams Hall
> VPI&SU
> Blacksburg, VA 2406l
> voice: 540.23l.6633/6571
> fax: 540.231.6078
> e-mail: TWLUKE at vt.edu
> homepage: http://www.cddc.vt.edu/tim/
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jeremy hunsinger
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,  
School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  
(www.cipr.uwm.edu)

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