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Monmouth College (www.monmouthcollege.edu) seeks an accomplished academic leader for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty (VPAA/Dean). As the chief academic officer, the VPAA/Dean reports to the President, serves on the president’s cabinet, and holds administrative responsibility for all academic departments, academic programs, and academic support services of the College. The new VPAA/Dean will assume the office during the summer of 2027. Please visit www.Hyatt-Fennell.com for an expanded profile of the position.

The College, located in Monmouth, Illinois, approximately 45 miles from the Quad Cities and 65 miles from Peoria, IL, is a private, residential, liberal arts college, offering 44 majors within six Schools.  Majors range from natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, humanities to health sciences and nursing. Monmouth’s 750 students study and learn in small, seminar-style classes (average class size of 14 with a 12:1 student/faculty ratio) and through internship and study-abroad opportunities as well as summer research experiences.

The 112-acre campus, including a 33-acre nature preserve and athletic park along with a 6-acre educational garden and farm, and the local Monmouth community form a warm, friendly family. The faculty and staff work to maintain a close relationship with students as they support their learning. They are a Fighting Scots family, and students feel that the moment they step on campus.

The incoming VPAA/Dean must hold an earned doctorate degree and possess significant experience in positions of increasing responsibility in academic administration as well as a record of accomplishment in teaching and scholarship sufficient to warrant faculty status and a collaborative and focused leadership style. The VPAA/Dean will implement the Scots Ready Leaders strategic pillar of a newly approved Monmouth Strategic Plan, which includes implementing a newly approved core curriculum (READY core), newly approved majors, and the addition of certificates/credentialing opportunities and other program types to attract learners beyond traditional residential students. Further the successful candidate must possess strategic thinking and leadership with an ability for detailed-level work. These skills are essential for the academic leadership of the College to best leverage and create new opportunities for growth and expansion with a strong, collaborative. and high functioning leadership team.

Monmouth College is being assisted by the partners of Hyatt-Fennell. Application materials should be submitted to MonmouthCollege@Hyatt-Fennell.com. Applications include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for five professional references. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should be submitted prior to January 4, 2027 to receive full consideration. Anticipated start date for the appointed candidate is July 1, 2027.

Monmouth College is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups.  Monmouth College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, military service, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other factors as prohibited by law.