Dean Uhm Soest
Dean Uhm Soest
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- Title: Dean School of Ocean and Earth Science and TechnologyHiring Unit: Office of the Provost Manoa
Position Number:
Date Posted: September 25 2024
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment. For first consideration submit application by January 3 2025 as review of applications will begin on or about January 6 2025.
Employee Type: Executive/Managerial (E/M)
I. INTRODUCTION
The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) is a degree granting school within the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa). The Schools unique location in Honolulu on the island of Oahu provides outstanding access to deep oceans land biomes space resources climate and atmospheric research that attracts worldrenowned faculty and staff. SOEST is globally recognized as a premier institution for research and education in geosciences and life sciences. Through a convergence of research education and Indigenous knowledge systems SOEST works to transform the collective understanding of Hawaii Oceania the world and the way people live by fostering healthy and resilient communities and environments. The mission of SOEST is to serve society through uplifting and expanding knowledge about our oceans Earth atmosphere planets and life systems and enhance the quality of human life in the state of Hawaii the nation and across the globe by providing worldclass research and education contributing to a hightech economy and the sustainability and resilience of the natural environment.
UH Manoa is a worldclass research and academic institution focused on informing solutions to some of the worlds most pressing problems. The University is a Land Sea Space and SunGrant institution one of only six in the United States and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity (RU/VH). UH Manoa is committed to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning (NHPoL) as part of the UH Manoa Strategic Plan Manoa 2025: Our Kuleana to Hawaii and the World and is one of only eight MinorityServing Institutions federally designated Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institutions AANAPISI.
As a National Science Foundationfunded ADVANCE equity in the sciences institution the school is committed to uplifting and supporting science professionals with multiple intersections of identity including indigeneity various races ethnicities gender identities sexual orientations ages abilities and socioeconomic strata.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides research educational administrative and professional leadership for SOEST and facilitates the institutional capacity of SOEST to develop new and innovative academic research and education units and cuttingedge laboratory facilities to support the needs of a rapidly evolving global community.
Actively and meaningfully promotes the Universitys commitment to justice equity diversity inclusion and cultural values. Given the unique character and location of UH Manoa the Dean is expected to embrace the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Universitys constituencies and become readily knowledgeable about the Indigenous host culture Hawaii its peoples and Hawaiis role in the global arena.
Ensures that the mission and goals of SOEST are aligned with and supportive of the vision and strategic mission of UH Manoa and the University of Hawaii System and therefore judiciously balances the best interest of SOEST with those of the campus system and community.
Leadership and Management
Directs and leads the activities personnel infrastructure and budget of SOEST including its academic departments research institutes in Hawaii the Pacific as well as national and global programs.
Manages the overall operations of SOEST including the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic planning process. Oversees all administrative matters including financial management budget planning and administration diversifying the schools fiscal portfolio human resources management procurement andmajor research facilities.
Exhibits a leadership style which encourages teamwork and implements mechanisms for collaboration and shared governance among SOEST faculty staff and students.
Demonstrates leadership qualities by adhering to a code of ethical and moral principles taking ownership of outcomes both positive and negative trustworthiness and decisiveness.
Leads with passion strength vision empathy and humility.
Communicates effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds roles levels and geographies.
Advocates for a safe workplace that encourages and supports the highest standard for faculty and student research student success and staff equity retention and development. This includes advancing women and marginalized groups into leadership roles in STEM. Meets with deans faculty and students in a variety of matters related to the geosciences.
Serves as a spokesperson for SOEST within the University and with our numerous multicultural external constituencies at the State Federal and international levels.
Advocates and identifies potential resources at the University State and Federal government levels to sustain and grow SOESTs research educational and community engagement programs.
Academic and Research Excellence
Promotes academic and research rigor that motivates faculty staff and students to excel by supporting the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and serving the needs of Hawaii and the AsiaPacific region around ocean and earth/climate studies.
Creates and sustains an environment that fosters a healthy faculty staff and student morale academic rigor instructional excellence and research productivity.
Provides leadership and financial plans to meet the goals of SOESTs strategic plan and maintains standards that continue national accreditation and state recognition of all programs.
Pursues opportunities for growth in research productivity and impact as may be measured by federal and private funding and publication rates quality patents and citations.
Develops and maintains excellence in instructional and research programs through the recruitment retention and professional development of highquality and diverse faculty and staff.
Encourages a community of scholars in a vibrant and collaborative workplace.
Provides leadership in Student Learning and Success; Curriculum Development; and Assessment and Evaluation of academic programs; and advocating for the growth of resources to advance student programs.
Ensures alignment withUH Manoa Strategic PlanNative Hawaiian Place of Learning values such as Aloha Aina (care for the land) Malama (helping reciprocity) and Kuleana (responsibility).
Development Constituent Relations and Outreach/Community Engagement
Builds community within SOEST and the State of Hawaii and works collaboratively to encourage connections to peoples of the Pacific and around the world.
Engages in and encourages outreach instructional and community service programs.
Promotes and supports instructional research outreach and community service programs that serve the community at large and builds upon strong relationships with academic community and agency partners to enhance networking and career opportunities for students and alumni.
Serves as the chief public spokesperson for SOEST within the University and to external constituencies at the State Federal and international levels to further promote SOESTs reputation.
Partners with UH Foundation and other entities to fundraise and cultivate major gifts. Builds and nurtures new relationships and networking mechanisms among SOESTs students staff faculty alumni and friends of SOEST and other constituencies.
Develops strong relationships as SOESTs primary representative with government officials and legislators at the City County State and Federal levels of government the Native Hawaiian communities and the communityatlarge.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD. or equivalent in Geosciences Biosciences Oceanography Planetary Sciences Atmospheric Sciences Technology Engineering or closely related field(s).
Five 5 years or more of professional experience in academic leadership or comparable professional experience.
Attained the rank of full professor or demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
Evidence of experience in management of research facilities or institutions.
Proven effective communication and leadership skills with demonstrated experience in promoting equity and fostering inclusivity within a work environment.
Evidence of successful extramural and private fundraising.
Experience with legislative processes and/or public policy.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with multiple and diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to engage successfully in a multicultural and multiethnic environment.
Demonstrated commitment to consultative and collaborative processes.
Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical and academic standards.
IV. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience creating and developing innovative programs/initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in developing community relationships with diverse groups including Indigenous peoples.
Evidence of distinguished leadership academic or research achievement nationally and/or internationally.
Familiarity with or experience in a unionized environment in higher education.
Understanding of or experience with management of worldclass oceangoing research assets or other field research assets.
To Apply: A NEOGOV account must be established and then candidates may attach the following to the online application: 1 A cover letter summarizing your interest how qualifications are met for the position and detailing your experience in offering research educational administrative and (or) professional leadership at your respective organization. Be sure to highlight how you have enhanced the institutions capacity to develop innovative academic programs research initiatives educational units and/or cuttingedge laboratory facilities that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global community 2 A current curriculum vitae 3 Names and contact information of three 3 professional references.
Note:Original official transcripts are required at time of hire. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate. A background check will be made prior to employment.
Nominations & Inquiries please contact Linda Voong Executive Search Coordinator at. EEO Clery Act ADA
The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.
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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case
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