InstitutionUniversity of Washington Job TitleDean, The Information School DatesOpening Date: 11/18/2016 Job DescriptionThe University of Washington invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Information School. The Information School (iSchool) is one of 16 schools and colleges that make up the Seattle campus of the University of Washington (UW). The Dean, who reports directly to the Provost, is the chief administrative and academic officer of the Information School. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and collaborative leader with a demonstrated commitment to diversity who recognizes the importance and value of an integrated, multidisciplinary academic and professional community. She/he will be excited by the UW iSchool's core value of a non-departmentalized “School of One” where a very broad range of intellectual pursuits, areas of expertise, and orientations to research and scholarship in the information field are supported and valued. The new Dean of the iSchool will have experience supporting faculty excellence, fostering student success and leadership, and engaging with external partners and supporters. She/he will be an experienced campus leader, with a vision and commitment to further develop the UW iSchool's international reputation as an outstanding research, teaching and learning community. The new Dean will have a distinguished academic record appropriate for appointment at the rank of Professor at the University of Washington. The Dean will be expected to work effectively with campus leaders and partners to advance the University's and iSchool's research, teaching, and service missions, as well as to promoting the ideals of diversity and equity. The successful candidate will be a proven administrative leader with experience, or potential for success, in academic, personnel, and fiscal planning and management. She/he will think strategically, consider sustainability and pursue opportunities through the effective stewardship of iSchool resources. The new Dean will value the inclusion of the iSchool staff in the “School of One” culture, promoting an open, ethical, highly engaged, and collaborative community for all iSchool employees. The University of Washington is in the public phase of a major capital campaign and the iSchool has made excellent progress towards achieving its campaign goals. The new Dean will have demonstrated experience with fundraising, including major gifts, endowments, funded research, and other mission-aligned revenue generation. For more information about the University of Washington, please go to www.washington.edu. You may obtain further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. Supplemental InformationFounded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the nation's premier research-oriented public universities. For each of the past 30 years, the University has led the nation's public research universities in competing for federal support for research and training. Our employees not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The UW iSchool is one of the world's top schools in the information field. Over the last 20 years, the iSchool has grown from 150 students to more than 1,000 studying in academic programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. The iSchool is committed to the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge relevant to how people create, use, share, and store information in myriad formats utilizing technologies that are continuously evolving and redefining the digital landscapes that shape our global information environment. This commitment includes examination of the socio-economic structures and cultural contexts that influence the use of information, and also extends to the study of the institutions, agencies, corporations, and other organizations that play significant roles in our information-driven economy and society. The iSchool embodies an interdisciplinary approach to studying information, human behavior, and technology. The School has been at the center of the iSchool movement since the late 1990s, making it a leader among peer institutions. In the last ten years, the School has expanded the range of disciplines from which faculty are recruited. Funded research has grown substantially, including a higher proportion of multi-year projects, and has led to the formation of multiple research groups and labs (https://ischool.uw.edu/research/centers-institutes). The concept of “School of One” is a foundational value that denotes a commitment to nurturing an inclusive community with respect and support for people coming from many different academic traditions, using diverse modes of inquiry, and pursuing many professional interests. Skillful facilitation and respect for peers set the foundation for healthy and meaningful community discussion and decision making. The assessment and evolution of policies, procedures, practices and curriculum for the iSchool's four academic programs is conducted by the faculty as a whole. Strategic planning and budget planning are transparent and multi-step processes that include the solicitation of structured and ad-hoc input and feedback from the faculty, staff and student leadership. Within their disciplines, iSchool faculty and researchers are recognized leaders and innovators, evidenced by both scholarly metrics and influence in public and professional realms. Over the past five years, iSchool researchers have claimed four NSF CAREER awards, two 'Best Information Science Book' awards, the most 'Best Paper' awards at the major HCI conference, and a top 10 downloaded paper in the premier information science journal. Research advances attracting national exposure include novel work on contemplative information practices covered by CNN and NBC Nightly News, building a safer Internet by the New York Times, and youth development in the 'App Generation' by TEDSalon Berlin and Town Hall Seattle. The iSchool's research stature on campus is signified by honors such as delivery of the prestigious Annual University Faculty Lecture by one senior faculty member on human values in technology design, two Presidential Innovation Fellows in the area of HCI, and four faculty affiliates with the influential UW eScience Institute. Partnerships are instrumental to the iSchool's success, both locally and internationally. They are built around common areas of interest: research funding, project-based collaborations, student recruitment and engagement, and continuing education. The iSchool partners with companies, non-profit, and government organizations to fund mutually beneficial research, provide learning and career opportunities for students through our job board, and provide advice on curriculum matters. Many partners become members of the School's community affiliates program (iAffiliates) and have customized relationships with the School. The iSchool offers 4 degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Informatics, a Master of Science in Library & Information Science (MLIS), a Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM), and a Ph.D. program in Information Science. The Informatics program allows students to develop the skills and knowledge to design, build, implement, and secure information systems. The MLIS program prepares students to become leaders in the library and information field. The MSIM program prepares students for careers in data management and transfer, business intelligence, information assurance and cybersecurity, and information system design. The Ph.D. program's strong interdisciplinary approach to scholarship helps graduates to turn their creativity and curiosity into inspired high-level research, teaching and service to their communities. The program focuses on the broad areas of human-computer interaction and design, information management, information policy, information science, and library science. Diversity at the iSchool means fostering an inclusive social and intellectual learning environment for all iSchool students, faculty and staff. This purpose is more fully articulated in our Diversity Statement available online (https://ischool.uw.edu/about/diversity/statement). The iSchool supports an extensive network of academic resources, support services, and social organizations that serve the needs, interests, and concerns of our students. Though the strong focus is on race and ethnicity, we define diversity broadly to include class, sexual orientation, religion, disability and many other dimensions of diversity – an alignment with what we see in our local, national, and global communities. Members of our community are encouraged to explore, engage, and contribute to diversity efforts on campus and beyond. Diversity is a core value and foundational concept in the Information School, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty, staff, and student community. Please describe your experiences with diversity in your leadership experience and/or your potential to bring diversity to the iSchool and the information field. For your reference please consult the UW iSchool's diversity webpages: http://ischool.uw.edu/diversity/statement How to ApplyThe Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, diversity statement, comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five or more references) or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting UW (electronic submissions preferred). Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted to the search firm prior to February 3, 2017. Laurie C. Wilder, President Porsha L. Williams, Vice President Jacob C. Anderson, Principal Parker Executive Search Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2900 Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: 770-804-1996 X 111 [email protected] | [email protected] University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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