Associate Dean of CNAS

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Optimal submittal date is by May 26, 2026 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10) when review of received applications will begin. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Guam seeks an executive who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multi-cultural institution of higher education in the Pacific.

The Associate Dean of CNAS is an academic and administrative officer under the general administrative direction of the Dean of the College. He/She will perform the duties of the Associate Dean, as these are delegated by the Dean. He/She is expected to uphold the University’s mission, policies, and procedures, and to provide vision, ethical leadership, and advocacy in academic affairs and scholarly activities. Included is an emphasis on the continuing support of the highest standards of academic quality in instruction, research, and service. He/She will support the Dean’s visible leadership and representation of the College on campus and in the greater community. He/She is expected to share the Dean’s work in marshalling the vibrancy and creative energies of the faculty and staff, and to support the development of specific strategic steps to encourage excellence. He/She will participate in the Dean’s activities to guide the Chairs and faculty in the definition of expected outcomes and to support the College in achieving those outcomes via academic programs, outreach, research, and extramural fundraising assignments to manage the resources of the College: to recruit, evaluate, and retain well-qualified faculty and staff; and to develop effective undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention initiatives.

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

Primary duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the College’s academic programs and activities;
• Participate in the development and implementation of the College’s strategic plan and academic master plan;
• Review, recommend, and provide guidance to program faculty on curriculum matters;
• Oversee the College’s assessment activities, including ensuring timely submission of required reports such as the Annual Assessment Inventory;
• Coordinate accurate and effective academic advisement to students;
• Serve as a liaison to faculty members and divisions regarding student advisement, curricular issues, student learning outcomes assessment, grant writing, research facilitation, and strategic initiatives;
• Determine all aspects of the College’s Fall, Intersession, Spring, and special course schedules, including faculty and room assignments;
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate highly qualified faculty and staff;
• Review performance and personnel actions of faculty and staff and make recommendations concerning employment based on evaluations;
• Recommend expansion, reduction, transfer, or reassignment of positions in consultation with the Dean, the Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs, with approval of the President;
• Develop and provide opportunities for professional development for faculty and staff members;
• Coordinate the development of College budgets and prepare annual budget requests;
• Monitor budget expenditures to ensure fiscal integrity and responsible stewardship of funds;
• Administer and determine the use of instructional space assigned to the College;
• Develop recommendations on policies, procedures, and organizational structures in consultation with the Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs, the appropriate Academic Affairs Committee, and with the concurrence of the President;
• Serve on University-level committees, including supporting accreditation and institutional effectiveness efforts;
• Prepare annual reports and other required or requested administrative documents;
• Represent and promote the College within the University, community, with donors, and external stakeholders;
• Develop relationships and partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, businesses, and other organizations;
• Work with the CNAS Media Team to coordinate and maintain the College’s online and social media presence and ensure dissemination of accurate information;
• Serve as Acting Dean, when needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:
An earned terminal degree appropriate to a discipline in CNAS (e.g., a PhD in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field); Evidence of prior experience at a US regionally-accredited institution or foreign equivalent at the rank of tenured associate or full professor in a discipline represented in the college; Commitment to interdisciplinary and intercollegiate collaboration to build mutually supportive ties with the Programs, Colleges, and University, as well as with the institution’s culturally and ethnically diverse stakeholders; Evidence of experience and leadership within the Academic Programs Section of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), as well as demonstrated understanding of the land-grant mission in higher education; Fair principled leadership to uphold the University’s mission, policies, and procedures, and the highest standards of academic quality for instruction, research, and service; Evidence of prior successful academic administrative or quasi-administrative experience (at least three years) at the level of Program, Department or Division Chair, Faculty Senate Executive position(s), Director or Principal Investigator of substantive extramural projects involving supervision of faculty and staff, Assistant or Associate Dean, or above; Evidence of knowledge and ability to support the Dean and College Administrative team in managing and administering the College; Experience working with a culturally diverse faculty, staff, student body, administration, and community; and Have experience in the use of data analysis for decision making, as well as a working knowledge of information technology and data management.

Preferred:
Demonstrated scholarly productivity; Major accomplishments in the areas of instruction, research, and service; Evidence of effective communication skills in writing and speaking; Strong organization and human relation skills; Knowledge of and experience in working within multicultural communities, and an interest in the Western Pacific; A strong multidisciplinary perspective embracing the College’s range of disciplines; Ability to carry out the academic administration role effectively in a multicultural environment; Demonstrated leadership qualities in coordination of faculty development and governance as well as planning and monitoring academic programs; Knowledge and skills in budgetary matters, personnel procedures, academic policy and management, and evaluation of programs and personnel; Experience in mediating concerns of students, staff, and faculty; and Experience in a unionized faculty setting.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for University of Guam administrator positions must complete an online job application through the UOG online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:(1) Letter of application that describes candidate’s qualifications(2) Curriculum vitae(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Frank Camacho, Search Committee Chair, fcamacho@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.