Professor and Dean, College of Sciences

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) one of the nations most innovative and dynamic public research universities invites applications and nominations for the position of 12 month tenured Professor and Dean of the College of Sciences. The next Dean will lead the universitys largest academic collegean enterprise spanning the natural mathematical behavioral and social sciencesand will play a pivotal role in advancing UCFs mission as a next-generation metropolitan research university committed to excellence access and impact.

The Dean will join UCF at a moment of extraordinary momentum. As a Carnegie R1 institution with nearly 70000 students UCF is recognized for its bold commitment to student success interdisciplinary research and regional partnerships that shape the future of Central Florida and beyond. The College of Sciences sits at the heart of that vision contributing to cutting-edge discovery innovation and the preparation of the next generation of scientific leaders.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Sciences (COS).The Dean provides strategic vision and operational leadership for all aspects of the colleges activitiesacademic programs research enterprises faculty and staff development budgeting and advancement. The Dean will lead a vibrant community of scholars committed to excellence in teaching research and service ensuring that COS continues to play a central role in UCFs ascent as a national model for student success and research impact.

The next Dean of the COS will find a college rich with opportunity poised to deepen its research strength and broaden its influence in science technology and University of Central Floridas College of Sciences is at the forefront of discovery innovation and public impact. The next Dean will have the opportunity to lead a remarkable college in a remarkable placeadvancing science serving society and shaping the future of one of Americas most ambitious universities.

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCES (COS) IS THE INTELLECTUAL CORE OF UCFS RESEARCH AND TEACHING ENTERPRISE. With more than 16000 students nearly 400 faculty and over 150 staff COS houses the disciplines that drive discovery and inform innovation across the sciences. The college includes 9 distinctive departments and schools: Anthropology; Biology; Chemistry; Nicholson School of Communication and Media; Physics; Psychology; School of Data Mathematical and Statistical Sciences; School of Politics Security and International Affairs; and Sociology.

In addition to core departments of the college COS also hosts several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes that advance scholarship and research which for the college exceeded $33 million in expenditures FY25.

The College of Sciences is committed to discovery that matters education that transforms and research that impacts. Faculty are nationally recognized for research in planetary science environmental systems neuroscience big data and public policy among many others. Students benefit from experiential learning undergraduate research and access to one of the nations most dynamic student bodies.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated leadership academic accomplishment and a record of fostering excellence in a complex academic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline represented in the College of Sciences or a closely related field.

• Distinguished record of accomplishment meriting appointment at the rank of tenured professor.

• Substantial experience in academic leadership in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful leadership and administrative experience in academia with a proven ability to be collaborative and engaged in faculty governance academic leadership administrative leadership (e.g. conducting evaluations and supervising faculty and staff) and developing faculty/staff leadership.

• Strong listening skills keen intellectual curiosity bold vision for the future of science education robust interpersonal skills strong analytical abilities and transparent communication.

• An ability to lead efforts in strategic enrollment management across broad academic disciplines.

• An ability to create collaborative relationships across academic disciplines and among the deans of the other academic colleges.

• A demonstrated ability to lead programs toward prominence in graduate education research scholarship and creative activity including growth of research funding.

• Experience in implementing operational efficiencies and leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan.

• The ability to manage complex budgets as well as prioritize resources in alignment with strategic goals across academic units.

• Experience in implementing student success strategies to drive key metrics in college retention and graduation rates.

• Demonstrated success in alumni relations external fundraising and philanthropy as well as developing partnerships with business or other community constituencies.

• Proven ability to attract retain and develop talented faculty staff and students.

• Success in fostering a dynamic community of learners and scholars for students faculty and staff throughout the college.

• The ability to be an effective spokesperson advocate and relationship builder with a wide variety of audiences.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Confidential nominations and inquiries may be directed to the universitys executive search partner at:

UCF Dean of Sciences Search

Funk Associates

2911 Turtle Creek Boulevard Ste. 300

Dallas Texas 75219

Email:

Fax: 214/523-9067

Applications should include an up-to-date CV and a letter of interest that addresses the candidates leadership experience and vision for the arts and sciences at a flagship research-intensive public university.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15. Review of materials will continue until the position is filled. The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applications and nominations will be handled with the strictest confidentiality until the finalist phase.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds post-doctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.

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