Prospectus: Dean, College of the Pacific

AP R IL 2022

Dean Search: College of the Pacific

University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S P R I VAT E UNI V ER SI T Y OF C HOICE University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked

state capital is home to the McGeorge

comprehensive university and California’s

School of Law and the new School of Health

first chartered institution of higher learning.

Sciences. Additional graduate programs

Established in 1851, Pacific has nearly 6,100

and the renowned Arthur A. Dugoni School

students and nine schools and colleges

of Dentistry are based on the downtown

across three campuses in northern California.

San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride

The majority of students and the NCAA

in providing the highly personalized and

Division 1 athletics program are based on

caring educational, social and residential

the Stockton Campus, often cited as one of

environments of a small college combined

the nation’s most beautiful college campuses.

with the choices and opportunities of a major

The Sacramento Campus in California’s

comprehensive university.

1

14:1

In career earnings for low-income students

Student/faculty ratio

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(Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

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19

Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)

A B OU T PACIFIC

The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country.

University of the Pacific was established

University of the Pacific’s mission is to

Science, School of Health Sciences, and

in 1851 as California's first chartered

provide a superior, student-centered

Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

institution of higher learning. It has a

learning experience integrating liberal

history of firsts including California’s first

arts and professional education and

music conservatory and California’s first

preparing individuals for lasting

university to open its doors to women.

achievement and responsible leadership

The university has three campuses—

in their careers and communities.

in Sacramento, San Francisco and

Pacific advances this mission through

Stockton—placing us in three of the most

nine schools, offering undergraduate,

diverse cities in the nation with some of

graduate and accelerated professional

the fastest growing and most dynamic

degree programs: Arthur A. Dugoni

industries in the country. The Wall Street

School of Dentistry, College of the Pacific

Journal and Times Higher Education

(natural sciences, social sciences and

rankings designate University of the

humanities), Benerd College (education),

Pacific as a Top 100 national university

Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School

and #19 Best University in the West.

of Business, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer

The Stockton Campus, located in a diverse city of over 300,000 people, houses the majority of programs for undergraduates. Stockton is located in California’s beautiful Central Valley and bordered by a thousand miles of delta waterways. The San Francisco Campus, 90 minutes west of Stockton, is home to the Master of Science in Data Science program and the Dugoni School of Dentistry. The Sacramento Campus, 45 minutes north of Stockton, houses the McGeorge School of Law and Pacific’s new School of Health Sciences.

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The Stockton Campus, located in a diverse city of over 300,000 people, houses the majority of programs for undergraduates. Stockton is located in California’s beautiful Central Valley and bordered by a thousand miles of Delta waterways. The San Francisco Campus, 90 minutes west of Stockton, is home to the MS Data Science program and the Dugoni School of Dentistry. The Sacramento Campus, 45 minutes north of Stockton, houses the McGeorge School of Law and Pacific’s new School of Health Sciences.

About the Position A unique opportunity to serve at an extraordinary time

trajectory, President Callahan appointed several new

in Pacific’s history. Pacific is seeking a flexible, forward-

leaders in the areas of enrollment strategy; diversity,

thinking change agent to join the university’s momentous

equity and inclusion; student life; development and alumni

trajectory. Under the leadership of President Christopher

relations; the School of Engineering and Computer Science;

Callahan, appointed July 1, 2020, Pacific has the ambitious

and the Eberhardt School of Business.

goal of becoming the best student-centered comprehensive university in the nation within a decade. His focus includes the personalized learning that is a hallmark of Pacific, expanded real-life learning opportunities coupled with service to communities, accelerating the pace of innovation and becoming a model for diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. To accelerate the university’s upward

Now Pacific seeks its next leader, a forward-thinking and dynamic dean for College of the Pacific (COP). President Callahan, Provost Maria Pallavicini and the College of the Pacific community invite inquiries from and nominations of candidates who are distinguished academics and visionary leaders invested in the liberal arts.

About College of the Pacific College of the Pacific (COP) was founded in 1851 as the university’s liberal arts core. COP is the oldest and largest academic unit, offering courses in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. College faculty provide leadership and direction for foundational courses in Pacific’s general education program, champion experiential learning, and foster intellectual curiosity and conviction in the pursuit of meaningful personal and professional lives.

In fall 2021, COP enrolled 1,646 students guided by 140 faculty (110 tenured/tenure-track, 30 non-tenure-track) and 56 staff. Of the 1,646 students in COP, 61% are female, 31% are students of color and 6% are international.

For more information about the College of the Pacific, visit liberalarts.pacific.edu.

Demographics

U N D E RG R A DUAT E E T H N IC I T Y

2% 0.3%

S T U D EN T S

8.8%

UNI V E R S I T Y W I D E FALL 2 0 2 1

35%

4.4% 1,586 Professional

3,306 Undergraduate

American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian

21%

Black, non-Hispanic Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander White, non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic

52% Female

1,174 Graduate

48% Male

GENDER

0.5%

4%

TOTA L S T U D E N T S

International Unknown/Other

24%

S T U D EN T S

P ROG R AM S

COLLE GE O F PACI FI C FALL 2 0 2 1

COLLEGE OF PACIF IC

41

6% International

Undergraduate Majors/Programs

31

1556 Undergraduate

61% Female

39% Male

Undergraduate Minors

31% People of color

5

90 Graduate

Graduate Programs

FAC ULT Y A ND S TAFF COLLE GE O F PACI FI C FACULT Y T E N U R E S TAT U S

FACU LT Y

S TAFF

110 Tenure-track

30 Non-tenure track

43% Female

57% Male

10% People of color

64% Female

36% Male

50% People of color

Notable Alumni COP alumni are a diverse and exceptional set of leaders.

