[ES_JOBS_NET] Dean, School of Freshwater Sciences University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Dean
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02197847

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences is the only school in the U.S. dedicated solely to the study of freshwater. The school is highly transdisciplinary and includes aquatic sciences, atmospheric sciences and water policy, economics and management. Founded in 2009 as the School of Freshwater Sciences, it builds upon more than 50 years of expertise in the Laurentian Great Lakes and other freshwater systems around the world. Formerly the Center for Great Lakes Studies and the Great Lakes WATER Institute, it is today the largest water-focused academic research institution located directly on the Great Lakes.
SFS focuses on advancing knowledge of freshwater systems and their management through basic and applied research; educating future scientists, technicians, teachers, policy specialists and the public; and growing appreciation of natural and constructed aquatic systems. The school is the lead institution for the https://freshwater.wisconsin.edu/
SFS is dedicated to five essential integrated themes:

* Freshwater system dynamics
* Human and ecosystem health
* Freshwater technology
* Freshwater policy, economics, and management
* Atmospheric science/weather and climate

The school is home to a strong cadre of internationally recognized faculty and scientists from natural and social science disciplines including, but not limited to, atmospheric science, biology, microbiology, biogeochemistry, oceanography, limnology, fish nutrition, environmental law, and environmental economics. Faculty from other UWM academic units in disciplines such as engineering, public health, and geosciences also hold appointments within the school, diversifying and enriching its research and teaching base. This breadth of experience provides the foundation for innovative research collaborations and academic programs that are expanding our understanding of multifaceted aquatic and climate systems and educating tomorrow's freshwater and atmospheric scientists and professionals.
SFS has more than $5.5 million in annual research expenditures. Extramural research grant activity is typically $2.5 million annually, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other agencies. SFS faculty and scientists have earned national and international reputations for research and scientific advances in understanding and managing freshwater systems. Current research strengths include:

* Freshwater system dynamics, including biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem dynamics, hydrologic cycles and water supplies, food web dynamics, fish physiology and ecology;
* Freshwater systems and human and ecosystem health impacts, sustainability of the urban coastal environment, and monitoring public health through wastewater;
* Impacts of emerging environmental contaminants in aquatic systems, e.g., pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles;
* Water law, policy, and economics, including recreational valuation, estimating water treatment costs, addressing issues of social justice and equity;
* Freshwater/aquaculture technology, urban aquaculture, environmentally sustainable and biosecure aquaculture; and
* Weather/climate systems and ecosystems forecasting, including machine learning and climate change dynamics in Great Lakes systems.

Currently the school includes 20 faculty and research scientists, 4 emeritus faculty and scientists, 16 affiliate and adjunct faculty/scientists, 11 research technicians/staff, and 17 administrative staff members.
SFS offers PhD, MS, and BS degrees in both freshwater sciences and atmospheric science, with a diverse array of program options. More information can be found on the school's https://uwm.edu/freshwater/academics/. Originally a graduate program only, in 2021 the school launched its undergraduate program in freshwater sciences, which is seeing rapid growth. Recruiting and growing these programs is a significant priority. Currently the school has more than 110 students across its programs.
SFS is home to the Great Lakes Genomics Center, the Center for Water Policy, and the Innovative Weather Center. The school's Great Lakes Research Facility is located on the Milwaukee harbor and has direct access to Lake Michigan. In 2014, UWM opened a $53 million state-funded addition to the original building, and today it houses 200,000 square feet of laboratory, marine operations, classroom, and office space. The facility houses biosecure and quarantine labs, an array of aquaria and life support systems, a suite of analytical chemistry labs, a DNA sequencing lab, a machine shop, a robotics and buoy lab, marine operations spaces, and 1,400 feet of protected dock space, among other resources. The school maintains a research fleet that includes the 70-foot R/V Neeskay, which operates on Lake Michigan year-round. SFS is currently raising funds for a 123-foot replacement, which will be custom built and become the most advanced research vessel on the Great Lakes. At the time of this position posting, the school has raised $13 million toward its philanthropic fundraising goal.
Onsite collaborators located within the Great Lakes Research Facility include the USGS - Upper Midwest Water Science Center, Water Quality Monitoring; Wisconsin Sea Grant Program; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Unit; Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin; Harbor District Inc.; Southeast Wisconsin Watershed Trust; and Milwaukee Riverkeeper. It is the homeport of the U.S. EPA's R/V Lake Guardian, the largest research vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and houses the U.S. EPA Great Lakes Fish Tissue Archive. In addition, SFS is a member of the NOAA sponsored Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research and an associate member of the National Association of Marine Laboratories.
Already known for its flourishing collaborative research partnerships around the world, SFS is a premier center of research and teaching on freshwater ecology, technology, policy and atmospheric sciences. The school's unique location on Lake Michigan and in an urban center, combined with its reputation for fundamental and applied research and its strong collaborations with public and private entities, position the school as a major hub for those partnering to manage the Great Lakes in the most economically beneficial and environmentally sound ways, and to apply those lessons to water issues worldwide.
To learn more about the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences, visit https://uwm.edu/freshwater/

