Procedure for Candidacy

Candidates should provide a cover letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position in the context of the themes outlined above, along with a curriculum vitae/resumé.  All materials will be treated as confidential and can be submitted via email to ValpoPres@wittkieffer.com.  Material that cannot be emailed may be sent to:

President
Valparaiso University
c/o Witt/Kieffer
Attention:  Dennis M. Barden/John R. Barstad
2015 Spring Road, Suite 510
Oak Brook, IL  60523

Confidential inquiries, recommendations of possible candidates, and questions concerning this search may be directed to Dennis M. Barden at (630) 575-6167 or John R. Barstad at (630) 575-6195.

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