Dean and Professor, College of Graduate Studies

The Opportunity
The University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured professor and dean of the College of Graduate Studies. The dean is a member of the Academic Deans Council and the Provost's Council and reports to the senior vice provost. The successful candidate will lead the College of Graduate Studies, with responsibility for all aspects of graduate education.

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a metropolitan research university inventing a better future for our students and society. With over 70,000 students we have the capacity to solve tomorrow's greatest challenges through a commitment to academic and operational excellence. Leveraging innovative learning, discovery and partnerships, we foster social mobility while developing the skilled talent needed to advance industry for our region, state and beyond.

The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) is an advocate for postbaccalaureate education and training, working to mobilize the resources needed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholar success. We track and analyze emerging trends and changes in graduate education/postdoctoral training and provide support and guidance for our university partners. We are mindful of the need to retain the academic values of graduate programs contributing to the social and economic well-being of the community, state, nation and world.

The College of Graduate Studiesis responsible for providing leadership and vision for graduate education, developing university-wide graduate plans and policies, and coordinating graduate activities. This includes collaborating with the faculty to develop policies and best practices that further the high academic standards and excellence of our graduate/training programs. The college also distributes tuition support and fellowships to the colleges, facilitates the adoption of new graduate programs, coordinates the recruitment of graduate applicants, and facilitates the admission of graduate students to the university. Finally, CGS is responsible for ensuring that academic standards are maintained, certifies successful completion of graduation requirements, and awards graduate degrees.

The dean of the College of Graduate Studies will provide the overall vision and leadership required to define and fulfill the missions of College of Graduate Studies, and to achieve university goals of excellence and impact in teaching, research, and service. The dean will work across disciplines, with administrators, faculty, staff members, and community leaders to champion quality academics programs, and provide leadership for developing new degree programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in any UCF related field, from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated scholarly and professional achievement sufficient to merit appointments to graduate faculty status at the rank of a tenured professor in their discipline.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and managerial skills needed to oversee a large unit, manage budgets, foster collaborations, lead the college towards its goals, and work collaboratively as a university leader.

• Significant experience working directly with graduate students (teaching, mentoring, and/or supervising) and an understanding of the unique needs involved in supporting graduate students.

• Experience with graduate programming and curriculum development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Awareness of national and global trends in graduate education.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills-as evidenced by a record of successful interaction with faculty members, staff, and students.

• Awareness of the opportunities related to multidisciplinary activities and research.

• Exceptional communication skills

Additional Application Materials Required:
Confidential nominations and inquiries may be directed to the university's executive search partner at:

UCF Dean of Graduate Studies Search

DSG Storbeck

2005 Market Street, Suite 3300

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Steve Leo - Managing Director

UCFGraduateStudies@dsgco.com

610-565-2910

Applications should include a current CV and a letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. 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.

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, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll 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, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll 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 more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's 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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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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