Dean Search

The School of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPA) at University of Texas at Arlington invites applications from diverse and qualified candidates for the position of Dean.

Successful candidates should have the following specific qualifications:

•an earned Ph.D. in a relevant field and record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment as a tenured full professor (appointment at the well-established associate level will also be considered)
•demonstrated administrative and academic leadership along with demonstrated executive abilities in complex administrative and political environments, including budgetary experience
•a record of success in external relations, development, and fund-raising, including ability to maintain SUPA’s role as a resource valued by the State legislature
•demonstrated commitment to effective communication, consensus-building, and community relations/service learning

Located in the heart of the economically flourishing and culturally diverse Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, now the fifth largest region in the country, the University of Texas at Arlington, part of the University of Texas System, is a full service research and teaching university with over 25,000 students. SUPA, one of over a dozen academic units and research centers on campus, is a multidisciplinary professional school committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service. SUPA regularly ranks as one of the best graduate schools of public affairs in the nation. The School was originally established in 1967 as the Institute of Urban Studies, and in 1990, after significant expansion of staff and programs, the organization that grew up around the Institute became the School of Urban and Public Affairs. SUPA has 17 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, as well as professional and support staff, which serve over 600 graduate and undergraduate students.

Faculty members represent a rich variety of backgrounds and expertise in areas that include Economics, Geography, Law, Planning, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, Social Sciences, and Urban Design. At the graduate level, SUPA offers two nationally accredited master’s degrees: Master’s of Public Administration and Master’s of City and Regional Planning; as well as Master’s of Arts in Urban Affairs. Two Ph.D.s are offered: Ph.D. in Public and Urban Administration; and Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Public Policy. At the undergraduate level, SUPA offers a B.A. and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies.

The Search Committee will begin review of applications immediately; applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations and applications will be received and considered in confidence. The appointment begins July 2008. Applications should include a letter of interest that addresses the desired attributes, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of philosophy of education, leadership, and administration, and complete contact information for three references.

Materials should be submitted to:

Dean Donald F. Gatzke

SUPA Dean Search Committee Chair 2007-08
School of Architecture
Box 19108
601 Nedderman Drive
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019

Electronic submissions and inquiries should be addressed to:

Landa Moss, Assistant to the Dean
School of Architecture
mossl@uta.edu

UT Arlington has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. This is a security sensitive position and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists

The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.