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DEAN OF THE SCHOOL FOR MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS  DARTMOUTH
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Position Overview 
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for the position of Dean of the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST).  SMAST’s mission is to pursue state-of-the-art interdisciplinary marine science research while providing excellence in graduate education and training for the next generation of marine scientists. SMAST faculty are engaged in innovative research and development of new technologies in the marine sciences and both interact and collaborate with governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations, and regional industry on compelling marine-related issues. SMAST contains the Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences and the Department of Fisheries Oceanography and is home to the Marine Fisheries Institute, which links SMAST faculty with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.  SMAST faculty train both M.S. and Ph.D. degree students through the University of Massachusetts system-wide School of Marine Sciences.

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an international reputation as a marine sciences scholar with a broad interdisciplinary understanding of marine science, a strong commitment to scholarship and teaching, a record of demonstrated leadership and academic management abilities, the ability to articulate a clear and strategic vision for SMAST, a record of success in securing extramural support from diverse sources such as the NSF, ONR, NOAA or other highly competitive agencies, a strong commitment to foster innovative university-wide academic programs, a commitment and ability to coordinate effective strategic relationships with external constituencies and partners, an earned doctorate and record of scholarship with publications in high impact peer reviewed journals, and credentials warranting appointment as a tenured Professor at SMAST. The new Dean will also provide academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership and strategic planning for SMAST, promote excellence of its research and educational programs, heighten the School’s visibility and stature, and create new opportunities for growth and community involvement through resource development. He/She will serve as an effective and responsible advocate for SMAST to internal and external constituencies within the framework of overall University goals and priorities, and promote the accomplishments of faculty, students, and programs locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. In addition, he/she will work collaboratively and in consultation with university colleagues to enhance the School’s relationships with alumni and other external constituencies, and to increase its individual, corporate, philanthropic, and government support.

SMAST, the marine campus of UMass Dartmouth, is located on Buzzard’s Bay in New Bedford, Massachusetts, home to the nation’s number one fishing port, just 60 miles south of Boston, 35 miles east of Providence, and 45 miles west of Wood’s Hole, Massachusetts.

Application/Nomination Procedures

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School for Marine Science and Technology. Interested qualified individuals should provide a cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for the position along with a current curriculum vitae or resume.  All documents should be submitted electronically via email (Microsoft Word or PDF attachments strongly preferred) to:

Paul H.L. Chou, Executive Search Consultant

Russell Reynolds Higher Education Practice

202-654-7800

umassd-dean@russellreynolds.com

Nominations should include the nominees’ name, contact information and affiliation.

For additional information about the School For Marine Science and Technology please visit www.smast.umassd.edu .  We actively encourage applications of women and other protected group members.

The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action principles.

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