Founded in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke now serves the most diverse student body in the University of North Carolina System and encourages inclusion and appreciation for the values of all people. UNC Pembroke exists to promote excellence in teaching and learning, at the graduate and undergraduate levels, in an environment of free inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rigorous intellectual standards. UNC Pembroke also serves as a cultural, social, educational and economic nexus for the region it serves and takes seriously its pivotal leadership role in the community.

One of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System, UNC Pembroke enrolls approximately 5,900 undergraduate and over 700 graduate students, supports a full-time faculty of 328, and offers 41 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs. With a student-faculty ratio of 17:1 and the average class size of approximately 22 students, Pembroke is able to treat each student as an individual. The University is located in Robeson County, one of the most diverse counties in the nation and the political and cultural center of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina - the state's largest American Indian tribe. More information on the University may be found at its web-site: www.uncp.edu.

Having benefited from longstanding, stable, effective leadership and unprecedented growth, the University is in excellent position to capitalize on its progress and unique characteristics to chart a course for the next phase of its evolution. The University seeks a dynamic, bold leader to become a full, contributing member of the community, embodying all that the University and region represent, to work collaboratively with the internal and external community to build an exciting future for the University and the region. Seasoned management, fund-raising, and organizational skills are essential for success. Candidates may exemplify their potential for the position through academic qualifications such as a terminal degree and an extensive record of scholarship and teaching, or through a record of outstanding professional leadership and achievement.

Expressions of interest in, and nominations for, the position, as well as requests for the full position profile, may be directed to Howard Jessamy and Lucy Leske, the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting UNC Pembroke in this search. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to UNCPChancellor@wittkieffer.com. Review of credentials will begin December 20, 2009. Materials that must be mailed may be sent to UNCP Chancellor Search, c/o Witt/Kieffer, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 675, Bethesda MD 20814.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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