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The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.
The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.
The Graduate Center (GC) defines the standard of contemporary graduate education: rigorous academic training and globally significant research. The GC is recognized for outstanding scholarship across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and is integral to the intellectual and cultural vitality of New York City. Through its extensive public programs, The Graduate Center hosts a wide range of events - lectures, conferences, book discussions, art exhibits, concerts, and dance and theater that enrich and inform.
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean for the Sciences will oversee the implementation of recent recommendations to ensure the long-term success of the doctoral and mater’s programs in the natural sciences, including-revamping recruitment and admissions, increasing stipend levels, curriculum reviews, and strengthening teaching and training in the sciences. They develop long- and short-range plans, and exercise management responsibility for academic program planning, faculty matters, and administration, including staffing, budgets, and facilities. They foster a high-quality environment of academic teaching, research, and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside the College as a strong advocate.
The Dean for the Sciences will also be responsible for overseeing the science doctoral programs and the joint doctoral degree programs in the bench sciences and associated 5-year student fellowship packages and the health science programs and will handle other administrative and fiscal matters related to the sciences. In addition, the Dean will work with faculty and program heads in promoting research and programs that advance academic excellence in the sciences and will play a leadership role in the science discipline cluster.
Qualifications
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.
A Preferred Candidate Should Have
Dean
Compensation And Benefits
$170,000 – $195,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
How To Apply
Please click on "Apply Now" which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply.
Please make sure to upload the following as one document in Word or PDF format: CV, cover letter and statement on inclusive diversity.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with a review of applications to begin on October 15, 2024.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28890
Location
Graduate Center
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.
The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.
The Graduate Center (GC) defines the standard of contemporary graduate education: rigorous academic training and globally significant research. The GC is recognized for outstanding scholarship across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and is integral to the intellectual and cultural vitality of New York City. Through its extensive public programs, The Graduate Center hosts a wide range of events - lectures, conferences, book discussions, art exhibits, concerts, and dance and theater that enrich and inform.
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean for the Sciences will oversee the implementation of recent recommendations to ensure the long-term success of the doctoral and mater’s programs in the natural sciences, including-revamping recruitment and admissions, increasing stipend levels, curriculum reviews, and strengthening teaching and training in the sciences. They develop long- and short-range plans, and exercise management responsibility for academic program planning, faculty matters, and administration, including staffing, budgets, and facilities. They foster a high-quality environment of academic teaching, research, and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside the College as a strong advocate.
The Dean for the Sciences will also be responsible for overseeing the science doctoral programs and the joint doctoral degree programs in the bench sciences and associated 5-year student fellowship packages and the health science programs and will handle other administrative and fiscal matters related to the sciences. In addition, the Dean will work with faculty and program heads in promoting research and programs that advance academic excellence in the sciences and will play a leadership role in the science discipline cluster.
Qualifications
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.
A Preferred Candidate Should Have
- Doctoral degree and a substantial record of research and scholarly achievement qualifying for appointment to the faculty.
- Broad understanding of and enthusiasm for the highest standards of academic achievement both within disciplines and in innovative combinations of them.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively across disciplines with multiple constituencies in a complex environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills; high level of emotional intelligence with unquestionable ethics and integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to help manage human and financial resources, including extramural awards.
- Effective advocate for the academic excellence of students, faculty, alumni, and programs to internal to external entities.
- Significant and successful academic administrative experience and proven leadership ability, including creation and evaluation of interdisciplinary programs, research programs and structures.
- Demonstrable talent for dealing creatively, flexibly, and fairly with people and issues.
Dean
Compensation And Benefits
$170,000 – $195,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
How To Apply
Please click on "Apply Now" which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply.
Please make sure to upload the following as one document in Word or PDF format: CV, cover letter and statement on inclusive diversity.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with a review of applications to begin on October 15, 2024.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28890
Location
Graduate Center