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Dean of the School of Education

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University of California-Irvine
Location
Irvine

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Open date: April 9th, 2021

Next review date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Role of the Dean, School of Education

The dean is responsible for academic and administrative leadership for the School of Education. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a scholarly and educational vision; recruiting and supporting outstanding faculty and students; managing the School’s budget; and cultivating a broad base of private giving and corporate support.

The dean, School of Education reports to the provost and executive vice chancellor. Within University and campus policy, the dean has commensurate authority to fulfill the following responsibilities:

▪ Provide academic leadership to foster a commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service.
▪ Enhance the School’s graduate programs and the quality of instructional programs for undergraduates.
▪ Promote excellence by nurturing a culture of inclusion and enhancing the diversity of the School’s faculty, students and staff.
▪ Provide overall leadership for systems, programs, policies and procedures that foster the effective management of school resources and meet all state and federal policies and standards.
▪ Participate actively in securing new resources for the School through advancement activities and new program development.
▪ Engage in long-range planning for the School of Education in collaboration with the faculty and campus leadership.
▪ Enhance collaborations with other academic units to ensure that the School of Education reflects UCI’s culture of interdisciplinary scholarship.
▪ Participate in the recruitment and retention of students into the School.
▪ Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff, including active participation in staff development opportunities.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership Advance a compelling and innovative vision for the School with a focus on interdisciplinary research, teaching and service

Building on recent successes and an increase in national rankings, the incoming dean will be expected to develop, articulate and advance a clear and unifying strategic vision for the future. The dean will lead internal and external stakeholder groups through a vision-setting process that results in a shared set of goals, objectives and strategies. The School's vision should support the scholarly work of the faculty and their local, regional and national influence on education. The increasing level of research output has contributed substantially to the strong reputation of the School, which is well positioned for even greater influence and success moving forward.

Lead the recruitment and retention of distinguished faculty

The dean will lead the faculty by encouraging and supporting scholarship, facilitating teaching excellence, and cultivating collegial and constructive relationships with and among faculty. The dean is responsible for the School's effective recruitment and evaluation of the faculty and staff. Fostering a culture of engagement, transparency and equity, the dean will support infrastructure for faculty research, teaching and scholarly productivity. Working in partnership with department chairs and other School leaders, the dean will develop strategies to recruit and retain a diverse, exceptional faculty and staff, investing appropriately in mentorship and professional development opportunities to facilitate individual excellence and success. To continue recruiting and retaining the best, the dean must further cultivate an environment that fosters cutting-edge scholarship and innovative practice, and also be able to communicate the School's mission and goals in a way that galvanizes the world's future education leaders to aspire to be at UCI.

Advance the School's core commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

The School has a notable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as is reflected in its mission. Beyond that, all university deans are charged with improving practices to recruit, develop and retain outstanding faculty and staff who enhance both the diversity of the professoriate and the learning environment for all students. The dean is tasked with further cultivating an environment in which pluralism is prized and all members of the School community work to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups and promote equity.

Build strong relationships and generate financial support for the School

The dean will be expected to build strong relationships with existing and potential supporters and guide the development of financial resources to propel the work of the School's faculty and students to even higher levels. As the chief fundraiser for the School, the dean will advocate for student success and faculty excellence with current and prospective donors. To do so, the new dean must collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators, both within the School and across the university, to identify potential investments that will enable the School to achieve its ambitious goals, and to employ energy, leadership, creativity and vision in securing those resources.

Strengthen and grow community partnerships

The School is home to several initiatives intended to foster community-driven solutions to education issues, problems and inequities faced by local communities with implications for national and global impact. As a cornerstone of a preeminent research university, the School’s community-engaged research (CER) initiatives link strong research knowledge and expertise to pressing local needs. These efforts have resulted in the creation of innovative and groundbreaking programs, research and partnerships. Building on that momentum, the dean will identify entrepreneurial opportunities, develop new partnerships and continue support of current initiatives. Fostering these relationships will be key to providing exceptional service to the community and offering opportunities for research and practice for students and faculty. The dean should also solidify the School’s position as a leader in local and national conversations about the future of education and educational equity.

