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Hampshire College, one of the nation’s boldest and most innovative liberal arts institutions, is seeking its next president. In its 55th year as the model for rigorous, student-directed education, Hampshire invites applications from experienced leaders who embody the spirit and values of the College and have the ability to lead this evolving, innovative educational community through the crucial next stage of its development.
“The mission of Hampshire College is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, inquiry, and ethical citizenship that inspires students to contribute to knowledge, justice, and positive change in the world and, by doing so, to transform higher education.”
Hampshire is seeking a president who believes deeply in the College’s founding vision and who will embrace those principles to chart a compelling path forward. Hampshire’s new president must be inspired by the College’s mission and possess the vision, voice, and visibility to advance, promote, and celebrate it, ensuring Hampshire’s future as a progressive, leading institution of higher education. The president must embrace innovation, facilitate transparent communication that drives toward solutions, and inspire others, both within the Hampshire community as well as outside Hampshire’s community. This work must be accomplished in the context of critical challenges facing higher education and the nation: How does a college build a sustainable financial model to achieve excellence in innovative education while ensuring that all capable students have access to that education? How should a college engage with consequential issues in the wider world? How does a campus foster a shared ethos of community while advocating that individual and group voices are essential and must be heard? The Board of Trustees is seeking a leader for Hampshire who will meet these issues with the rigor, creativity, sensitivity, curiosity, and enthusiasm that characterize Hampshire itself.
Jim Johnsen and Lauren McCaghren with Greenwood Asher & Associates are assisting Hampshire College on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:
We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments.
All application materials should be submitted through the Greenwood Asher & Associates e-mail at: HampshirePresident@greenwoodsearch.com. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.