Dean and Professor, School of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Position Overview

Organization: University of Washington, Tacoma

Title: Dean and Professor, School of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Position Details

Position Description

The Position

The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites applications and nominations for the position of Inaugural Dean of the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice. Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and community members as they collectively seek academic excellence, student success, and community impact. The faculty appointment is a full-time, professor with tenure appointment. The Dean appointment is a 12-month administrative appointment. The anticipated start date of July 1, 2021.

Duties/Responsibilities

As the administrative and academic leader of the school, the Inaugural Dean will be expected to build a balanced organizational structure, which will programmatically support, identify and foster synergism and respect among the Criminal Justice and Social Work programs. The Dean will bring accountability through the alignment of stated values and goals, the implementation of policy and best practices, assessment of outcomes, and address issues related to climate within the school. The Dean will prioritize the strategic goals related to the recruitment, retention, and development of diverse faculty, staff and students to strengthen the overall contribution to the community and disciplines.  Finally, the new leader will capitalize on faculty energy, expertise and commitment to grow and advance the school by identifying and establishing internal and external community relationships that are critical to the growth of scholarships, internships and resources.

The Dean’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Planning and Assessment

The Dean manages systematic strategic planning and assessment efforts for the School. This includes establishing a vision for the School, ensuring alignment with the campus academic and strategic plans, and regularly reviewing progress toward strategic goals. This work occurs in partnership with School stakeholders and campus administration.

Leading Academic Excellence

In collaboration with the faculty, the Dean supports regular evaluation of the School’s academic offerings and related faculty, staff, physical, and technological resources. This includes conducting degree program reviews and School reviews for the purpose of institutional assessment as directed by the UW Graduate School. Further, the Dean fosters scholarly excellence by supporting ongoing faculty development in research and teaching in consultation with Academic Affairs. The Dean also leads compliance with accreditation standards and the accreditation review process in collaboration with the UW Seattle School of Social Work.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Dean is responsible for cultivating a climate of equity that champions inclusive excellence and cultural humility. This includes serving as a champion for diversity in all aspects of the School’s work, including faculty, staff, and student recruitment and retention. This work occurs in consultation with the Center for Equity and Inclusion.

Students

The Dean must ensure the enrollment, retention, achievement of learning outcomes, and graduation of students across all the programs in the School in partnership with faculty and staff. This work occurs in consultation with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at UW Tacoma, and the UW Graduate School.

Community Relations and Fundraising

The Dean is responsible for outreach to the community, forming partnerships, and fundraising for the School. The Dean represents the School within the UW and externally to local, academic, and global communities, and is responsible for information sharing and advocacy on behalf of the School. This work occurs in consultation with the Office of Advancement and the Office of Community Partnerships.

Fiscal Management

The Dean is responsible for tracking the School’s finances within the operating budget, acting as a responsible steward of self-generated revenue and philanthropic funding. This includes consulting with the elected faculty council on the use of financial resources to achieve strategic objectives. This work occurs in consultation with the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Human Resource Management

The Dean oversees the School faculty and staff, including hiring and promotion processes, work and teaching assignments, mentoring and professional development, performance evaluation, employee relations, and corrective action as needs arise. In performing this role, the Dean works to create a positive work environment and a welcoming learning environment within the School. The Dean is expected to champion ongoing leadership development among faculty and staff to support effective internal functioning and shared governance. This work occurs in consultation with Academic Human Resources.

Opportunities

This is a tremendous opportunity for an innovative leader who is committed to a cross- and inter-disciplinary vision to eliminate boundaries and advocate for growth. This leader will find a dynamic home in this community engaged school.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or other earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in a field appropriate for the School.. Candidates must demonstrate qualifications for rank at the level of professor with tenure, and academic and administrative leadership in a university setting. These qualifications may be demonstrated through indicators including, but not limited to: success in fostering an equitable and inclusive environment that attracts and retains diverse individuals; a record of supporting continual improvement in faculty teaching and research; a commitment to shared governance; a thorough understanding of budgets and financial management in higher education; and/or communication and collaboration skills that support partnerships inside and outside the university.

Positive factors for consideration for this position include, but are not limited to: prior work experience in a multi-campus setting; administrative experience at the chair level/equivalent or above; promotion and tenure review experience; demonstrated successful experience in academic administration, including substantial administrative work in a university setting; demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all constituencies; clear success in developing external funding and fundraising from private and public sources; and experience in personnel management, and strategic planning.

Instructions

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting University of Washington Tacoma in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Additionally, confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Greenwood/Asher & Associates. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.

Inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to:

Betty Asher, Partner; Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com

Marion Frenche, Practice Leader, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Senior Executive Search Consultant; Email: marionfrenche@greenwoodsearch.com

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.

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Miramar Beach, Florida 32550

Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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