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Dean of the Graduate College

University of Vermont

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The Opportunity
The University of Vermont (UVM), ranked 56 among the nation’s public land grant research universities, seeks an accomplished scholar and innovative academic leader to serve as Dean of the Graduate College. This is an exceptional opportunity to build on current program excellence and to transform the scope and scale of UVM’s outstanding research and scholarly activities and complementary professional programs.
The Dean of the Graduate College will set the vision and mission for graduate studies and enhance the competitiveness of UVM’s graduate programs. In partnership with the Graduate Executive Committee, Graduate faculty, the Vice President for Research, and senior leadership, the Dean will have the opportunity to strengthen and grow key graduate programs, identify new areas for growth in doctoral, professional, and online programs, and expand post-doctoral opportunities.
Nestled in the historic city of Burlington, perennially voted one of America’s best places to live, the campus spans Burlington’s highest ridgeline overlooking Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. UVM is a vital resource for the community and region, contributing more than $1.3 billion in economic activity enhancing quality of life and sparking innovations and collaborations beyond campus.
With seven undergraduate colleges and schools, the Graduate College, the Larner College of Medicine, the Honors College, the Libraries, and Professional and Continuing Education, UVM is guided by its strategic vision – Amplifying Our Impact – and our Academic Success Goals . Our ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence are reflected in Our Common Ground values—respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility. The new Dean will join UVM at an exciting time with an ambitious agenda to achieve Carnegie Research 1 status, double our graduate enrollment to 3000 and increase our international graduate students to 15%. The successful candidate will strengthen the college’s national and global reputation through research-practice partnerships, collaborations with other research institutions, and alumni and donor connections.
In 2022, UVM enrolled 11,326 undergraduates, 483 medical students, and 1,707 graduate students. The first graduate degree at UVM was awarded in 1807. UVM offers 27 Ph.D. programs, five professional doctorates, 58 master’s degrees and 16 Certificates of Graduate Study through the auspices of the Graduate College. These study areas include six formal cross-college interdisciplinary doctoral programs, Biomedical Engineering, Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences; Complex Systems and Data Science; Food Systems and Materials Science; Sustainable Development, Policy, Economics and Governance; Transdisciplinary Leadership and Creativity for Sustainability; and Interprofessional Health Sciences. Two master’s programs, the Master of Public Health and a Master of Professional Studies in Leadership for Sustainability are online programs; new online professional graduate programs are an opportunity for growth.
The Dean of the Graduate College will have the opportunity to guide the future direction of graduate education at UVM leading the development of a new vision and strategic plan in alignment with the strategic goals of UVM. Together with the Deans of the other Schools and Colleges, and the President, Provost and Senior Vice President, and the Vice President for Research, the Dean will advance graduate studies to support and grow research and scholarly activity, enhance and expand interdisciplinary graduate academic programs, and build professional programs.
In collaboration with the Vice President for Research and Academic Units, the Dean of the Graduate College will support professional development for approximately 100 postdoctoral associates and fellows. Recognizing the complex administrative operation of the Graduate College, the Dean will engage in strategic planning and creative leadership to effectively govern graduate studies. The Dean will advocate for graduate education as central to UVM’s success and capitalize on our strong research foundation with $250M raised in FY22, and research growth of 50% in the last 3 years. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and inspiring leader as new Centers and Institutes are established, adding to our current university-wide centers and institutes such as the Gund Institute for Environment , the Osher Center for Integrative Health , and the Food Systems Research Center, and our newly formed institutes, the Institute for Rural Partnerships and the Institute for Agroecology . The Dean will increase external fellowship and scholarship opportunities and align support for graduate students and programs with the goals for research and scholarly growth. The Dean will promote UVM’s graduate programs both domestically and internationally.
UVM invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Dean of the Graduate College to provide innovative leadership that advances graduate education, research and scholarship, and professional practice. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will work collaboratively with other deans across UVM, the Graduate College Executive Committee, as well as the Vice President for Research to leverage opportunities for cluster hires, corporate partnerships for graduate education and innovations in pedagogy. The Dean of the Graduate College is expected to have a deep commitment to the success of graduate students in addition to a record of building partnerships with numerous constituents on and off campus.
Procedure for Candidacy
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Candidates should provide (1) a professional resume, (2) a letter of application that addresses the central themes described in this leadership profile, and (3) the names and contact information for five references. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate. Applications should be submitted through the university’s online recruitment site: https://www.uvmjobs.com . Nominations and inquiries should be sent to crispina.pincus@uvm.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation arrangements are competitive, will be commensurate with both experience and achievement, and include a competitive array of benefits.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
The Graduate College
The mission of the Graduate College is to “provide the environment for high quality graduate education by stimulating and supporting the intellectual and professional development of a diverse faculty and student body; by promoting interdisciplinary and innovative forms of scholarship, research, and curricula; and by recognizing scholarly excellence.”

