"Dean - Division of Science"

POSITION DETAILS

The City College of New York (CCNY) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the next Martin & Michele Cohen Dean of Science. The endowed Deanship leads the Division’s five departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. As the chief academic officer for the Division, the Dean will set the standard for intellectual engagement and accomplishment, provide strategic vision and operational leadership to all aspects of the academic and scholarly programs, and create an environment and community that support the Division's faculty, staff and students. In concert with the faculty, the Dean will be responsible for student and faculty recruitment, retention and diversity. Supporting the Division's research mission, the Dean will promote opportunities to advance the scholarly activities of the faculty and, when appropriate, work to establish new programs, including the opportunities that interdisciplinary approaches afford through partnerships with other academic units, both within and outside the College.

Founded in 1847 CCNY is the original campus of what is now the 25 campus City University of New York. CCNY is a Carnegie-classified 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' (R-2) institution that enrolls more than 15,000 students and operates in the context of the largest urban public comprehensive university in the nation.

The City College of New York is an institution of distinctive strengths: its faculty is distinguished for its scholarship and for its commitment to teaching excellence in both the liberal arts and sciences and in the professional schools. The beautiful campus, dating from 1907, expanded in 2014 with the opening of two new, state-of-the-art science buildings.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will serve as the principal steward for the Division's resources - faculty, staff, and students - and will oversee the Division's budget and facilities. The Dean will represent the Division broadly, serving as emissary and advocate to both internal and external constituencies.

Responsibilities of the Dean include:

• Providing strategic leadership for diverse community that comprises the Division of Science
• Supporting students and the mission of City College
• Supporting the research mission of the Division of Science
• Ensuring the effective management of financial resources, including budget planning and management
• Engaging with alumni, donors and potential donors of the College and the Division
• Strategically recruiting new faculty to build on the Division’s strengths and opportunities
• Representing the Division of Science on the President’s Cabinet and the College-wide Personnel and Budget Committee (Review Committee)
• Supporting Division of Science faculty through the tenure and promotion process
• Promoting professional development opportunities for Division staff

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.

Other Qualifications:

An earned doctorate with a record of distinguished scholarship, research and teaching suitable for appointment as a tenure Full Professor in one of the Division of Science’s five departments. The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience and evidence of leadership of a diverse academic community. A demonstrated ability in fundraising is highly desirable.

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $225,000-$250,000 (not inclusive of the endowment supplement)

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

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• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number: 30901
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Contact information for three professional references

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review to begin on October 30, 2025.

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