CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Penn State is seeking candidates for the next chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Ann M. Williams, the campus’ chancellor for 15 years, announced Sept. 22 that she will retire in July 2015.
The chancellor serves as the chief executive and academic leader of the campus and is responsible for the quality of academic programs; stewardship of the teaching, research and service mission; strategic planning; budgeting; philanthropy; faculty and staff development, recruitment and evaluation; outreach; and alumni relations.
Applications can be submitted at http://www.psu.jobs for job No. 54743. The review of applications kicked off Jan. 15; the anticipated start date for the role is July 1.
During Williams’ tenure, enrollment increased 85 percent at Lehigh Valley and she orchestrated the campus’ move from its previous location in Fogelsville to its current location in Center Valley in 2009.
“I have had the pleasure to work with some of the most talented and dedicated faculty and staff at Penn State Lehigh Valley,” Williams wrote in a letter announcing her retirement. “With this talent and dedication, there is no doubt in my mind that with the continued support of the University, the success and growth will continue in the years to come.”
In addition to providing academic and administrative leadership to the Lehigh Valley campus, the chancellor is a key executive of the University and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council and Council of Campus Chancellors. The successful candidate will be an experienced higher educator with demonstrated capability in fundraising, and strategic and entrepreneurial leadership. Demonstrated success in building effective business and community relationships is also essential. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Penn State Lehigh Valley is a commuter campus, offering easy access to the Lehigh Valley's thriving athletic, cultural and recreational attractions. Current enrollment is 925, of which 20 percent are adult students. There are 41 full-time and 45 part-time faculty members. Nine baccalaureate degrees are offered at the campus. Students may also complete the first two years of nearly all of Penn State's more than 160 baccalaureate degrees at the Lehigh Valley campus and then move on to another Penn State campus to complete their studies.
For additional information, visit www.lv.psu.edu or email PSUChancellorSearch@psu.edu.