The University of Nebraska is seeking an experienced, student-focused “change agent” with a deep understanding of the land-grant mission to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as described in a position profile.
The job description for UNL’s next chancellor, developed by a 17-member search advisory committee following a series of public listening sessions in February and announced March 9, calls for a proven, collaborative leader with a “relentless focus” on student access and success who will articulate a bold vision for the future of Nebraska’s flagship university. The successful candidate will prioritize academic excellence and will be an inclusive and creative leader who appreciates the importance of agriculture, athletics and UNL’s statewide mission.
Nominations and applications are now being accepted by AGB Search, the firm assisting Ted Carter, NU system president, with the chancellor search, at UNLChancellor@agbsearch.com. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by April 7.
The complete position profile, along with detailed information on how to submit applications and nominations, is available on AGB’s website.
Carter thanked the many UNL students, faculty, staff and stakeholders who have shared feedback over the past several months on what qualities and skills the university should seek in the next chancellor. Their input, he said, was invaluable in developing a leadership profile that captures the UNL community’s shared vision for excellence.
“This is a period of great change and opportunity in higher education. Leadership matters, especially when it comes to one of the most important and consequential institutions in our state — the University of Nebraska-Lincoln,” Carter said. “The consistent theme in feedback from our stakeholders is that we need to find someone who won’t be afraid to dream big about UNL’s future — someone with the energy and courage to rally a diverse community around a vision for meeting the urgent and complex needs of our state, our workforce and the world.”
Specific leadership qualities being sought in the next chancellor include:
Proven record of leadership, including the ability to work collaboratively with the NU system president, Board of Regents, other NU chancellors and a strong campus leadership team; Record of recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty, staff and students, and an intellectual curiosity and commitment to collaboration across disciplines;
Source: unl.edu
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