Dean, School of Natural Sciences

University of California Merced

Position overview

Position title: Dean, School of Natural Sciences

Salary range: $340,000-370,000

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026, or sooner if available

Review timeline: First review of applicants begins September 8, 2025. Open until filled.

Position duration: Permanent

Application Window

Open date: July 23, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Sep 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California (UC), Merced invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Natural Sciences (SNS). [Details about UC Merced and SNS follow, including mission, strategic plan, and role of the Dean.]

[Key sections on UC Merced, SNS structure, opportunities, challenges, qualifications, and application requirements are included here as per the main content.]

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Competencies: [List of required qualifications, such as doctorate, teaching record, leadership skills, etc.]

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Competencies: [List of preferred qualifications.]

Application Requirements

Document requirements

- Curriculum Vitae

- Cover Letter

- Authorization to Release Information Form

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02013