USF
UNIVERSITY of
SAN FRANCISCO

University of San Francisco
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

The University of San Francisco invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to begin in AY 2011-
2012. The successful candidate will be appointed at the appropriate rank with tenure in one of the departments of the College of Arts and Sciences and therefore must meet the Universitys criteria for rank and tenure.

The University of San Francisco is recognized nationally and internationally as a premier Jesuit, Catholic, urban University with a global perspective that educates leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others.

Established as San Franciscos first institution of higher education in 1855, the University of San Francisco presently serves over 9,000
students in Arts and Sciences, Business and Professional Studies, Education, Law, and Nursing.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers traditional and interdisciplinary programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts, and also houses a number of interdisciplinary centers such as the Center for the Pacific Rim, Center for Latino Studies in the Americas, the Lane Center for Catholic Studies and Social Thought, and the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good.

The Colleges Website may be viewed at www.usfca.edu/artsci/

The Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the College, and is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of more than 68 academic programs that currently serve approximately 3,100 undergraduate and 700 graduate students. The dean supervises 220 fulltime faculty, approximately 270 part-time faculty, and 122 staff members. In addition, the Dean:

- Ensures the quality of academic programs, faculty, and students; prepares and administers the Colleges annual budget; carries out
strategic planning; recommends appointment, promotion, tenure, and termination of faculty and provides teaching and research
faculty development resources including encouraging, supporting and advocating for excellence in teaching and research; and,
works collaboratively within the context of a unionized environment.

- Provides leadership and vision to the College, works with faculty to create an academic, cultural, and physical environment conducive to scholarship, intellectual vitality, and learning; and establishes and nurtures a supportive diverse work environment.

- Promotes the Vision, Mission and Values of the University through the activities and programs of the College and works with other University administrators to assure the well-being and success of the University of San Francisco.

- Engages in on-going program review and assessment and supports curriculum and program development.

The Dean reports to the Provost/Academic Vice-President and Serves as a member of the Provosts Council and the Presidents
Leadership Team.

Qualifications:
The University seeks a proven leader in the field, with a distinctive record of achievement through teaching, scholarship, and service, who is committed to liberal education in the Catholic Jesuit tradition. The candidate should demonstrate an

- Understanding and commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of the University.
- Established record of superior university teaching, exemplary scholarship, and distinguished university, professional, and community/public service.
- Administrative leadership, vision, and experience in a diverse environment characterized by collegial management, mentorship,
inclusive decision-making, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to create and nurture a supportive environment that utilizes transparent processes to foster intellectual vitality, creativity,
student learning, and outstanding teaching, research, and service.
- Commitment to affirmative action, social justice, and diversity in all its forms; experience in promoting the learning opportunities
offered by a diverse community.
- Experience and commitment to fostering international perspectives in the curriculum and promoting global experiences for
students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to effectively represent the College of Arts and Sciences while working in collaboration with the University community.
- An understanding of managing within a unionized higher education environment.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Candidates should send (1) a CV; (2) two letters of recommendation; and, (3) a cover letter describing their interest in the position and commenting on their background in the context of the qualifications described above. The names of five references should be provided, with telephone numbers and email addresses. All materials should be submitted electronically as PDF attachments to: deansearch@usfca.edu ; materials that must be mailed can be sent to:

Gerardo Marin, Ph.D.
Vice Provost
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco CA 94117
Email: marin@usfca.edu

Strong Preference will be given to qualified candidates with prior administrative experience in the areas of program development and
assessment, program and faculty diversification, and budget planning, at least at the Department chairperson level.

Review of Applications will begin on September 10th, 2010 and will continue until a selection is made. Interviews with pre-finalists are
tentatively scheduled to take place the week of October 4th, 2010 and on-campus interviews with finalists will take place between
November 1st and November 12th , 2010.

The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the mission of the University.

USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides
accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

The University of San Francisco
http://www.usfca.edu