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OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR- ACADEMIC AFFAIRS February 7, 1994 ALL ACADEMIC/INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL (011) ACADEMIC NON-INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF (006) KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPORT STAFF (E-Mail) SUBJECT: UCSD-Internal Search for the Dean, Division of Natural Sciences As you may already know, Professor Donald Anderson has decided to step down as Dean, Division of Natural Sciences, at the conclusion of the 1993-94 academic year in order to return to full-time teaching and research. Chancellor Atkinson and I take this opportunity to thank Professor Anderson for his dedicated service to UCSD as Dean since 1989 and wish him every success on his return to the faculty. Given Professor Anderson's decision, we are proceeding with an on-campus search. With the help of the Academic Senate, Associated Students, and Staff Association, we are forming the Search Committee for the Dean, Division of Natural Sciences, comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives. At this time, applications and nominations are invited for the open position. An overview of the responsibilities of the Dean and prominent criteria to be used in the selection process are appended herewith. To receive full consideration by the Search Committee in this critical search effort, applications and nominations should be submitted by March 11, 1994. Send to: IN CONFIDENCE Dean of Natural Sciences Search Committee c/o Pam Jung, Staff Consultant Academic Affairs (0001 or pjung@ucsd) THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Marjorie C. Caserio Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/94 DEAN OF DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES OVERVIEW University of California, San Diego The Dean, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, is the academic-administrative leader of the Division of Natural Sciences, comprised of four large academic departments--Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics--each with a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The Division also has joint appointments with the School of Engineering, School of Medicine, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Research centers at UCSD involving Natural Sciences faculty and oversight of the Dean include: Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences, Center for Molecular Genetics, Center for Magnetic Recording Research, Laboratory for Mathematics and Statistics, Institute for Nonlinear Sciences, and the Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences. Among other responsibilities, the Dean sets divisional goals; develops long-range plans in the Natural Sciences; promotes high academic standards in instruction and research; promotes the needs of an outstanding diverse faculty and student body; provides leadership assistance to departments in resource and space needs, academic recruitments and advancement of faculty; works with the administration, Academic Senate, and other academic units in the maintenance, innovation, development, and implementation of needed programs; and represents the Natural Sciences in various forums at the local, state and national levels. Prominent therefore in the consideration of the qualifications of the Dean are the following criteria: * Must hold a full-time, UCSD tenure appointment. * Outstanding scientific credentials, broadly recognized national stature. * High academic standards in teaching, research, faculty recruitment and advancement. * Vision for the future of Natural Sciences; capability to stimulate new directions, to promote existing resources to best advantage, to build for the future. * Demonstrated leadership; ability to engage the Division openly and cooperatively; ability to encourage expression of diverse interests. * Capable of effective action in representing Natural Sciences at UCSD and at the state and national levels. |