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Purdue University Has Selected Harris Search Associates to Lead White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management White Lodging Services Head

(March 2022) Purdue University has selected higher education executive search firm Harris Search Associates to lead the search for its next White Hospitality-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management White Lodging Services Head.

The Position

The White Lodging–J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management invites applications and nominations for the position of White Lodging Services Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University. Purdue seeks an accomplished dynamic, energetic, visionary leader who fosters innovation and collaboration in a shared governance environment.

White Lodging Services Head (Head) is part of the college’s leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school operations including faculty/staff development, alumni relations, and advocacy for the School to the College, University, and larger community. The Head will be an internationally recognized academic scholar providing leadership and vision and will facilitate research, teaching, and engagement activities in the School.

Purdue seeks a Head with a strong record of excellence in academic leadership and enthusiasm to grow the School’s academic and research programs. The preferred candidate will have scholarly credentials commensurate with the rank of tenured Full Professor, including an earned Doctorate in HTM or related consumer-focused disciplines from an accredited school or program. Regardless of academic specialty, candidates should have a strong understanding of and appreciation for hospitality and tourism management issues and concerns. Desirable attributes include a strong record of published research and external funding, prior experience in academic administration and undergraduate and graduate education, excellent communication skills, commitment to teaching, and the development and advancement of individual faculty, staff, students, and the School as a whole. This position is a full-time, 12-month, tenured position.

The next Head will have a history of dedication to strong educational programming, an excellent record of service, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of School programs, including education, program accreditation, high-caliber, diverse faculty recruitment and retention, practice development and outreach, and development of educational and relevant research programs.

The Head will work closely with the Dean and faculty to strengthen and expand interdisciplinary educational programs to support the academic missions of the University and be committed to nurturing programs and School faculty activity. The Head will have dedicated time for administrative, educational, strategic, and research initiatives.

About the School the White Lodging- JW Marriot School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Reimagined in 2019 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees, White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management hosts a complex mix of specialties, including the world-renowned hospitality and tourism management program; a global leader in hospitality management education; retail management; financial planning and counseling; and sales programs. The School is home to a collegial and diverse staff of 30 tenured/tenure track faculty and 900+ undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond an academic curriculum that fuses theory and practice, HTM prepares its students to live in the world as citizens of the world. The Head will provide visionary leadership to guide the School through fundamental global shifts in HTM and retail segments while leveraging top-ranked programs in financial counseling and planning, and selling and sales management.

About the College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is the third-largest College at Purdue. It includes nine academic units that hold national and international recognition for their fundamental scientific and programmatic contributions to improving individuals and communities’ health. The College strives to elevate Purdue’s reputation in the health and human sciences by positioning the University to meet the health and wellness challenges facing the population, growing and creating opportunities for Indiana and the global economy, and enhancing student learning for success in a rapidly changing world. HHS’s multidisciplinary learning environment uniquely prepares students to contribute to improved human health and behavior and to serve as leaders in their disciplines. The College also provides a rich environment for world-changing research and discovery. Purdue’s land-grant mission facilitates the translation of these discoveries from theory to application, benefiting not only those in Indiana, but society as a whole.

About Purdue University

Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant University, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). In addition to the College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University’s strengths in, Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Management, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine contribute to robust research and educational environment. The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries. The diverse greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community (http://www.homeofpurdue.com/) has a population of approximately 200,000 and a low living cost.

Harris Search Associates – an IIC Partners member firm, is a leading global higher education executive search and board advisory consulting firm with 44 offices in 33 countries worldwide. Our higher education executive search practice is focused on identifying and attracting leaders to support the growth of clients in the areas of research, science, engineering, academic medicine, and healthcare enterprises. Clients include the foremost universities, research parks, institutes, academic medical centers, and healthcare organizations driving global innovation and discovery.