Job Summary

The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking to hire a Dean. The Dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the school. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for all instructional, research, and outreach programs of the school, including the substantial community and public service component that is crucial to the strength of the school and vital to the State of Wisconsin, the Great Lakes region, and beyond.
The Dean provides strategic leadership and promotes excellence in all phases of the school's activities, including education, research and scholarship, faculty recruitment and development, service, and outreach. The Dean is responsible for quality of academic instruction, growing enrollment, and retention of students in academic programs.
The school looks to the Dean: 1) to support the growth of its research portfolio; 2) to hire, develop, and retain outstanding faculty members and scientists; and 3) to oversee, maintain, and grow the marine operations and research resources of the school in a fashion worthy of its status as the largest oceanographic-style research institute on the Great Lakes. This includes maintaining and growing partnerships with government agency and non-profit collaborators.
The Dean is expected to pursue innovative strategies for financial support of SFS programs, including developing multiple funding streams to ensure long-term success. The Dean fosters relationships with international and national funding agencies, as well as the private sector. The Dean is expected to work with governmental funders at the municipal, state, and federal levels to increase operating and research support of the school. The Dean also partners with the Office of University Advancement to support a robust fundraising program for SFS.
In addition, the Dean serves as the primary face of SFS to elected officials, policymakers, community leaders, stakeholders, strategic partners, and donors. The Dean is responsible for the school's service and outreach to community-something of a calling card for SFS-as well enhancing the school's stature as a world-class research and educational institution.

Minimum Qualifications

UWM seeks candidates with a strong record of professional accomplishment, commitment to excellence in both research and teaching, and outstanding management and leadership skills to serve as the Dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences. The Dean must be an educational and research leader with the following minimum qualifications:

* Professional and scholarly achievements sufficient to be tenured as a full professor
* A record of creating and disseminating knowledge in water research or closely related field
* Experience managing or supporting the management of an academic/research unit or equivalent, including budget, grants and other external funds development, personnel, and communications management

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

* Demonstrated experience serving in leadership positions in a research-focused academic and/or research institute setting, including:

* Record of effective leadership, strategic decision-making and problem solving within an institutional setting.
* A dedication to participative and collegial management and transparency.
* Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of disciplines and degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
* Successful record of integrating research, teaching, and public and professional service as part of a balanced educational program.

* Experience managing budgets and personnel in an academic and/ or research setting.
* Experience or capacity for developing diverse funding streams to further research and educational goals, including but not limited to:

* Demonstrated experience working with-and growing resources from-state, federal and international agencies and entities to support research and education.
* Demonstrated experience raising funds from philanthropic partners, including individuals, corporations, foundations and, if applicable, institutional alumni.

* Familiarity with aquatic and atmospheric sciences related to the Laurentian Great Lakes or other large aquatic systems.
* Understanding of how water systems are affected by various societal sectors, including agriculture, industry, urban environments, recreation, and policy.
* Demonstrated experience working with diverse personnel and constituents-or faculty, staff, and students in an academic environment-to create a positive climate that nurtures achievement and innovation.
* Effective communicator with the ability to engage the community and raise the national and international research and academic profile of the school.

Application Instructions

Applications and nominations will remain confidential. Candidate screening will begin January 16, 2023, but review will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after this date may not receive full consideration.

Applicants should provide:

* A letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position
* Curriculum vitae
* A diversity statement, and names of five references with titles, addresses, and e-mail addresses

Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including name, position, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominee.
Applications should be electronically submitted via PDF or MS Word to https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36006
Visit the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee website at https://uwm.edu<https://uwm.edu/> and the School of Freshwater Sciences website at https://uwm.edu/freshwater/

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message \"Your application has been submitted\" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs at uwm.edu<mailto:uwm-jobs at uwm.edu> or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of \"final candidates\" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/<http://wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/>

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