Clark Honors College Dean Search

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Karen Ford has launched a national search for a new dean of Clark Honors College.

Finalists Information

Candidate A

Campus visit: May 2 and 3
Candidate Materials: posted on April 29
Public Presentation: May 3, 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the EMU Diamond Lake Room, 119 or join by Zoom
Feedback Survey: opens at 8:00 a.m. on May 2, closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 13

Candidate B

Campus visit: May 6 and 7
Candidate Materials: posted on May 1
Public Presentation: May 7, 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the EMU Diamond Lake Room, 119 or join by Zoom
Feedback Survey: opens at 8:00 a.m. on May 6, closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 13

Candidate C

Campus visit: May 7 and 8
Candidate Materials: posted on May 2
Public Presentation: May 8, 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the EMU Diamond Lake Room, 119 or join by Zoom
Feedback Survey: opens at 1:00 p.m. on May 7, closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 13

Candidate D

Campus visit: May 9 and 10
Candidate Materials: posted on May 6
Public Presentation: May 10, 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the EMU Diamond Lake Room, 119 or join by Zoom
Feedback Survey: opens at 8:00 a.m. on May 9, closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 13

Position Description and Job Posting

The University of Oregon seeks a forward-looking, innovative, and engaged leader with a deep commitment to excellence in interdisciplinary undergraduate teaching and research to serve as the next dean of the Clark Honors College. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President, the Dean serves as the principal academic and administrative officer of the college and an institutional leader in advancing the goals of the University of Oregon. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited.

WittKieffer has been retained as the search firm to lead in this recruitment.

See UO's Position Description

Position Profile from Search Firm

Search Committee

  • Chair: Bruce Blonigen, dean, Lundquist College of Business
  • Dave Austin, director, CHC Communications
  • Anita Chari, associate professor, Political Science
  • Dan Cohen, Clark Honors College Advisory Council chair
  • Nicole Dudukovic, Neuroscience Major Director, senior instructor I, Neuroscience, Psychology
  • Emma Koontz, Clark Honors College undergraduate student
  • Brian McWhorter, professor, Music
  • Michael Moffitt, professor, Law School
  • Barbara Mossberg, Professor of Practice in Literature, member of UO Senate
  • Lisa Munger, instructor, Marine Sciences
  • Carol Paty, associate dean for faculty, professor, Earth Sciences
  • Lee Rumbarger, associate vice provost, Teaching Engagement Program
  • Search advocate: Julia Cohalan, chief of staff, General Counsel
  • Search Coordinator: Suzette Howard, executive recruitment and special projects manager

Timeline

  • September - search announced
  • January - search launched, search committee assembled
  • January-February - recruitment started
  • April - finalists campus visits scheduled
  • April-May - Finalists will visit campus the weeks of April 29 and May 6