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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Sciences.

The next Dean will play a significant role in the future growth of the College and advance knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative activity; teaching and learning; and community engagement and public service. The successful candidate will possess a distinguished record of academic accomplishment and service, superior interpersonal and management skills, and a passion for the community and students UTSA serves.

The College of Sciences is home to over 6,000 students and 35 degree programs. The College is supported by more than 300 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff, working across eight academic departments: Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth and Planetary Sciences; Integrative Biology; Mathematics; Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; Neuroscience, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology; and Physics and Astronomy. The College of Sciences has been a key contributor to the University's elevated classification as an R1 (Tier One) research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions in Higher Education in 2022. College faculty have had significant success in their research efforts, as evidenced by its grant funding (approximately $30 million annually) from a variety of agencies across a wide range of projects.

As the third largest of nine academic universities and six health institutions within The University of Texas System, UTSA is a leading public, Carnegie-designated R1 research university specializing in health, cybersecurity, fundamental futures, and human-social development. With over 34,000 students supported by more than 1,400 faculty and 5,600 staff and student employees, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. As one of the first universities designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and committed to its urban-serving mission, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and is highly focused on student success and meeting the educational needs of its student population. UTSA recently passed the midway point of the University's 10-year strategic plan and went through a year-long process in 2023 to refresh the plan.

A detailed leadership profile is available at wittkieffer.com.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting The University of Texas at San Antonio in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 12, 2024. Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford, Sandra Chu, and Natalie Song at UTSA-COSDean@wittkieffer.com.

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Texas Southern University (TSU) invites nominations and applications for its next Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (COSET). TSU seeks a dynamic leader who will be responsible for setting strategic, operational, and financial direction for COSET. The Dean will work in concert with faculty, staff, students, and university administration to promote a culture of excellence.

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology is dedicated to integrating sciences and contemporary technologies through education; scholarly activities; and college, university, professional, and community service to meet the needs of a diverse graduate and undergraduate student population while addressing critical urban issues within a global economy. COSET is a vibrant and creative place to pursue many fields of study in the following eight academic departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and Transportation Studies. COSET has several undergraduate concentrations, M.S. programs (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences, Mathematical Science, and Transportation Studies), and a Ph.D. program in Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences. Moreover, the College has various research centers, special academic and research programs, and over 40 research and teaching laboratories.

There are two state-of-the art facilities for research and training. The science building houses Biology, Chemistry, Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences. The technology building consists of Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and Transportation Studies. Both facilities cultivate an environment for faculty to engage with students through scholarly activities such as teaching, critical learning, and scientific research in an exemplary diverse cultural environment. There are five research centers that are nationally acclaimed for cutting-edge research and technology and several accredited programs to promote academic excellence through course offerings and teaching strategies.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of COSET is responsible for maintaining state, regional, and national accreditation standards; ensuring students' academic and personal welfare; supporting faculty in teaching, research, and service; optimizing the workflow of the College; and fostering the mission and vision of TSU.

A detailed leadership profile is available at wittkieffer.com.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting Texas Southern University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 7, 2024. Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford and Bree Liddell at TSU-COSETDean@wittkieffer.com.

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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) seeks a forward-thinking, highly ethical, and inspirational leader, who shares a deep commitment to higher education, and who is an accomplished scholar to serve as the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The new leader will join CWRU and the college in the midst of rapid advancement and accelerated accomplishment. This leader will courageously advance the college within and outside of the university, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in research, creative works, and scholarship. They will also empower highly talented students to be nimble, collaborative and empowered in a rapidly changing world. The dean will build on the already positive and strong financial status of the college, drive research advancements, contribute to record-breaking fundraising, expand and improve facilities, and cultivate a culture of inclusion. In addition, they will elevate the college's profile nationally, attract top talent in the faculty and staff and secure resources for continuous growth. CWRU seeks an inspirational leader with stellar academic credentials, strategic foresight, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

CWRU is among the country's leading independent private research institutions. The university has been a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1969, and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and by several nationally recognized professional accrediting associations. CWRU is located five miles east of downtown Cleveland in University Circle, a square-mile urban district full of renowned cultural, medical, educational, and social-service institutions.

Today, Case Western Reserve comprises the College of Arts and Sciences and seven schools—the Case School of Engineering, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, and the Weatherhead School of Management. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, about 160 graduate and professional options, and over 145 dual-degree programs. Additionally, CWRU has more than 100 interdisciplinary academic and research centers and institutes. CWRU also offers seven online master's degrees and over a dozen non-credit online courses. CWRU has a $1.43 billion operating budget (FY 2024) and a $2.261 billion endowment and is positioned for strong growth into the future. CWRU is home to more than 12,200 students (6,186 undergraduate students and 6,080 graduate/professional students in fall 2023), 1,158 full-time faculty members, and about 4,500 full- and part-time staff, with more than 125,000 alumni around the world.

