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American University of Armenia
300 lakeside Drive, 5th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 987-9452
Fax: (510) 208-3576
Web: <; Contact: Gaiane Khatchatrian Email: Gaiane@auac.net The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a privately endowed independent American institution of higher education in the Republic of Armenia. Located in the Capital, Yerevan, AUA currently offers graduate instruction leading to the Master's degree in eight fields of study: Business Administration, Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, Computer and Information Science, Political Science, Public Health, Law, Comparative Legal Studies, and Teaching of English as a Foreign Language. The College of Health Sciences was established in 1994 and has awarded over 100 MPH degrees. The Center for Health Services Research and Development is actively engaged in an increasingly expansive portfolio of projects in Armenia and the region. The College is an active member of the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER). AUA is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Dean of College of Health Sciences, who will be responsible to provide academic leadership in all aspects of the College, including strategic planning, curriculum, program growth and development, hiring and evaluation of faculty, spurring regional and international recruitment of MPH students, fiscal management, outcome assessment, and fund raising. The successful candidate will possess an appropriate terminal degree and a distinguished record of teaching; experience in generating and supporting development of external funding from a variety of sources; familiarity with current education policy issues and quality assurance practices; proven competence in strategic planning, fund-raising, and resource management. Previous experience in performing academic duties in an international setting is preferred. Clinical training is an asset. Recently retired or faculty in transition are encouraged to apply. Nominations and Applications, including a Curriculum Vita, letter of application and three references should be sent to: American University of Armenia Corporation, 300 Lakeside Drive, 5th Floor, Oakland, California, 94612. ATT: Gaiane Khachatrian, Recruitment Coordinator; Gaiane@auac.net; Fax: (510) 208-3576. The position is available as of January 2007. Review of applicants begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. AUA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.