University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the nation's top research universities as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding. Engaged in research and creative work in all fields, we are classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a doctoral university with the “highest research activity” or R1.
UMass Amherst incorporates innovative teaching methods involving new communication and information technology, yet remains an immersive, residential campus offering students a comprehensive array of academic programs. With a long-standing commitment to social progress and social justice, we value diversity and equity and strive for inclusive excellence in our classrooms, research labs, dorms, and beyond.
Executive Vice Provost
The executive vice provost (EVP) supports and advises the provost & senior vice chancellor for academic affairs (provost) in strategically leading and managing all aspects of the university’s academic mission. The EVP closely collaborates with senior vice provosts and vice provosts, other senior campus administrative leaders, and the provost’s chief of staff to align activities, efforts, and resources toward the provost’s guiding vision. Leveraging directions and priorities outlined in UMass Amherst’s new strategic plan, For the Common Good: 2024–2034, the EVP leads efforts to create a cohesive, collaborative academic leadership group to realize the university’s vision for inclusive excellence, distinction, and impact in teaching, research and creative activity, and service.
The EVP reports directly to the provost and is a member of the Provost Leadership Team and Leadership Council. The EVP:
- Has primary responsibility for leading and coordinating the provost’s team efforts in all matters related to faculty appointment, promotion, tenure, and/or retention efforts.
- Leads and/or coordinates strategic initiatives, serving as the “connective tissue” among various academic affairs efforts and those involving multiple units and/or offices.
- Assists the provost in developing and implementing academic priorities, plans, and policies, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
- Links the provost to senior leaders across campus and within the UMass System, ensuring that the provost’s voice, priorities, and goals are effectively communicated.
- Serves as the provost’s representative on relevant councils and campus committees and other meetings as directed.
- Leads and/or drives special initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful candidate for the EVP position will:
- Be an accomplished scholar with a distinctive academic record of teaching, research, and service that warrants appointment as a tenured, full professor. Experience with leading federal and/or other externally funded grants is highly preferred.
- Have an established and significant record of administrative leadership at a research university including, at least, 5 years as department chair, assistant dean, and/or associate dean, or closely related leadership roles. Knowledge of and experience at UMass Amherst is a significant asset.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, collaborative, communication, and relational skills for effectively working with colleagues and partners, as well as navigating and influencing varied, diverse stakeholders in a complex, highly visible, and fast-paced environment.
- Have sound judgement and a demonstrated ability to set strategic agendas and priorities, as well as plan, organize, coordinate, and direct multiple initiatives and efforts to their timely and successful conclusion.
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Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences
The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks an innovative, collaborative, and strategic academic leader to serve as its next Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean of the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences. As the chief academic and executive officer of the College, the Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the University's Provost Leadership Council. The position is endowed as the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Dean.
The Dean will bring exemplary achievements in computer science with strategic leadership, collaborative and creative energy, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, entrepreneurial ambition, and a passion for the common good mission of the College and the University. This position is an opportunity to join a university that is on an upward trajectory, with a strong executive leadership team, a collaborative council of college deans, and internationally recognized faculty, dedicated staff, and outstanding students.
The Dean will build upon an established and very successful enterprise of teaching, research, and service across disciplines in computer and information sciences. Direct reports to the Dean include the chair of the faculty and a set of associate deans who are responsible for the main functional units of the College. The College’s chief development officer, an employee of the UMass Amherst Foundation, has a dotted-line reporting structure to the Dean. Currently, the College encompasses nearly 90 tenured and tenure-track, teaching, and research faculty and 103 professional and support staff, with an annual operating budget of over $30 million.
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