Knox College, a distinguished and globally diverse national liberal arts college located in the heart of the Midwest, seeks a visionary leader to become its next Provost and Dean of the College. Successful candidates will be passionate about the transformative opportunities that a liberal arts education can provide for students.
The Provost will work closely with President C. Andrew McGadney and his senior staff to build upon College's momentum in enrollment growth, student success, investments in the academic program and community as outlined in the strategic planning framework, A Bold and Ambitious Vision for Knox, approved by the Board of Trustees in 2022.
Dear Knox Community
As the search for Knox College’s next Provost & Dean of the College gets underway, the Search Committee wants to hear directly from you. We’d like to know what you think should be the top priorities for our next Provost and Dean of the College, and which personal characteristics and professional experience the ideal candidate should have. You are invited to offer your ideas and suggestions in two ways:
We greatly appreciate your interest in this important endeavor.
On behalf of the Search Committee,
Founded in 1837 by anti-slavery social reformers, Knox College has a rich history rooted in social justice and progressive education. Located in Galesburg, Illinois, Knox is a private liberal arts college on a campus with over 82 acres. Known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and commitment to undergraduate education, Knox offers more than 60 courses of study, including 43 majors and 58 minors in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. In addition, Knox offers nine pre-professional and cooperative programs, including business, engineering, and law. Knox is notable for its emphasis on experiential learning and independent research, as exemplified by its distinctive immersive learning courses and programs. In fact, Knox students are required to engage in an experience that involves immersion or active learning in a subject prior to graduation.
The student body at Knox is made up of more than 1,100 diverse students, coming from 45 states across the country and 49 countries around the world. With an average class size of 14 students, this setting offers an intimate class setting that gives students the opportunity to excel. With over 110 total faculty, 95% of which hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree, this offers a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, along with a trimester academic schedule, to help support students in a rigorous academic environment. Under the leadership and guidance of the College’s 20th President, C. Andrew McGadney, Knox has continued the mission of building a community of individuals from diverse backgrounds that challenge each other to explore, understand and improve oneself, the society, and the world.
https://www.knox.edu/about-knox/our-leadership/senior-staff/provost-search
Printed on Sunday, December 22, 2024