Director of the Honors Program position posted internally
The University of North Dakota is currently accepting internal applications for the Director of the Honors Program position. The successful candidate will be a faculty member with a proven track record of accomplishment and a transformative vision for an academically rigorous, highly engaged, and student-centered Honors experience. The Director will be appointed to a three-year term anticipated to start July 1, 2016.
Information about the position, including a position summary, qualifications and responsibilities, can be found on the Office of the Provost & VPAA website.
The UND Honors Program creates a holistic learning community that cultivates the next generation of citizen-scholars from today’s exceptional students. Serving over 500 students, Honors is a skills-based program that enhances the abilities of students in any discipline. The program aims to be recognized as a leader in cultivating the next generation of solution-orientated, critical, and creative thinkers with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitment to have a positive impact on their future civic and technical endeavors.
Applications should be sent to Steve Light (steven.light@UND.edu) by Thursday, March 31 at 12:00 p.m. for priority consideration. A cover letter addressing the applicant’s interest in the position and his/her transformative vision for the Honors Program, as well as a curriculum vitae, should be included for full consideration.
The successful candidate will succeed Sally Pyle, who will return to her home department of Biology following this academic year to continue teaching, research, and service to the university and its students.
To assist in the selection of the next Director, a Search Committee has been named that is comprised of faculty, staff, and students with a broad range of experience and perspectives. The Committee includes:
- Macy Anderson, Honors Student
- Kristen Borysewicz, Chester Fritz Library
- Amanda Boyd, College of Arts & Sciences
- Robin David, Honors Program
- John Fitzgerald, College of Education & Human Development
- Joseph Hartman, College of Engineering & Mines
- Sol Jensen, Student Affairs
- Steve Light, Academic Affairs (Chair)
- Margot McGimpsey, Alumni Association & Foundation
- Pat O’Neill, College of Business & Public Administration
- Kathy Sukalski, School of Medicine & Health Sciences
- Joe Vacek, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
- Bret Weber, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
- Luke Weston, Honors Student
We anticipate the search will be concluded in April 2016. Updates will be provided as we progress through the search process.
If you have questions or nominations, please contact Steve Light, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, at steven.light@UND.edu or 701.777.0960.
