Posting Number: req27501
Department: Information Science
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona (U of A) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Information Science (InfoSci). This is a pivotal opportunity for a visionary and strategic leader to guide one of the nation's most interdisciplinary Colleges of Information Science into its next era of excellence and impact.
The next dean will provide bold, future-focused leadership to position the College as a next-generation land-grant college. Key priorities for the next dean include modernizing curricula to enhance student success; advancing interdisciplinary research; and championing community impact. This includes implementing the Academic Success Goals through intentional engagement while cultivating cross-functional collaboration with deans, senior leaders, and the provost to set a transformative standard for student success.
They will understand the future of information science, AI and data analytics, and librarianship and foster larger interdisciplinary programming and research across colleges. They will serve as the public face of the College, forging partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and community stakeholders, and driving resource development through fundraising and advocacy.
Success will require strategic vision, strong financial acumen, administration and organizational leadership experience, and the ability to unify the college around a shared purpose and innovation.
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Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
Department: Information Science
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona (U of A) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Information Science (InfoSci). This is a pivotal opportunity for a visionary and strategic leader to guide one of the nation's most interdisciplinary Colleges of Information Science into its next era of excellence and impact.
The next dean will provide bold, future-focused leadership to position the College as a next-generation land-grant college. Key priorities for the next dean include modernizing curricula to enhance student success; advancing interdisciplinary research; and championing community impact. This includes implementing the Academic Success Goals through intentional engagement while cultivating cross-functional collaboration with deans, senior leaders, and the provost to set a transformative standard for student success.
They will understand the future of information science, AI and data analytics, and librarianship and foster larger interdisciplinary programming and research across colleges. They will serve as the public face of the College, forging partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and community stakeholders, and driving resource development through fundraising and advocacy.
Success will require strategic vision, strong financial acumen, administration and organizational leadership experience, and the ability to unify the college around a shared purpose and innovation.
To see a full copy of the position profile, please click here.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Sets the long-term vision, mission, and strategic plan for the college, often focusing on innovation and adapting to new challenges in information science while ensuring alignment with the university's strategic imperatives and academic success goals.