The university was established in 1957 when the late Alfred and Matilda Wilson donated $2 million and their 1,500-acre estate to Michigan State University to start a new college in Oakland County. The university now enrolls more than 19,000 students in more than 130 baccalaureate and more than 125 graduate degree and certificate programs and is rated one of the country’s 82 doctoral/research intensive universities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university is located in Oakland County, one of the most prosperous counties in the United States. Facilities for nearly 300 Fortune 500 companies, including five world headquarters, and more than 800 internationally owned companies are located within the county.

The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree, a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship commensurate with full professor status at Oakland, and strong academic leadership experience.

The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. A complete position description, including requirements for the position, can be found at www.academic-search.com under current searches.  Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, and a list of at least five references with contact information. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Nominations and expressions of interest, which will be treated in confidence, should be sent electronically to OaklandProvost@academic-search.com.

The position will remain open until filled. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Tom Fitch at rtf@academic-search.com or Dr. Jessica Kozloff at jsk@academic-search.com.

Oakland University, as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.