Dean, Social Sciences Division: Interdisciplinary Leader

H Net; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 345,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

The University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a Dean for the Social Sciences Division. This role entails overseeing a large academic division, managing a $40 million budget, and fostering interdisciplinary research and education.

The ideal candidate will hold qualifications for a tenured full professor and display extensive experience in leadership and fundraising. The new Dean will also represent the Division's commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice while cultivating strategic partnerships.

Applications must be submitted by March 9, 2026, for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fostering interdisciplinary research and education.
• Proven aptitude for securing external support and fundraising.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Social Sciences with vision and creativity.
• Oversee a $40 million budget and more than 150 faculty members.
• Expand fundraising efforts and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Fundraising experience

Leadership and management

Effective communication

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Education

Tenured full professor qualification

Job description

The University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a Dean for the Social Sciences Division. This role entails overseeing a large academic division, managing a $40 million budget, and fostering interdisciplinary research and education.

The ideal candidate will hold qualifications for a tenured full professor and display extensive experience in leadership and fundraising. The new Dean will also represent the Division's commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice while cultivating strategic partnerships.

Applications must be submitted by March 9, 2026, for full consideration.