Hope College Seeks New President

The Board of Trustees of Hope College announces the search for the College’s twelfth president.  The search is being launched in response to Dr. James Bultman’s decision to retire following the 2011-2012 academic year after thirteen years of distinguished service as Hope’s president, a period of steady growth for the institution.

The mission of Hope College is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith.  The College seeks a visionary leader who inspires excellence in others and is committed to and capable of advancing the mission.

It is important that the successful candidate shares the core values that shape Hope: to offer rigorous academic programs --  to contribute to the body of knowledge in the academic disciplines -- to nurture vibrant Christian faith -- to be a caring community -- to foster development of the whole person, intellectually, socially and physically -- to be wise stewards of resources.  This person will be capable of communicating, with clarity, Hope’s mission, vision and distinguishing qualities, to its various constituencies.

Hope College is a part of the community of Holland, Michigan which is located on Lake Macatawa near the shores of Lake Michigan.  Hope and Holland are partners in support of the vibrant region of western Michigan, which benefits from the economic strength created in part by an entrepreneurial culture specializing in advanced design and manufacturing.  For more information please visit:www.enjoyhollandmichigan.com or www.cityofholland.com.

Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having a diverse faculty and staff in order to best prepare students for successful careers in a multi-cultural and global community.  Applications of persons qualified for the position of president of Hope College are welcome regardless of gender or race.  Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for nondiscrimination in employment.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the Presidential Search Profile which contains essential information and outlines the application process at:

www.hope.edu or www.academic-search.com.

Although applications will be accepted until the time that a new president is appointed, candidates should submit materials by September 30 for most favorable consideration.  The Presidential Search Committee, comprised of trustees, alumni, faculty, staff and students, is led by trustee David W. Lowry, MD.

All inquiries should be directed to:

R. Thomas Williamson, Senior Consultant

Academic Search, Inc.

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