UVM currently offers 58 academic programs leading to a master’s degree and 27 programs leading to a doctorate as well as 5 professional doctorates. All graduate degrees at UVM are awarded by the Graduate College, except the M.D. degree, which is awarded by the Larner College of Medicine. The Graduate College includes programs and degrees in the natural, physical, and biological sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities, as well as a variety of professional programs, many of which are highly ranked and nationally recognized. UVM also offers interdisciplinary programs designed to capitalize on the exceptional strengths of faculty, especially in the biological and biomedical sciences and environmental and ecological programs.
The Graduate College comprises outstanding faculty who are active scholars engaged in mentoring students in the creation of new knowledge or development of professional skills. Graduate Faculty are expected to make significant contributions to research and scholarship in their fields while teaching the next generation of scholars, researchers, and professionals to successfully pursue their goals after graduation. They provide a lively and engaging environment for creative and innovative thinkers who will make a difference in the world.
The University of Vermont currently offers both Graduate Teaching (GTA) and Graduate Research (GRA) Assistantships. These positions are open to both domestic and international students and generally include tuition support from the University.
Visit the UVM Graduate College and specific graduate programs for more information.
Role of the Dean of the Graduate College
As chief academic officer of the Graduate College, the new Dean will be a highly collaborative leader who will engage students, faculty, and staff; be responsible for ensuring and promoting academic excellence; provide bold and innovative leadership; be an active advocate for resources and infrastructure that align with graduate college and university priorities in research and graduate education; and be an impassioned representative for the graduate college on campus, within the community, and at the national and international level. Under the leadership of President Suresh Garimella and Provost Patricia Prelock, the Dean will join UVM during an exciting time. For a talented, dynamic, and innovative individual, this is a transformational opportunity to grow graduate enrollment including international students and students of color; develop doctoral education and mentorship; and support graduate student and post-doctoral research to propel the Graduate College to the next level of national and international reputation.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Provost
Partners with:
The Graduate College Executive Committee
Deans of other UVM Colleges/Schools
Provost’s Operational Management Team
Vice President for Research
Professional and Continuing Education
Program Directors and Department Chairs
Direct Reports:
Assistant Dean
Associate Dean (TBN)
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Faculty Coordinators
Member:
President’s Cabinet
Deans’ Council
Academic Leadership Council
Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
The next Dean of the Graduate College will oversee all aspects of graduate student and postdoctoral life at the University of Vermont. This includes building institutional culture for graduate education and providing support and guidance to our graduate and postdoctoral communities as they pursue their research, scholarship, and professional goals. The Dean will bring prominence to the Graduate College and will lead efforts to identify ways in which the College can increase its visibility to prospective graduate students and postdoctoral associates nationally and globally. The Dean will also engage community groups and government agencies to identify ways in which the College can help meet research, innovation and professional workforce needs in Vermont. Key opportunities and challenges for the Dean will include the following:
Articulate a Vision and Strategy
UVM seeks a Dean who will provide vibrant, visionary leadership for the College that aligns with the university’s strategic imperative to Amplify Our Impact and will bring prominence to our graduate portfolio.
Increase Graduate Enrollment and Support Graduate Life
UVM seeks a Dean who will collaborate with academic Deans, graduate program coordinators, graduate faculty, and the Division of Enrollment Management to increase enrollment of international students by 15% and increase total graduate enrollment to 3000. The Dean will seek to expand our doctoral programs in support of research and scholarly activities as well as our online graduate portfolio, our accelerated masters programs, and our professional programs. The Dean will also work with the Vice President for Research to support the development of new centers and institutes and build our capacity for hiring post-doctoral associates. Further, the dean will increase graduate student access to high quality mentorship and professional development, provide funding and support for research projects, create a supportive and inclusive environment and build a sense of community among graduate students and fellows.
Enhance Professional Graduate Programs
In addition to vibrant graduate programs aligned with excellence in research and scholarship, UVM is home to outstanding professional masters’ and doctoral programs consonant with the land-grant mission. The Dean will have the opportunity to leverage collaborations across the breadth of graduate programs and increase engagement with the State and the region to enhance health, education, and economic vitality.
Advance Scholarship and Research Excellence
The new Dean will contribute to UVM’s vision to become a Carnegie Research I university by fostering a strong, supportive environment of discovery and scholarship among the University’s faculty, leading to increased sponsored research funding and new collaborative research programs. The dean will provide mechanisms to support early career investigators and mentoring and incentivize mid- and late-career faculty in their efforts to grow their masters, doctoral, and postdoctoral mentees. The Dean will identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University, as well as with external organizations to advance UVM’s research enterprise.
Align Philanthropy with the Strategic Goals
The Dean will identify and use the college’s financial, physical, and human resources to support the vision and strategic plan for the College. The Dean will seek opportunities to increase philanthropic support in collaboration with the UVM Foundation to provide scholarships and to support research. This will include creating a culture of philanthropy among graduate and postdoctoral alumni. The Dean will actively participate in development efforts to increase private support from individuals, foundations, and corporations, working collaboratively with the UVM Foundation.
Enhance Diversity
The Dean will develop targeted outreach and recruitment efforts to attract a more diverse pool of graduate applicants. This will involve working with organizations that support underrepresented groups in academia, providing support and resources for underrepresented groups once they are enrolled, offering mentorship programs, providing access to funding and professional development opportunities, implementing policies and initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity in collaboration with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and developing training programs for faculty and staff who work with graduate students from diverse communities.
Advance Effective Communication
The Dean will continue efforts to invigorate the cohesiveness and health of our graduate and postdoctoral communities by tailoring their research accomplishments to the University’s communication outlets. This will include (1) recognizing their accomplishment through nominations for external awards; (2) sharing news about their publications, grants, and other achievements, and the impact on the university and broader community; (3) featuring graduate students and postdoctoral associates in public events such as symposia, conferences, and public lectures, and (4) working with university leadership to advocate for policies and initiatives that support graduate student and postdoctoral funding.
Candidate Qualifications
Education:
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in an academic field.

