Santa Barbara, CA30+ days ago
The successful candidate will have many, if not all, of the following qualifications and characteristics: • A distinguished teacher, scholar, and academic leader who brings a passion for academics, research, and teaching • An appreciation and understanding of the physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the interdisciplinary nature of environmental management and policy work, and a commitment to collaborating with other academic units • Significant administrative experience with a track record of success in a complex institution • Intellectual leadership with the wide-ranging interests required to understand, appreciate, and encourage the varied work within the School • An astute understanding of finances and the relationship between academic priorities and the budget and the ability to make thoughtful decisions around financial resources • An extensive track record in building sponsored research and supporting scholarly work with deep knowledge of the internal and external mechanisms required to sustain and expand a top-tier research program • A demonstrated commitment to student success and the University of Californias mission as a public university of promoting accessibility, excellence, and community • A demonstrated capacity for and interest in fundraising and generating new sources of revenue, including the ability to carry an inspiring message, cultivate key external constituencies, attract partners, raise funds, generate enthusiasm among alumni, and obtain commitments to support the School • A demonstrated track record of working with community partners at the state, national, and international levels to support academic training and high-impact research, including with groups that have traditionally been neglected in the environmental management field • Outstanding communication and listening skills with the ability to articulate a vision, inspire others, attract partners, and generate enthusiasm • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to connect with the members of the UCSB community and to work effectively across the campus and with external groups • A collaborative approach to leadership and a passion for advancing a unit in alignment with advancing the overall institution. Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the Dean will be the chief academic and administrative officer of the Bren School, guiding a dynamic community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to solving the worlds most pressing environmental challenges through stellar professional education, ground-breaking interdisciplinary collaboration, and problem-solving, and distinguished research excellence.