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Vice President for Academic Affairs

Edgewood University seeks a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced academic leader to serve as its next Vice President for Academic Affairs. This chief academic officer will report directly to the President and serve on the President's cabinet, playing a key role in guiding the institution's strategic direction, aligned with its Catholic and Dominican mission and values. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of navigating the complexities of higher education through clear academic vision, curricular innovation, creative partnerships, and strong engagement with faculty.

Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, Edgewood University is committed to the values of truth, justice, compassion, partnership, and community. These Sinsinawa Dominican values recognize our interdependence with one another and with the world, while challenging all to build a community where contemplation and prayer lead to action in service to the world. With an array of academic programs in the liberal arts and pre-professional and professional fields, including a renowned nursing program, Edgewood University prepares its graduates for a life of meaningful service in all they pursue. Edgewood University welcomes persons of all faith traditions and those who do not practice a faith.

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the University is a private liberal arts institution grounded in Dominican Catholic values. Edgewood offers a wide range of academic programs, including 40+ undergraduate majors, 40+ minors, and 25+ postgraduate degrees. Degrees span undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, ensuring comprehensive educational pathways for all students. Academic Programs at Edgewood University are organized into three colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business, Communications, and Technology and The Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences. Edgewood enrolls 1,042 full-time undergraduate students, 194 part-time undergraduate students, and 1,233 graduate students. Small class sizes and highly experienced faculty are hallmarks of an Edgewood education, with a 15:1 student/faculty ratio, 81 percent of undergraduate classes with fewer than 20 students, and an average class size of 13. Edgewood University employs 85 full-time faculty and 192 part-time faculty. 73 percent of full-time faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and is responsible for oversight of educational policies and the curriculum, academic programs, academic support services, scholarly activity, academic and related budget and personnel. The VPAA is a member of the President's Cabinet and reports directly to the University President. All academic personnel report directly or indirectly to the VPAA. The VPAA works with the President of the University and members of the President's Cabinet to lead the University toward fulfillment of its mission while living and promoting the values of Edgewood University's sponsor, the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. The VPAA is responsible for administrative oversight and leadership of Academic Affairs, Study Abroad & International Relations, Library, Registrar, and Online Learning.

The application process will be open until the position is filled. A complete application will include a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in and qualifications for the position, along with a current CV.

The full position profile is linked here: https://dsgco.com/search/22963-edgewood-university-vice-president-for-academic-affairs

Interested candidates can apply using the following Talent Profile link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22963

Jim Sirianni, Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Education
Mark Halligan, Senior Associate
DSG | Storbeck
edgewoodvpaa@dsgco.com

To learn more about Edgewood University, visit: https://www.edgewood.edu/