Dean, College of Humanities & Fine Arts
Nominations and applications are being accepted for the position of Dean of the College of
Humanities & Fine Arts. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean is responsible for 1)
promoting, encouraging and facilitating exceptional research, teaching, and outreach by
the faculty, 2) advocating effectively for the College at all levels in the University, with
extramural funding agencies as well as with individual donors, alumni, and the general
public, 3) maintaining and enhancing the national and international visibility of
departments and programs in the College and, 4) fostering open, collegial, inclusive,
and effective working relationships within the College among a unionized faculty and
staff, a graduate employee organization, members of the graduate and undergraduate
student body, and between the College and other schools and colleges of the University
and with the Administration.
This is an internal search; candidates must hold tenure at the rank of Professor
(including Distinguished Professor, named Professor, etc.) at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst in a discipline relevant to the College. Preferred candidates
will have a proven record of inclusive and multi-cultural skills in teaching, research,
and/or service, a commitment to promote, encourage and facilitate excellence in
disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and artistic expression; an
ability to serve as a vigorous spokesperson and advocate for the College on campus,
within the Commonwealth, nationally, and globally; an ability to work effectively with
faculty members, students, staff, administrators, alumni, and external constituencies;
experience in effectively managing human and fiscal resources; and an ability to lead
the College’s development initiatives, including grants, foundation support, and private
fundraising.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications for
the position and current curriculum vitae. Nominations and applications should be
submitted to Dean Marjorie Aelion, Chair, CHFA Dean Search Committee, preferably
by email to provost@provost.umass.edu, or in hard copy to the Office of the Provost,
373 Whitmore. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications December 1,
2011, though applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer; applications from and nominations of women and members of minority
groups are encouraged.
Search Committee: Chair C. Marjorie Aelion, Margaret O’Brien, Jose’ Ornelas, Anthony Tuck,
Salvatore Macchia, Lee Badgett, Sonia Alvarez, Karen Lederer, Joye Bowman, Lisa Green,
Manisha Sinha, James Kelly, Hongmei Sun, Joseph Levine, Patrick Prendergast