Dean-James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences (Wyant College) at The University of Arizona (U of A), a premier center for research, education, and outreach in optics, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean. The Dean at the James C. Wyant College of Optical Science at the University of Arizona is a leadership position responsible for supporting and advancing the work of the College. This role is critical to ensuring efficient operational effectiveness of the College. The incumbent will lead and oversee strategic priorities and objectives for the College and the university, and as such will demonstrate strong alignment with the U of A's mission, values, and strategic vision, and possess a record of success, sound judgement, integrity, discretion and flexibility working in a complex, dynamic and demanding environment. With the arrival of our new President Suresh Garimella, the U of A is positioned for a strong financial future with an accelerated focus on its mission of excellence in educating students, conducting outstanding research, and delivering on its land-grant mission. This is a preeminent opportunity for a forward-focused leader, experienced with the changes occurring in higher education, and eager to work in close partnership with President Garimella and senior leadership colleagues to guide the University of Arizona through this time of critical change.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate and a distinguished record of scholarship, sponsored research, teaching and service in a field appropriate for tenured appointment in one of the four major discipline areas of the College.
• Strong and proven capabilities in complex organizational management, including strategic planning, financial stewardship, budget creation, resource allocation, human resource management, risk management, and related decision-making.
• A strong personal record of research excellence and international reputation for research in a field aligned with the major elements of the College.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a technically diverse organization or academic unit associated with optics, engineering, physics, or related fields.
• Experience in philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and vision for the College's research and academic programs.
• Maintain excellence and accreditation in existing programs.
• Foster new programs within emerging discipline areas of high impact.
• Conduct strategic planning and executive-level fiscal management.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation.
• Manage student recruitment and retention.
• Fundraise from governmental, industrial, and philanthropic sources.
• Engage in university and community relations.
• Steward the College's diverse sources of Endowment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees