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Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

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The University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa

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Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

The University of Alabama (UA) seeks a strategic and collaborative leader with a high scholarly profile and/or artistic record to serve as the next Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The next Dean will develop a future-oriented vision for UA's largest division and provide leadership on planning, curricular, research, and budgetary decisions. The next Dean will also engage with alumni, the business community, and state and federal government officials to advance the goals of the College and University. The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree and qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor in one of the College's departments. The candidate must also possess a significant and progressive record of higher education leadership.

The University, located in the city of Tuscaloosa (http://www.tuscaloosa.com/), is one of the nation's premier public universities offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in more than 200 fields of study. UA's more than 1,000 acres of tree-lined pathways and state-of-the-art facilities are a source of inspiration for students, faculty, and staff. In fall 2018, UA reached a record high enrollment of 38,392 with 6,663 entering freshmen. Approximately 40 percent of UA's freshman class scored 30 or higher on the ACT. The University is a leader among public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars with more than 600 currently on campus. As the state's flagship university, UA has recently achieved Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity (formerly R1) status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The University has over 1,800 faculty with twenty-six receiving the NSF's CAREER Award, the nation's most prestigious recognition of top-performing young scientists, in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest division and the academic heart of the University, offering the foundational disciplines on which all others depend. There are approximately 8,400 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students in over 100 programs of study across 64 fields spanning the arts, sciences, and social sciences. The College consists of 23 departments and offers 19 academic programs that are not offered anywhere else in the state. The College's 568 full-time faculty include internationally recognized scientists, writers, artists, and scholars teaching in Arts & Sciences classrooms and labs. Arts & Sciences students work closely with professors who are not merely experts in their disciplines, but also creators of new knowledge. Nearly a third of the College's undergraduates work on independent research and creative projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. The College is recognized nationally for the number of undergraduate and graduate students who receive national awards and scholarships.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: UADeanAS@academic-search.com. Best consideration will be given to applications received by March 18, 2019.

Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Ann Die Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academic-search.com, Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academic-search.com, or Jennifer Kooken at Jennifer.Kooken@academic-search.com, consultants with Academic Search, Inc., Washington, D.C.

Further information about the University of Alabama is available at https://www.ua.edu/. For more information on the College of Arts and Sciences see https://as.ua.edu/.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.





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Organization

The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.

Our Mission

The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.

Our Vision

The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.

Our Core Values

The University of Alabama is committed to:

  • Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
  • Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
  • Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
  • Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.

Our Strategic Goals

  • Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
  • Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
  • Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.

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