Dean, College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) seeks an exceptional leader and scholar to serve as the next Dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (“the College” or “CNAS”).
The next Dean of CNAS will join the College at an opportune moment for expanding its impact. Issues that CNAS researchers seek to understand include the complexities of diverse organisms, cells, molecules, and their interactions; the sustainability of the earth’s natural resources including food, water, and air; and the forces that shape the earth and universe, among many others. These are key determinants of our planet’s future and call for innovative approaches. The College’s unique structure spans the life sciences, natural and agricultural sciences, and physical sciences and mathematics, embedding interdisciplinary collaboration in all its practices and encouraging groundbreaking team science. With access to California’s diverse geographies and populations, talented faculty, staff, and students, and the resources of the UC system, CNAS is poised to lead the way in answering the pressing questions of our time. This is an extraordinary opportunity to impact the future of science and society.
UC Riverside has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Complete applications will include a CV, cover letter, and a Statement of Contributions to Diversity. Complete electronic submission of materials is required. Applicants must apply directly to UC Riverside through AP Recruit: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01950. In a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
For best consideration, please submit materials by October 1, 2024.
For more details, including the full position profile and to submit inquiries, nominations, and referrals, please see the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-california-riverside-college-natural-agricultural-sciences/dean.
For more information regarding the search, contact Tanya Adams, Director of Human Resources & Executive Searches, at tanya.adams@ucr.edu.
Leadership Profile
Finalist & Vision Seminar Information
Search Advisory Committee
Christopher Lynch, BCOE Dean and Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Chair)
Hoori Ajami, Associate Professor, Environmental Sciences
Djurdjica Coss, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development & Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Elizabeth Davis, CHASS Equity Advisor and Associate Professor of Psychology (Affirmative Action Compliance Liaison)
Jennifer Farias, CNAS Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Chukwufunanya (Funanya) Ikechukwu, Undergraduate Student
Karine Le Roch, Professor, Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology (MCSB)
Paige Mejia, CNAS Financial Operations Manager
Umar Mohideen, Distinguished Professor, Physics and Astronomy, former Divisional Dean of Physical Sciences
Lan Pham, Graduate Student
Richard Redak, Professor, Chair of Entomology
Kathy Redd, CNAS Director for Graduate Student Advising
Helen Regan, Professor, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB)
Yinsheng Wang, Distinguished Professor, Chemistry
Contact Information
For questions regarding this search, please contact:
Cati Mitchell-Crossley
Partner
Isaacson, Miller
cmitchell@imsearch.com
Tanya Adams
Director of Human Resources & Executive Searches
Office of the Provost & EVC - Administrative Services & Strategic Executive Team
tanya.adams@ucr.edu