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:

Marjorie C. Caserio Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs

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     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.