Qualifications and Qualities

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and qualities:

▪ Education: A doctoral degree is required;
▪ Academic accomplishment: Deep understanding and respect for the academic enterprise and an ability to judge academic quality; the highest aspirations and ambitions for the quality and reputation of the School; a record of outstanding teaching and nationally recognized scholarly achievement that merits appointment as a tenured full professor in the School of Education;
▪ Vision: Ability to articulate a compelling vision and to inspire and unite a community around it; and an equivalent capacity for building consensus around implementing and operationalizing strategic plans and initiatives;
▪ Commitment to mission: Passionate advocate for the School and strong identification with its mission; commitment to the transforming power of education, particularly as applied to equity and social mobility;
▪ Leadership and management: Capacity to navigate a large and complex organization; the ability to advocate effectively for the needs of the School, make difficult decisions with good judgment, and work collaboratively with university leadership and colleagues; a record of effective administrative leadership in higher education or a context that requires related skills and abilities; and demonstrated strength in financial management and management of senior teams;
▪ Champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to and record of leadership in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion; ability to articulate and embody UCI's and the School of Education's missions related to diversity and equity; and exemplary skill in communicating, collaborating with and supporting a diverse community;
▪ Collaboration: A collaborative and relationship-based leadership style; a firm belief in shared governance and a high level of collegiality in working with faculty, staff and students; experience bringing people together to solve challenges and empowering others; an inclination to listen, learn and to be a visible and positive presence at the School and on campus;
▪ Knowledge of the education landscape: Understanding of the national and global education landscape as well as the capacity to understand and serve as a respected thought leader; awareness of the challenges facing schools of education; and an understanding of the dynamics of accreditation for schools of education;
▪ Communication: Ability to communicate education issues to the public with clarity and effectiveness; exceptional capacity to promote the School's interests, mission, and brand across and beyond the UCI campus; an openness to listening and to integrating the input of others; and the ability to connect with audiences large and small;
▪ Fundraising and external relations: Demonstrated ability to lead an effective fundraising effort that inspires others to strengthen and support the School and its mission combined with the skill and experience to steward relationships.

Procedure for Candidacy

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, a diversity statement and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting UCI in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by May 12, 2021.
Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Zachary A. Smith and Alejandra Gillette-Teran
UCI-EducationDean@wittkieffer.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06688

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

JOB LOCATION

Irvine, CA

Organization

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. Over five remarkable decades, UCI has become internationally recognized for efforts that are improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community.UC student center

With more than 33,000 students, 1,200 faculty members and 10,000 staff, UCI is among the fastest-growing campuses in the University of California system. Increasingly a first-choice campus for students, UCI ranks among the top U.S. universities in the number of undergraduate applications and continues to admit freshmen with highly competitive academic profiles. Orange County’s second-largest employer, UCI generates an annual economic impact on the county of $5 billion.

UCI is a center for quality education that honors classic instruction while incorporating the best new scholarship. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UCI among the nation’s best universities. Achievements in the sciences, social sciences, social ecology, arts, humanities, medicine and business also have garnered numerous national rankings for UCI’s schools, departments and programs. Three UCI researchers have won Nobel Prizes – most recently Irwin Rose, in chemistry, in 2004.

Interdisciplinary research, a UCI hallmark, is evident in the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology, or Calit2, Newkirk Center for Science and Society, Center for the Study of Democracy, Institute of Transportation Studies, Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics, and innovative instructional programs in biomedical engineering, international studies, global cultures, arts and technology, and other collaborations.

The university is dedicated to excellence through diversity and to the goal of reflecting equity and inclusion in our faculty, staff and student populations. Faculty and staff diversity affinity groups foster cross-departmental social interaction, professional networking, cultural competencies, recruiting and mentoring.

Committed to the Community

UCI reaches beyond the classroom and laboratory to help solve societal issues and support human development. In the health sciences, UCI is noted for its research on cancer, the neurosciences and the genetic underpinnings of disease. UCI Medical Center, Orange County’s only university hospital and Level I trauma center, has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years.

UC Irvine parkA major intellectual and cultural center, UCI engages the community through public activities and events. Speakers on campus, for example, have included Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Iranian human rights activist Shirin Ebadi, all of whom also received the UCI Citizen Peacebuilding Award for their efforts toward world peace.

The university is also addressing the needs of the community and growing world population in an environmentally sustainable way. From the development of new and reliable processes for electricity and alternative fuels to critical water and waste management solutions, UCI consistently tops the list in Sierra magazine’s “Coolest Schools” report, its annual sustainability ranking of U.S. colleges and universities.  

A hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, the university collaborates with the community on many strategic partnerships such as UCI Applied Innovation , a center which brings campus-based discoveries together with Orange County’s vibrant business sector to support job creation and economic growth. Development also continues on the 185-acre University Research Park adjacent to campus, where R&D companies enjoy collaborative opportunities in medical research, biotechnology, engineering, computer science and business.

UCI is benefiting the community and the world in countless ways through its scholarly, scientific, creative and economic contributions. On its way to becoming a flagship UC campus and one of the nation’s very best universities, UCI has embarked on a strategic plan that will ensure the campus continues to inspire excellence as it fulfills its research, teaching and public service missions in the decades ahead.

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