DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
University at Albany, State University of New York

The University at Albany invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Established in 1844, the University is the oldest state-chartered public institution of higher education in New York. The University at Albany has more than 600 full-time faculty, generates more than $90 million dollars in external funding annually, and enrolls 16,000 students, of whom 5,000 are at the graduate level. Designated as a University Center of the State University of New York, and noted for its achievement in both academic excellence and diversity, Albany has a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service. Through its nine degree-granting schools and colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Information Science and Policy, Nanoscience and Materials, Public Affairs and Policy, Public Health and Social Welfare), the University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 100 fields of study, masters degrees in 82 programs, and doctoral degrees in 38 fields.

The Dean serves as the chief academic and executive officer for the College of Arts and Sciences. Under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, s/he is responsible for program development and delivery, curriculum, fund raising, budget and personnel. Specifically, the Dean will:

• Provide vision and leadership for the development of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in the Arts and Sciences within the context of a nationally-ranked public research university;

• Give direction to efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of discipline-based and interdisciplinary activities and curricula, including a major responsibility for the University's General Education undergraduate curriculum;

• Take a leadership role in the University's comprehensive fund-raising program targeted to both public and private sources;

• Provide leadership in the formulation of policies, procedures, and systems for student academic advisement and academic support services, and;

• Ensure effective management and development of the personnel within the College of Arts and Sciences.

• Develop and administer the College's budget from both State-appropriated and external sources;

The Dean will be responsible for a College comprised of 374 full-time faculty, 69 FTE part-time faculty and 110 support staff, currently organized in twenty-five academic departments and twenty research centers. The faculty offer the University's core undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities and fine arts, mathematics, the natural and physical sciences and the social and behavioral sciences. These programs annually enroll more than 650 doctoral students, 700 master's students, and 5,100 undergraduate majors. Annual sponsored funding in the College of Arts and Sciences equals $12 million and includes support from federal, state and private sources.

Qualifications:  Primary qualifications for the position include a successful record of administrative accomplishments and leadership in higher education; academic accomplishments that meet the standards for a tenured appointment as a full professor in one of the disciplines of Arts and Sciences; a commitment to the highest standards of undergraduate and graduate education and research; experience in fiscal and personnel management; a demonstrated commitment to promoting affirmative action; and real accomplishments in program development and fund-raising.

Nominations and Applications:  For best consideration, materials should be submitted prior to November 8, 2001. Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Application materials should include a letter of application addressing how the candidate's experiences match the position requirements, a curriculum vita, and the name, title, e-mail, business address, and business and home telephone numbers of at least five references. Submission of materials as a MS Word attachment is strongly encouraged.

Individuals wishing to nominate candidates for the position should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address and telephone number of the nominee.

Nominations and applications will be considered in confidence and should be sent to either:

Dr. Jan Greenwood, Vice President A.T. Kearney, Inc 333 John Carlyle Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 [email protected] Phone: 703-739-4619 Fax: 703-519-0319

OR

Professor Lynn Videka-Sherman, Chair Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences C/O The President's Office, UAB 430 University at Albany Albany, NY 12222 E-mail to: [email protected]

The University at Albany is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer.