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| Advertising Copy | The OpportunityThe University of Vermont (UVM), one of the nation’s leading public land-grant research universities, seeks an accomplished scholar and innovative academic leader to serve as dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR). This deanship is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to shape the future of a school well known for preparing environmentally and socially responsible leaders, scientists, practitioners, and advocates who understand the interdependence of people and healthy ecological systems.The college offers tremendous on and off-campus facilities and unique interdisciplinary partnerships that span the campus, the state, and the region. The campus spans Burlington’s highest ridgeline overlooking Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green mountains, and is surrounded by the historic City of Burlington, perennially voted one of America’s best places to live.UVM is a public land grant and leading research university, long known as a “public ivy,” offering a rigorous academic experience and a close community of scholars, scientists, and learners. With seven undergraduate colleges and schools, the Graduate College, the Larner College of Medicine, the Honors College, and Professional and Continuing Education, UVM is guided by its strategic vision, Amplifying Our Impact. The University of Vermont holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Through the tenets of respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility found in Our Common Ground, the ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence are reinforced in the university’s values.The new dean will join UVM at an exciting time of innovation and change. The university is pursuing an ambitious agenda towards reaching Carnegie R1 classification while advancing its commitment to making the University of Vermont accessible and affordable. The successful candidate will be responsible for the college’s national and global reputation through strengthening its academic and research enterprises, forging key research-practice partnerships, collaborating with constituents, encouraging and supporting faculty, bolstering student recruitment and retention, and overseeing budgetary and fundraising activities.Humanity and the planet face a time of urgency with science under attack and complex challenges that require a new worldview in how to address these challenges. With RSENR’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to research and education, its interdisciplinary faculty, experiential hands-on learning model, place-based education, and its community and social and environmental justice imperative, the school is uniquely positioned to play a role in healing and radically changing human-environment systems in a just, equitable and ecologically informed manner. RSENR enrolls nearly 1,000 undergraduate and 128 graduate students in 9 programs. Undergraduate programs include Environmental Sciences; Forestry; Parks, Recreation and Tourism; Sustainability, Ecology, and Policy; and Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. Graduate programs include: an M.S. and Ph.D. in Natural Resources, an M.P.S. in Leadership for Sustainability, and a Ph.D. in Transdisciplinary Leadership and Creativity for Sustainability. Facilities include the George D. Aiken Center on campus, the George D. Aiken Forestry Sciences Laboratory, the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory, four Research Forests, and partnerships across the state and region.UVM invites inquiries, applications and nominations for RSENR dean to provide academic and administrative leadership to advance the College’s strategic mission. Reporting to Provost Patricia Prelock, the dean will work collaboratively with other deans across UVM, as well as with leadership of state and federal agencies to leverage opportunities that support the growth and quality of research, education, and practice focused on radically changing human-environment systems in a just, equitable, sustainable, and ecological direction.Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a relevant academic discipline and have a strong record of scholarly accomplishments, including demonstrated commitment to advancing science to equitably solve complex problems facing people and the environment.Candidates must also demonstrate the following:progressive administrative leadership experience in an academic environment;a transparent and engaging leadership style;a commitment to supporting graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff;a proven commitment to building, supporting, and sustaining a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff;experience advancing community-engaged research; andthe ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the school and across the university.As the administrative leader for the school, candidates should have the following:exceptional communication skills;a high degree of professionalism;a commitment to student and faculty success;experience mentoring faculty research and scholarship;a commitment to graduate and undergraduate education and mentoring;considerable financial management acumen;a clear understanding of what it takes to help grow market share and advance all academic programs in a competitive higher education environment; andexperience understanding what it takes and how to grow the research portfolio of the school.This position represents a significant opportunity to shape the school’s national and global reputation, enhance student success and access, elevate faculty research strengths, and engage in the land grant mission.Procedure for CandidacyInquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Candidates should provide (1) a letter of application addressing the central themes described in this leadership profile, including: Teaching, Research, Leadership Experience and Approach, Future Opportunities for the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, (2) a professional CV, (3) the names and contact information for three references, and (4) a separate statement on how diversity, equity, and inclusion are evident in your teaching, advising, research, and/or practice. References will only be contacted with prior notice to the candidate. Applications should be submitted through the university’s online recruitment site: https://www.uvmjobs.com. Nominations and inquiries should be sent to crispina.pincus@uvm.edu. Review of applications will begin on August 21st, 2023, and will continue until an offer is made. Applications received by September 15th, 2023, will receive priority consideration.Compensation is competitive, will be commensurate with both experience and achievement, and include a highly competitive array of benefits.The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural ResourcesThe Rubenstein School strategic vision was created around a mission question designed to leverage our distinctive strengths. How can the Rubenstein School unleash empathy, passion, innovation, and creativity to heal and radically change human-environment systems in a just, equitable, and ecological direction? We will relentlessly pursue answers to this question in order to turn ideas into action. The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) prepares students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to build a more sustainable planet using just and equitable practices. They have a strong history of interdisciplinary scholarship and delivering highly impactful experiential learning opportunities. Students are in the field early and often throughout their time in RSENR. RSENR students cumulatively spend over 190,000 hours each year in the field, gaining valuable experience in their chosen area of study. RSENR enrolls nearly 1,000 undergraduate and 128 graduate students, has 47 faculty including 25 tenure track and 22 non-tenure track faculty members, and 57 staff. The school’s total operating budget is approximately $18.4 million annually, including approximately $7.2 million in sponsored research.Research and Outreach within RSENRRubenstein School faculty, staff, and students conduct interdisciplinary research spanning a range of ecological and social topics, addressing themes of climate change, environmental justice, and human and environmental sustainability. RSENR researchers work on a continuum of natural and social science with individual faculty conducting research in research areas including:Aquatic and Watershed ScienceForest ScienceWildlife and Fisheries ScienceEcosystem EcologyCommunity EcologyConservation BiologyBiogeochemistry and Carbon AccountingEcological DesignGeospatial AnalysisEnvironmental Policy and PlanningRecreation and TourismEcological EconomicsEnvironmental Health and JusticeEnvironmental Education and AwarenessEnvironmental Thought and CultureThe Rubenstein School maintains many research facilities and partnerships. Facilities include:The George D. Aiken Center the School’s headquarters on the main UVM campus. The Aiken Center is a Platinum LEED Certified building with a green roof, in-house watershed research, and an eco-design maker’s space.The George D. Aiken Forestry Sciences Laboratory is a facility shared by USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station scientists and staff in partnership with Rubenstein School faculty, staff, and students.The Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory is located at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain on the Burlington waterfront. The laboratory houses state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, including laboratories for the study of water and sediment quality, contaminants, and aquatic biota, including fish, invertebrates, algae, and bacteria. The laboratory is also the docking place for the R/V Marcelle Melosira, a new 64 ft. hybrid electric research vessel.The Spatial Analysis Laboratory is a research facility located in the Rubenstein School. Laboratory staff are employees or students in the school, but facilities are often shared with collaborators from other units (UVM’s Geography Department, Gund Institute for Environment, and the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station). The Laboratory applies GIS, remote sensing, and spatial statistics techniques to problems in natural resource ecology and planning.The University of Vermont Research Forests provide a range of northern forest ecosystems for research, teaching, and demonstration. The University owns four forests throughout the State of Vermont: Jericho Research Forest, Talcott Forest and Wolcott Research Forest in northern Vermont, and Washington Forest in central Vermont. The Rubenstein School manages each forest.The Vermont Tourism Research Center is the only research center in the state focusing on tourism and recreation. The center specializes in tourism that strengthens community vitality and promotes environmental stewardship. Experienced staff and affiliates include professors, research specialists, business owners and managers, and graduate students.Partnerships include:The Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative (FEMC) serves the northeast temperate forest region through an improved understanding of long-term trends, annual conditions, and interdisciplinary relationships of the physical, chemical, and biological components of forested ecosystems. The FEMC also promotes the efficient coordination of multi-disciplinary environmental monitoring and research activities among federal, state, university, and private-sector agencies with common interests in the long-term health, management, and protection of forested ecosystems.The Gund Institute for Environment at UVM hosts research programs that aim to develop new ideas, test existing theories, and put the best of both into real-world practice. Gund fellows, post-docs, and students investigate interactions among ecological, social, and economic systems and seek to use resulting insights to inform real-world policy and decisions. They develop, test, implement, and teach innovative methods and models that reflect the need to integrate the social, built, natural, and human capital components of our world.The Hubbard Brook Consortium is a collaborative of scientific and academic institutions with active research at Hubbard Brook. Situated in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study is one of the world’s most comprehensive and longest-running studies of its kind. The U.S. Forest Service manages the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, and the Ecosystem Study includes investigators from more than 25 institutions across the country.The Lake Champlain Sea Grant is a cooperative program of the University of Vermont and State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh and is part of a national network coordinated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Their mission is to identify and address critical ecological and economic issues affecting the Lake Champlain basin and its resources and to share that information with communities, businesses, and other stakeholders.The McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program in the Rubenstein School is funded through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture as a formula-based program for forestry and natural resources research at land-grant and related universities. The program funds critical state and regionally focused forestry and natural resources research, including graduate student support.The Northeastern States Research Cooperative (NSRC) is a competitive grant program jointly directed by the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station and a designated institution in each of the four Northern Forest states. NSRC supports cross-disciplinary, collaborative research in the Northern Forest – a 26-million-acre working landscape that stretches from eastern Maine through New Hampshire and Vermont and into northern New York.The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) is a collaborative effort among the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, universities, and the forest industry to provide information on managing forests for climate change adaptation, enhanced carbon sequestration, and sustainable production of bioenergy and materials. NIACS builds partnerships, facilitates research, and synthesizes information to bridge the gap between carbon and climate science research and the information and management needs of landowners and managers, policymakers, and members of the public.University of Vermont Extension links Vermonters to the university and provides timely, research-based information and education. Together, they educate individuals and families, support agriculture and the environment, and strengthen communities.The University of Vermont Watershed Alliance is a UVM Extension program in partnership with Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the Rubenstein School. Their primary objective is to increase awareness and knowledge of watershed issues among Vermont youth. The Alliance provides curriculum, equipment, and instructors to schools and youth groups participating in their programs, as well as support and guidance to teachers who wish to integrate watershed education into their curriculum.The Vermont Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit is problem-oriented and provides cooperators (Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, the University of Vermont, U.S. Geological Survey, and Wildlife Management Institute) and other agencies with valuable and practical information needed to understand and manage fish and wildlife resources in Vermont. The Coop Unit engages in research and graduate education and is housed in the Aiken Center on campus.The Vermont Water Resources and Lake Studies Center is located at UVM and is one of 54 institutes established by Congress through the Water Resources Research Act of 1964. Throughout its history, the Center has served the citizens of the state of Vermont by funding research on major issues of concern to the state, disseminating and distributing information on water resources throughout Vermont, and helping to educate students about the various aspects of water resources.Role of the Dean of SchoolAs chief academic officer of the School, the new dean must be a highly collaborative leader who will engage students, faculty, and staff; be responsible for ensuring and promoting academic excellence; provide bold and innovative leadership; be an active advocate for resources and infrastructure that align with school and university priorities in research and teaching; and be an impassioned representative for RSENR on campus, within the community, and at the national level. Under the leadership of President Suresh Garimella and Provost Patricia Prelock, the dean will join UVM during an exciting time as it plans for the future. For a talented, dynamic, and innovative education or human service professional, this is a transformational opportunity to grow the RSENR research enterprise, graduate education, and interactions with other colleges and schools at UVM taking calculated risks to propel RSENR to the next level of national and international impact.Reporting Relationships Reports to: ProvostPartners with: Deans of other UVM Colleges and SchoolsProvost’s Operational Management TeamDirect Reports: Dean’s AssistantAssociate Dean for Academic AffairsAssociate Dean for ResearchAssistant Dean for Student Services and Staff DevelopmentAssistant Dean for Business OperationsTwo Communications Professionals (functional)Major Gifts Officer (functional)Relates to: President’s CabinetDeans’ CouncilFoundation Board MembersAlumniRSENR Board of AdvisorsStudent Advisory BoardOpportunities and Expectations for LeadershipThe next Dean will have the opportunity to significantly shape the school. With a growing undergraduate and graduate population, they will take on the challenge of balancing growth with the delivery of community-oriented and highly engaging academic experiences. Interdisciplinary research and opportunities for collaboration across campus are also growing, which presents a crucial moment to expand RSENR’s impact. The school completed a strategic plan in 2020 with a clear focus on equitable practices and environmental justice, and in Spring 2023 it published a new Inclusive Equity Action Plan. The dean will champion this vision and plan, leading implementation and committing time and resources to support the RSENR community in taking measurable action. Building a culture of respect, mentorship, information-sharing, and care is essential for RSENR.Opportunities for collaboration and innovation abound. New research awards are increasing, and several new research institutes and centers are forming on campus. Established and new external partners are showing bolstered commitments to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation work. A large sensor network in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is underway to understand the entire Champlain watershed from the top of Mount Mansfield to the shores of Lake Champlain. A partnership with the College of Education and Social Services has created sustainability and place-based education graduate programs. RSENR faculty also partner with faculty to teach in the Environmental Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. And there is increasing demand to broaden the RSENR curriculum to include Indigenous knowledge and global perspectives.RSENR’s foundation of interdisciplinary pedagogy and its commitment to equity, justice, and radical change, uniquely position it as a leading institution in transformational natural resources education and research.Implement a Vision and StrategyUVM seeks a dean who will provide vibrant, visionary leadership for the school, building on the recent strategic plan expanding research activities, inclusive excellence, and innovative graduate and undergraduate offerings. Within the framework of a shared governance system, the dean will help execute a strategy for the school aligned with the university’s direction resulting in the school being widely recognized among the premier environmental and natural resource programs regionally, nationally, and globally. In leading RSENR, the dean needs to balance listening to its diverse constituents, making critical data-driven decisions, articulating the reasoning behind such decisions, and allocating resources within the context of a clear vision reflecting the school’s values.Advance Scholarship and ResearchBuilding upon the School’s current research activity and identified strengths, the new dean will contribute to UVM’s vision to become a Carnegie R1 university by leading the significant expansion of research productivity and funding within the school. The dean will foster a strong, supportive environment of discovery and scholarship among the faculty, leading to increased sponsored research funding and promoting new collaborative research programs. This effort will include providing mechanisms to support early career investigators and mentoring and incentivizing mid-career faculty in their research efforts. The dean will identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other colleges and schools within the university, as well as with other external organizations, fostering the development of synergistic relationships that will advance UVM’s research enterprise.Recruit and Retain a Distinguished FacultyRSENR faculty are accomplished in their areas of expertise and continually strive for success at all levels. The new dean will maintain a supportive environment where faculty at all stages of their careers will have the necessary resources for professional development, mentorship, and incentives for activities that increase external funding. This will include clear feedback on progress towards promotion and tenure for junior faculty. The dean will collaborate with faculty to develop and implement a systematic process for balancing the demands of service and community engagement with the requirements for teaching and scholarship.Enhance diversity at all Levels of the Rubenstein SchoolTo become a center of intellectual and cultural ferment which enhances learning, RSENR must continue to focus on increasing the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty. The university has made concerted efforts to build a more diverse campus, and RSENR is deeply committed to these endeavors. In 2023, the school developed, in coordination with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, an Inclusive Excellence Action Plan that embraces a Shared Leadership Model. The next dean will exercise critical leadership in furthering efforts to recruit, develop, support, and retain diverse faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students while at the same time continuing to improve the intercultural competence of its community.Promote Academic Excellence across all ProgramsAs chief academic officer of RSENR, the dean will engage faculty in assessing the curriculum and current programs and identifying the changes, enhancements, and additions that should be made to address current demand within the context of a rapidly evolving landscape in the US and beyond. With increasing class sizes, field-based education needs to be protected and enhanced. Increasing the global perspective of courses is also required. The dean will identify opportunities to increase student enrollment, grow the School’s revenue and funding, and identify areas where technology can enhance productivity and lead to innovative teaching methods. This includes exploring opportunities to expand and enhance interprofessional education, doctoral education, online education, and interdisciplinary programs with other UVM colleges and schools, and regional institutions.Be a Valuable and Visible Contributor to the Discussion of Environment and Natural Resources across the StateAs leader of the largest environmental program in the state, RSENR’s dean serves in an important capacity as an ambassador for the school across the state. The next dean must continually forge bridges between the university and Vermont and the vibrant community of state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations engaged in environmental management and conservation. They include: the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and its three departments (Fish and Wildlife; Environmental Conservation; and Forest, Parks, and Recreation) at the state level and US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, US Geological Survey, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at the federal level. Numerous non-profit organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy, Vermont Land Trust, and Vermont Natural Resources Council, engage in environmental work. The dean should also seek to build connections to other institutions of higher education.Build Interdisciplinary Relationships and New Partnerships in the CommunityThe dean will play an important leadership role in facilitating interdisciplinary activity within the school and with other academic units across the university. At the school level, they will promote cross-departmental work, engaging faculty from across disciplines to advance new thinking and to capitalize on the interconnectedness of RSENR’s wide-ranging programs. At the campus level, they will work with peers to identify opportunities for faculty collaboration on innovative joint programs and research initiatives. The dean will also be expected to help identify opportunities for and establish research-practice partnerships in the community, with state agencies, and with other institutions of higher education. These efforts will help to ensure the school’s long-term success, academic vitality, and scholarly contributions in the context of the university’s ambitious research agenda.Align Financial Resources and Fundraising with Strategic GoalsThe dean will identify and use the departments’ financial, physical, and human resources to support the vision and strategic plan for the school. The dean will seek opportunities to increase philanthropic support to provide scholarships and to support research, playing a significant role in fundraising and friend-raising for the School. This will include building new strategic alliances and creating a culture of philanthropy among alums. The dean will actively participate in development efforts to increase private support from individuals, foundations, and corporations, working collaboratively with the UVM Foundation to explain to donors how the teaching, research, and community outreach conducted by the school’s faculty directly impacts environmental sustainability, equity, and justice.Candidate QualificationsEducation▪ Ph.D. or equivalent in Natural Resources or a closely related field (e.g., environmental science, conservation biology, ecology, forestry, and wildlife/fisheries biology). Experience▪ Experience and scholarship compatible with an appointment as a full professor with tenure at the University of Vermont.▪ Evidence of a commitment to increasing diversity, equity, and a culture of inclusion among students, faculty, and staff and an appreciation for the positive impact they have in preparing students and fostering understanding.▪ Experience building a strong and collaborative faculty and staff and supporting faculty and staff development.▪ Experience with shared governance and faculty and staff unions.▪ Demonstrated success in obtaining or supporting sponsored research, preferably at a Carnegie R1 university, and an ability to achieve a vision for expanding the research portfolio of the RSENR.▪ Experience developing and supporting innovative teaching practices, including field-based learning.▪ Experience nurturing a strong graduate community with respectful student mentoring and a commitment to support graduate student research and professional development.▪ Demonstrated success in fundraising and development activities.▪ Demonstrated leadership, including consensus building, negotiation, timely and objective decision-making, and delegation of responsibility and authority.▪ Established track record of effective planning, administration, personnel, and fiscal management.▪ Proven record of forging strong professional partnerships within a wide variety of organizations. Professional Characteristics▪ Expresses a vision for the continued development of the school, including the growth of quality online and face-to-face academic programs and research funding with an understanding of the need for integration of science, policy, and application.▪ Demonstrates understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary environmental and natural resources research.▪ Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills to represent the school externally and advocate for RSENR at the university, local, and state levels.▪ Provides an approachable managerial style focused on building community and encouraging open dialog.▪ Demonstrates knowledge of governmental programs, agencies, and policies related to the environment.▪ Is a persuasive communicator who is an empathetic, respectful listener and creates an atmosphere that encourages individuals to be proactive within the context of the strategic plan for RSENR.▪ Is a service-driven, community-focused individual who enjoys networking with community, agency, and local leaders to identify opportunities to enhance environmental sustainability and justice.The University of Vermont: Its Founding and History An institution like no other. Chartered in 1791 as the fifth college in New England, the University of Vermont rapidly claimed a respected reputation among progressive thinkers and doers in the rugged, vibrant, and spectacular place that became the State of Vermont that same year. The university has evolved significantly and continuously for over 230 years to become a leading public research university.In harmony with our early roots as a champion of the liberal arts, the institution is chartered with a Latin name, Universitas Viridis Montis (University of the Green Mountains), abbreviated to the familiar “UVM” used to this day. Anchored in scholarly tradition yet helping to define a new state’s and nation’s future, UVM established a reputation “like no other” from the beginning.The charter explicitly supported freedom of religion, breaking ranks with institutions like Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown to become the first institution of higher learning to publicly declare a secular stance. In 1838, Andrew Harris became the first African American graduate. In 1871, UVM defied custom yet again by admitting two women students. UVM’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society was the first to admit women (1875) and African Americans (1877).New approaches, age-old values. UVM played a significant role in the region’s social, intellectual, and economic development during the late 18th and throughout the 19th century—realizing the ambitious vision of founder Ira Allen. In 1822, a medical college was formally created—the sixth in the nation. A generation later, following the passage of the Morrill Land Grant Act, Vermont’s legislature built a new State Agricultural College at UVM. One year later, in 1865, the two institutions merged, and the state committed annual support to the new enterprise for the first time.In the mid-20th century, state and UVM leaders collaborated to designate UVM a public university that would forever serve as Vermont’s flagship, offering discounted tuition to state residents. An unwavering commitment to accessibility and affordability continues today with a 5-year tuition freeze and the creation of the UVM Promise to ensure most Vermonters from families below the state’s median household income pay zero tuition.A comprehensive public mission emerged, combining the rigorous scholarship of the liberal arts, the engagement ideals of the Land Grant Act, and the curiosity and innovation of a research university. These influences have formed a powerful combination of academic gravitas and practical outcomes. Throughout our history, UVM has maintained enrollment at a scale that fosters meaningful personal engagement and a robust feeling of community on a vibrant campus in an exceptional location.Our Common Ground—a set of six universal values—is a prominent feature of life on the UVM campus, literally carved in stone in front of the student center and visible in many ways through annual awards and other forms of recognition. Regardless of our many backgrounds, cultures, and points of view, we share “Our Common Ground” of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. We believe they represent the course of UVM’s history as much as they provide purpose and aspiration to today’s students, faculty, and staff.Our faculty play an essential role in university governance, primarily through the Faculty Senate. In the early 2000s, UVM faculty established a chapter of United Academics (AAUP/AFT) full- and part-time faculty unions.UVM in 2023. The University of Vermont ranks among the nation’s top public research universities today. The National Science Foundation ranks UVM #85 among public universities based on total research activity. We are also ranked by multiple sources as the “greenest universities,” “best places for LGBTQ students,” and “most bike-friendly campus.” Enrollment (Fall 2022) is 11,326 undergraduates, 1,707 graduate, and 483 medical students. Recent years have attracted record-breaking applications in all categories and incoming classes with the highest-ever academic credentials and most diverse backgrounds.The university is committed to our students’ success in all realms—academic, professional, and social. The culture of our campus and region is conducive to health and wellness, helped by four seasons of unmatched opportunity for outdoor recreation and other activities. Hundreds of students choose to live in our Wellness Environment residential community, one of our residential learning communities on campus.The university’s research enterprise has grown significantly over the past decade, reaching total external funding of over $250 million in Fiscal Year 2022. Distinctive areas of research excellence include human and animal health, environmental sciences, energy, sustainability, food systems, hydrology, agriculture, advanced computing, and engineering.The university’s faculty of more than 1,700 supports UVM’s teaching, research, and engagement mission. Among our faculty are winners of Guggenheim Fellowships, Pulitzer Prizes, and other prestigious scholarly awards. Nine out of ten faculty members hold the highest degree in their academic discipline or professional field.In 2019, the UVM Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan, Amplifying Our Impact. The plan calls for three strategic imperatives to guide major decisions about the university’s future: ensuring student success, investing in research excellence, and engaging with the people, organizations, businesses, and government of Vermont. Connected directly to our mission as a Land Grant university, these imperatives provide a framework for allocating resources, organizational structure, and breadth of programs.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are deeply valued at UVM as we prepare our students for success. We aspire to build a diverse and globally aware university community sustained by an inclusive, supportive, and just campus climate. Diversity and inclusive excellence are integral to all aspects of our university as we embark on our first data-informed DEI strategic action plans across our academic and administrative units. We have increased the number of BIPOC faculty and staff (including administration and management) over the past five years by 15.3%, and our students participate in a two-course general education requirement in diversity. Specific initiatives can be found here. |
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| Job Open Date | 05/25/2023 |
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Position Information
| Posting Number | F2650PO |
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| Department | Rubenstein Sch Env & Nat Res/57000 |
| Advertising/Posting Title | Dean – Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Number | 00026556 |
| Employee FTE | 1.0 |
| Employee Term (months) | 12 |
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