Experience:
  • Record of demonstrated visionary, innovative leadership.
  • Evidence of effective planning, administration, personnel, and fiscal management.
  • Demonstrated leadership, including consensus building, negotiation, timely and objective decision making, and delegation of responsibility.
  • Demonstrated success in obtaining and/or supporting sponsored research, preferably at a Carnegie R1 university, and an ability to achieve a shared vision for expanding UVM’s research portfolio.
  • Evidence of potential to successfully optimize graduate programs to nurture a vibrant, interdisciplinary research culture for the university and surrounding community.
  • Successful experience or demonstrated potential in fundraising and development activities.
  • Significant prior experience mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
  • Experience and scholarship commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure at the University of Vermont (UVM).
  • Success at securing, extramural funding especially training grants.
  • Proven excellence in diversity and inclusion.

Personal Characteristics
The University of Vermont (UVM) seeks a bold leader to develop an innovative, interdisciplinary, and cooperative vision for graduate studies and the Graduate College. Building on UVM’s strong empirical and educational foundation, the incoming Dean of the Graduate College will play a key role in the enhancement and long-term success of graduate education at UVM. In particular, the successful candidate will:
  • Demonstrate a collegial work style that fosters trust and cooperation across a highly diverse pool of stakeholders (i.e., faculty, staff, students, and community members).
  • Express a confident and decisive leadership style that is simultaneously collaborative, flexible, and inclusive enough to ensure broad support for change.
  • Communicate persuasively and listen in an empathetic, respectful manner to create a collaborative atmosphere supportive of advancing the role of the Graduate College.
  • Engage in reciprocal communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Embody an innovative, future-focused approach to the revitalization of graduate studies and research in the coming decade(s).

