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Dean, College of Science

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University of Arizona
Location
Tucson, AZ

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Job Details

Posting Number:

req281

Department:

Science Administration

Department Website Link:

https://science.arizona.edu

Location:

Main Campus

Address:

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights:

Provost Liesl Folks, with the advice and counsel of a Search Advisory Committee, invites applications and nominations for the University of Arizona’s next Dean of the College of Science. Reporting directly to Provost Folks, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, and as such, will be instrumental in guiding the future of the College and the University of Arizona as a whole.

The University of Arizona College of Science brings together globally prominent faculty in disciplines at the core of scientific inquiry and education. One of the largest colleges at the University of Arizona, the College is a nexus of award-winning programs that encourage both independent and collaborative-driven research.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

The University of Arizona seeks candidates who have established adistinguished record of academic excellence in their own scholarly careers. Thesuccessful candidate should have had substantial, successful leadershipexperience demonstrated by quantifiable advancement of the organization theyhave led. The University seeks a Deanwho has strong interpersonal skills, who will form strong ties to the College’salumni, donors, Board of Regents, and local community and businesses to advanceexcellence at the College. Furthermore, the University seeks an individual whohas a track record of success in major fundraising campaigns. Strong candidates will be politically astuteand understand that a position of this stature calls for an individual withoutstanding judgment. This includes anethical, transparent leadership style, and a tenure marked by strong relationswith an active and committed faculty. Weseek an individual who has had proven success in creating an inclusiveenvironment that attracts to the college faculty from diverse backgrounds andcultural perspectives. A proven abilityto work with academic leaders both on the faculty and in administration isrequired.

The Dean should have a desireto facilitate continued cross-college and interdisciplinary collaboration,empower and inspire faculty to be excited about new campus initiatives, and setan example for the value of a multicultural campus and how it contributes tothe overall excellence and attractiveness of the University. The candidate should appreciate theUniversity’s unique location in the Southwest and its designation as a HispanicServing Institution and American Indian Alaska Native Serving Institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications and Competencies
The University of Arizona seeks candidates who have established adistinguished record of academic excellence, and national prominence, in theirown scholarly careers. The successful candidate should have had substantial,successful leadership experience demonstrated by quantifiable advancement ofthe organization they have led. TheUniversity seeks a Dean who has strong interpersonal skills, who will formstrong ties to the College’s alumni, donors, Board of Regents, and localcommunity and businesses to advance excellence at the College. Furthermore, theUniversity seeks an individual who has a track record of success in majorfundraising campaigns.

Strong candidates will be politicallyastute and understand that a position of this stature calls for an individualwith outstanding judgment. This includesan ethical, transparent leadership style, and a tenure marked by strongrelations with an active and committed faculty. The University seeks an individual who has had proven success in creatingan inclusive environment that attracts to the college faculty from diversebackgrounds and cultural perspectives. Aproven ability to work with academic leaders both on the faculty and inadministration is required.

The Dean should have an understanding adeep appreciation for the breadth of science within the College as well as adesire to facilitate continued cross-college and interdisciplinarycollaboration and empower and inspire faculty to be excited about new campusinitiatives. The Dean should understandthe importance of strongdisciplinary programs as the precondition for a strong interdisciplinaryscience necessary for tackling major scientific and societal challenges.
The Dean will be expected to set anexample for the value of a multicultural campus and how it contributes to theoverall excellence and attractiveness of the University. The Dean should also appreciate theUniversity’s unique location in the Southwest and its designation as a HispanicServing Institution and American Indian Alaska Native Serving Institution.

In terms of theperformance and personal competencies required for the position, we wouldhighlight the following:

Setting andImplementing Strategy

  • The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the College in all areas of the academic enterprise to ensure continued excellence in teaching, research, and discovery.
  • The capacity to understand the complex organizational landscape and the ability to anticipate and articulate the critical issues, opportunities, and threats in the foreseeable future.
  • The ability to seek and integrate diverse viewpoints from across the College and broader campus.
  • An unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion on campus. This entails implementing strategies in which diversity is a central motivating force rather than a theme one hopes is supported.

Executing forResults

  • The ability to set clear and challenging goals that commit the organization to improved performance.
  • An appreciation for, and commitment to, shared governance central to the University’s ethos.
  • A commitment to rigorous reviews of administrative units (departments, schools, centers, and institutes) with the understanding that change may be necessary.
  • A willingness to engage in thoughtful risk-taking while seeking input and data from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
  • An unwavering degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent, consistent, and timely manner while always considering what is best for the University.
  • Understanding of the broad scholarly mission of the College.

Leading Teams

  • The ability to attract, recruit and retain top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. An individual who demonstrates a generosity of spirit will be deemed an ideal candidate.
  • A leader who is self-reflective and aware of the boundaries of his/her knowledge. One who leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.

Relationships andInfluence

  • An ability to engender community engagement both in Tucson and across the state.
  • A desire and capacity to reach out on a broader level to diverse constituencies than is currently possible.
  • An ability to naturally connect and build strong collaborative relationships with others, demonstration of strong emotional intelligence as well as clear and persuasive communication skills.
  • Demonstration of an appropriate understanding of and enthusiasm for all the scholarly areas of the University.


Relevant Experience

  • Has demonstrated career progression that has prepared him/her for a position of this scope, complexity, and scale.
  • Has direct administrative experience ins an academic unit with a strong research and discovery component.
  • Has demonstrated experience working with leadership of colleges, institutes, centers of excellence, operational units (business divisions and offices), or other mission critical entities as appropriate.
  • Has demonstrated experience in fiscal management.
  • Has demonstrated experience in fundraising.
  • Has demonstrated experience in advancing a diverse faculty and fostering an inclusive environment for teaching, learning, and scholarship.
  • Has a minimum of ten years of substantial, successful leadership experience.
  • Has earned a terminal degree in a relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Work Calendar:

Fiscal

Job Category:

Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:

DOE

Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required::

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Target Hire Date:

6/30/2020

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:

Russell Reynolds Associates Contact

Dedicated Email Address: UA.Science@russellreynolds.com

Charles E. Kaler

Russell Reynolds Associates

Education Practice

Direct: +1-612-335-3212

charles.kaler@russellreynolds.com

Dr. Charles M. Falcone

Russell Reynolds Associates

Leader, Education Practice

charles.falcone@russellreynolds.com

Open Date:

2/10/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Application/Nomination Procedure

The Search Advisory Committee, chaired by Dr. Fernando Martinez, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean, College of Science at the University of Arizona. Provost Folks and the Search Advisory Committee are partnering in this search with Charlie Kaler and Charlie Falcone, MD of Russell Reynolds Associates.

Prospects nominated and/or those who wish to be considered by the Search Advisory Committee should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae as well as a brief bullet point summary of administrative roles they have held and their accomplishments in each.

Confidential review of nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately. To be ensured full consideration, email a curriculum vitae and supporting materials to Russell Reynolds Associates at UA.Science@russellreynolds.com.

Candidates do not need to submit material through this applicant portal.

Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Organization

As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.

We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.

As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.

Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.

We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.

As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.

Who We Are

Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:

Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.

Compassion: Choose to care.

Exploration: Be insatiably curious.

Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.

Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.

Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)

Where We Are

Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.

Diversity Profile

Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.

The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.

The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.

The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.

Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.

The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.

These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:

Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.

Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.

Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.

Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.

Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.

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