HALIMA LUCAS ’13 Writer, editor and producer, Disney Television Animation

MATT DE LA PENA ’96 Newbery Medal-winning author

CHRIS ISAAK ’80 Musician and actor

TED B. OLSON ’62 Attorney and 42nd U.S. solicitor general

TOM FLORES ’58 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, NFL Super Bowl-winning coach (Raiders) and player

GEORGE MOSCONE ’53 California state senator and 37th mayor of San Francisco

ALEX SPANOS ’48 Real estate developer and NFL owner, San Diego Chargers

JANET LEIGH ’47 Actress

Position Summary The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for College of the Pacific to whom Pacific delegates significant responsibility, autonomy and accountability for the college’s future.

The dean is responsible for the academic leadership of the college, engagement with its communities and financial success (inclusive of resources dedicated to enrollment management, faculty/staff and facilities). The dean stewards innovative scholarship and creative activities, provides strategic vision and operational leadership, and promotes synergies within the college, university community and externally.

Looking forward, the dean will lead the college’s efforts to advance the liberal arts and support a bold strategy for the future that is aligned with Pacific’s mission, vision and goals, particularly around growing enrollment, strengthening student success and advancing social justice, equity and inclusion. To actualize this vision, the dean will guide the development and implementation of efforts dedicated to:

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Growing enrollments, particularly in the

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social sciences and humanities, and

activities and developing interdisciplinary

enhancing student success and retention;

opportunities;

Recruiting and retaining excellent and

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diverse faculty and staff;

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Leading fundraising and development

Encouraging and facilitating greater external funding of research;

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Developing new and existing relationships

efforts for the school by providing

between the college and the communities

leadership in the area of external

Pacific serves;

relations as well as spearheading broader advancement efforts and engagement with external stakeholders;

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Supporting the faculty’s scholarly

Providing academic leadership in planning and developing high quality academic programs and in the implementation of existing and new plans and program improvements in the areas of instruction, research and academic advising;

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Representing the college to the university’s senior administration.

Ideal Qualities and Characteristics College of the Pacific seeks an energizing and influential leader with strong communication skills to steer COP to new heights and exceed university goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

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a high-energy, forward-thinking, positive and optimistic

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leader;

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diverse groups of interests (faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, etc.) to coalesce in a unified vision;

the ability to collaborate with faculty to develop a vision and plans for the future within an environment of shared

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governance;

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unique campus environment and locations that promotes engagement and partnership opportunities with

not only increase donations, but stimulate productive

community stakeholders;

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practices and knowledge into the personal and educational enrichment of its students, faculty and staff

and financial resources;

with demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity and inclusion in a university setting;

a commitment to fostering and sustaining policy and

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responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff;

vigor to translate ideas into action; the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other senior university administrators and function as a key member of the campus leadership team;

a passion for the school’s role in ensuring student graduation and post-graduate success;

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proven people skills and the ability to serve as a highly effective listener and communicator with both academic

a deep commitment to academic excellence, demonstrated creative leadership, and the energy and

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ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive

the ability to strategically and equitably manage human

decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and

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an enterprising mindset that will capitalize on Pacific’s

developing the college’s external relationships to

and industry leaders;

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various constituent groups;

national level; the next dean will be tasked with further

partnerships with external constituencies including donors

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the ability to communicate effectively to build and enhance relationships with the staff, community and

the ability to serve as an engaging fundraiser and advocate on behalf of the college at the local and

the ability to think strategically and bring together

and non-academic audiences; and

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a high level of integrity and a demonstrated record of ethical and transparent leadership.

Qualifications The successful candidate must also value collaboration, transparency and creative scholarship, and embrace Pacific’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education. The candidate’s commitment to social justice is clarion, and they must be dedicated to preparing individuals for achievement and leadership in their careers and as citizens.

The successful candidate will also possess:

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a PhD or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited

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and diverse faculty; a champion of faculty eager to excel

achievement commensurate with appointment as full

in teaching, research and creative activities;

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a history of providing students with a high-quality

a record of successful administrative and leadership

educational experience and a clear record of

experience at a college or university;

accomplishment in student success;

experience as a seasoned, decisive leader and diplomat

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with strong organizational and consensus-building skills, integrity and the ability to inspire and lead faculty with diverse interests;

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a record of success in recruiting and retaining talented

institution and an outstanding record of scholarly professor in one of the departments in the college;

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a data-driven and empathetic leadership style that employs appropriate facts to inform decision making;

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refined fiscal management experience, both in establishing and implementing budgets along with a

a record of designing and executing strategies and

record in balancing resources with responsibilities within

tactics designed to yield newly admitted students and

and across the institution.

retain current students;

President's House, Stockton Campus

Why work at Pacific?

Visit pacific.edu/jobs to learn more about what Pacific has to offer!

How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting applications for this position. Applicants will be required to provide a cover letter and current resume, as well as provide contact information for three professional references with their online application.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways sociocultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

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University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity, equity and inclusion. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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