The College of Arts and Sciences houses educational and research programs in the natural sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, performing arts, artificial intelligence, ethics, and mathematics. Of the 16 CWRU Nobel Laureates among its alumni and current and former faculty, nine (9) were affiliated with the college (or earlier schools representing the college). Of current and recent emeriti faculty, 29 are academy or society fellows, including a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. The college offers a seamless combination of sciences and humanities and arts through its 21 academic departments, and 34 interdisciplinary programs and centers. Undergraduate and graduate students conduct research in the college, in other units of the university, or in nearby medical and cultural institutions. The academic experience can extend into the community in the form of service-learning projects, social justice, community organizations, and internships at research institutions, businesses, cultural institutions, and governmental agencies. Together, the faculty, staff, and students have created an exceptionally collegial and collaborative environment and culture, whereby seamless interdisciplinary exchange in the hallmark of innovation.

The approximately 2,000 undergraduate students in the college choose from over 60 majors, more than 50 minors, and 16 interdisciplinary programs; can design their own courses of study; or enroll in integrated bachelor's/master's degree programs. It is also home to approximately 500 PhD and graduate level students seeking advanced degrees in nearly 50 programs. In addition, the college offers graduate programs in several fields where small size and award-winning faculty provide a distinctive environment for learning.

Reporting to the provost, the dean is the chief academic, executive, and fiscal officer of the College of Arts and Sciences. The dean provides leadership and oversight for the strategic, academic, intellectual, and administrative affairs of the college. Direct reports include a senior associate dean, eight associate deans, an executive aide, an assistant to the dean for special projects, and an associate provost, who has a dual reporting relationship with the provost. There are also strong expectations for engaging alumni and donors and contributing to fundraising, which is now approximately $50M/year. The new dean will also be expected to contribute to the growth of external research among its faculty as the university works to reach its goal of $600M/year in research expenditures.

Qualifications: The dean will possess stellar academic credentials, including a high degree of scholarship/research and a record of distinguished, recognized work in their area of expertise. The dean will hold a terminal degree and qualification for tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in a department within the college.

More information, including full lists of responsibilities and desired skills and qualities, can be found in the institutional profile at https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/19325/?search=19325.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a CV, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each. 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:

CWRUDeanAS@academicsearch.org

The position is open until filled but only applications received by Monday, September 2, 2024, can be assured full consideration. The university is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org. Further information about Case Western Reserve is available at case.edu.

Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age and genetics.

Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), a nationally ranked and regionally focused comprehensive university within the University of Houston System, seeks its next Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake

Situated on a 524-acre wildlife preserve, UHCL has become a cornerstone of higher education in Texas. Since opening its doors in 1974, the university has awarded more than 80,000 degrees, each resulting in expanded employment prospects, brighter futures and changed lives. UHCL is a regional comprehensive university that is classified as a doctoral university and offers more than 90 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through its four colleges: Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Engineering. The university annually enrolls more than 9,000 students and has earned a distinctive reputation as a student-centered, community-minded, partnership-oriented university. UHCL's more than 80,000 alumni are leaders in a variety of fields and include 10 astronauts, more than 400 CEOs and at least one best-selling author. Through its ongoing community engagement, UHCL has developed alliances with area businesses, organizations, schools, and governmental agencies that enhance the educational, economic, cultural, scientific, and professional environment across the region. The university is proud to be classified as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). During the 2021-2022 academic year, UHCL welcomed its sixth president, Richard Walker, Ed.D., and its eleventh provost, Christopher Maynard, Ph.D. UHCL is within close proximity to numerous science and engineering-driven facilities, organizations and complexes including the Port of Houston, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and several major chemical manufacturing operations. UHCL is located in Clear Lake, which is part of the Bay Area of thriving and cosmopolitan Houston – the fourth-largest city in the United States – and is near the charming and historic city of Galveston and the broader Galveston Bay.
Responsible for over $7 million in annual grant and contract funding, the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs provides support for a wide range of faculty interests and projects in addition to research. Therefore, ORSP encourages all scholarly activity at the university that could benefit from external funding. The office is organized in such a way to allow open communication between the pre-award and post-award teams to accommodate the frequent overlap in functions between the two areas.
In 2019, UHCL opened a STEM building that houses 13 faculty research labs and 15 teaching labs for mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, geology, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. The Bayou Building, home to research and teaching labs in Biological Sciences, is currently undergoing a nearly $50 million renovation. The university is supported in annual research funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Institutes of Health, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and others. UHCL is currently categorized by Carnegie as a Doctoral University — Moderate Research Activity and aspires to becoming a Doctoral University — High Research Activity.
The Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs leads and advances research initiatives in line with the mission of the University. As Chief Research Officer, this position oversees UHCL compliance with grant/contract regulations, certifications, and assurances. Manages and supervises all aspects of research compliance including the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI), and Export Controls. Oversees intellectual property (patents, copyrights), licensing, and rights in technical data. Implements operational plans and sustains healthy fiscal management of grants, contracts, funds, and budgets. Oversees administrative processes, leads strategic planning, and develops strategic initiatives.
More information, including an institutional profile with a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, can be found at this link.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a CV, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each. 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:
UHCLAPRSP@academicsearch.org
The position is open until filled but only applications received by Friday, August 23, 2024, can be assured full consideration. The University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org. Further information about the University of Houston-Clear Lake is available at https://www.uhcl.edu/.
The University of Houston-Clear Lake values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.






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