JOB OPPORTUNITY
Job title: Director, Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs (Cleveland State University)
Hiring institution: Levin College of Public Affairs & Education, Cleveland State University
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | United States
Application deadline: 11/15/2024
Job Summary
The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education seeks a dynamic and visionary Director of the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs to work with and lead the school beginning no later than July 1, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
The nationally ranked Levin School (#4 urban policy, #12 local government) is one of four academic units in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University. We welcome a director who elevates values of social justice and equity and is committed to sustaining the Levin School’s urban policy and public affairs reputation through academic excellence, community engagement, and impact.
The Levin School encompasses six bachelor and four master’s degrees, a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Public Affairs, and a variety of certificate and dual degree offerings. The school consists of 16 full-time faculty, approximately 250 undergraduates and 125 graduate (master’s and Ph.D.) students. It is home to two fully accredited programs – the Master of Public Administration and Master of Urban Planning and Development– a school advisory committee, and partners with college research and career enhancement centers. The Levin School has recently created a robust recruitment plan to strengthen the pipeline of public service-oriented students and maintains endowed funds to support its activities, innovation, and community engagement.
The director of the Levin School will report to the dean of the college and oversee academic programs, faculty, and staff. The responsibilities include working with program directors to lead the academic programs with an eye towards innovation; cultivating partnerships to create a strong student experience to meet the needs of the workforce; supporting and advancing the faculty in the areas of teaching, research and outreach; representing the school both internally and externally with a goal of advancing knowledge creation and impact locally, regionally, and nationally; working across the college on academic and student engaged projects including recruitment and retention efforts; and collaborating with the college, university, and greater Northeast Ohio community for the advancement and success of the Levin School. There are diverse options for partnership with public, nonprofit, private, and philanthropic organizations – Levin alumni and friends permeate Northeast Ohio and are invested in working together for the betterment of our communities.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, or a closely related field;
• A record suitable for tenure and rank at associate professor (advanced level) or full professor within the Levin School;
• Strong record of:
o Academic leadership and administrative experience;
o Teaching, student mentoring, and curriculum development;
o Research;
• Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to be hired at rank of full Professor;
• Familiarity with the accreditation requirements of the Master of Public Administration (NASPAA) and/or Master of Urban Planning and Development (PAB) degrees;
• Prior work experience outside of higher education in the public, private, philanthropic, or non-profit sectors;
• Demonstrated experience within a diverse urban university setting;
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and expanding relationships with community partners;
• Familiarity with management of funds to support student and faculty success.
Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/22812. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2024. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Stephanie Ryberg-Webster at s.ryberg@csuohio.edu.
List of required documents applicant is to submit:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Name and contact information of three references – references will be contacted via automated email to provide a letter of support
CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