The University of Vermont: Its Founding and History
An institution like no other. Chartered in 1791 as the fifth college in New England, the University of Vermont rapidly claimed a respected place among progressive thinkers and doers in the rugged, vibrant, and spectacular place that became the State of Vermont that same year. The university has evolved significantly and continuously for over 230 years to become a premier public research university.
In harmony with our early roots as a champion of the liberal arts, the institution is chartered with a Latin name, Universitas Viridis Montis (University of the Green Mountains) abbreviated to the familiar “UVM” used to this day. Anchored in scholarly tradition yet helping to define a new state’s and nation’s future, UVM established a reputation “like no other” from the beginning.
The charter explicitly supported freedom of religion, breaking ranks with institutions like Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown to become the first institution of higher learning to publicly declare a secular stance. In 1838, Andrew Harris became the first African American graduate. In 1871, UVM defied custom yet again by admitting two women students. UVM’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society was the first to admit women (1875) and African Americans (1877).
New approaches, age-old values. UVM played a major role in the social, intellectual, and economic development of the region during the late 18th and throughout the 19th century—realizing the vision of founder Ira Allen. In 1822, a medical college was formally created—the sixth in the nation. A generation later, following passage of the Morrill Land Grant Act, Vermont’s legislature built a new State Agricultural College at UVM. One year later, in 1865, the two institutions merged, and the state committed annual support to the new enterprise for the first time.
In the mid-20th century, state and UVM leaders collaborated to designate UVM a public university that would forever serve as Vermont’s flagship offering discounted tuition to state residents. An unwavering commitment to accessibility and affordability continues today with a 5-year tuition freeze and creation of the UVM Promise to ensure Vermonters from families below the state’s median household income pay zero tuition.
A comprehensive public mission emerged, combining the rigorous scholarship of the liberal arts, the engagement ideals of the Land Grant Act, and the curiosity and innovation of a research university. These influences have formed a unique cocktail of academic gravitas and practical outcomes. Throughout our history, UVM has maintained enrollment at a scale that fosters meaningful personal engagement and a robust feeling of community on a vibrant campus in an exceptional location.
Our Common Ground —a set of six universal values—is a prominent feature of life on the UVM campus, literally carved in stone in front of the student center and visible in many ways through awards and other forms of recognition. Regardless of our many backgrounds, cultures, and points of view, we share the “Common Ground” of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. We believe they represent the course of UVM’s history as much as they provide purpose and aspiration to today’s students, faculty, and staff.
Our faculty play an important role in university governance, primarily through the Faculty Senate. In the early 2000s, UVM faculty established a chapter of United Academics (AAUP/AFT) full- and part-time faculty unions.
UVM in 2023. Today, the University of Vermont ranks among the nation’s top public research universities. The National Science Foundation ranks UVM #85 among public universities based on total research activity. We are also ranked by multiple sources among the “greenest universities,” “best places for LGBTQ students,” and “most bike-friendly campus.” Enrollment (Fall 2022) is 11,326 undergraduates, 1,707 graduate and 483 medical students. Recent years have attracted record-breaking numbers of applications in all categories and incoming classes with the highest-ever academic credentials and most diverse backgrounds.
The university is committed to our students’ success in all realms—academic, professional, and social. The culture of our campus and region is conducive to health and wellness helped by four seasons of unmatched opportunity for outdoor recreation and other activities. Hundreds of students choose to live in our Wellness Environment residential community, one of our residential learning communities on the campus.
The university’s research enterprise has grown significantly over the past decade, reaching total external funding of more than $250 million in Fiscal Year 2022. Distinctive areas of research excellence include human and animal health, environmental sciences, energy, sustainability, food systems, hydrology, agriculture, advanced computing, and engineering.
The university’s faculty of more than 1,700 supports UVM’s teaching, research, and engagement mission. Among our faculty are winners of Guggenheim Fellowships, Pulitzer Prizes, and other prestigious scholarly awards. Nine out of ten faculty members hold the highest degree in their academic discipline or professional field.
In 2019, the UVM Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan, Amplifying Our Impact . The plan calls for three strategic imperatives to guide our major decisions about the university’s future: ensuring student success, investing in research excellence, and engaging with the people, organizations, businesses, and government of Vermont. Connected directly to our mission as a Land Grant university, these imperatives provide a framework for allocation of resources, organizational structure, and breadth of programs.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are deeply held values at the University of Vermont as we prepare our students for a global world. We aspire to build a diverse and globally aware university community sustained by an inclusive, supportive, and just campus climate. Diversity and inclusive excellence are integral to all aspects of our university, as we embark on our first data-based DEI strategic action plans across our academic and administrative units. We have increased the number of BIPOC faculty and staff (including administration and management) over the past five years by 15.3% and our students participate in a two-course general education requirement in diversity. Specific initiatives can be found here .
Job Open Date 02/02/2023
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Posting Number F2549PO
Department Graduate College/58200
Advertising/Posting Title Dean of the Graduate College
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 00023517
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Employee Term (months) 12

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