09/11/2023
By Anne Maglia

I am pleased to announce the opportunity for full-time faculty members to apply for the position of Head of the School of Graduate Studies. This is an exceptional chance to lead and shape the future of graduate education on our campus.

As the Head of the School of Graduate Studies, the successful candidate will be responsible for: overseeing and leading the School of Graduate Studies and research-based graduate programs and initiatives within the university; providing strategic direction, fostering academic excellence, and supporting the overall growth and development of the graduate school; and ensuring the academic excellence, growth, and success of graduate programs across campus through effective management and coordination.

This is a 12-month renewable term position with the selected candidate receiving a reduction in teaching load and service expectations along with an annual stipend. This position is open to all faculty, although assistant and associate professors will need a statement of support from their dean if they reach the finalist stage (to ensure that responsibilities of the position do not interfere with promotion).

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Full-time faculty member at UMass Lowell with a research-based doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Strong leadership presence, with the ability to inspire, engage, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- A strong academic background with a distinguished record of scholarship, research, and teaching.
- A proven track record of successful leadership in an academic setting with experience in budgeting, fundraising, and personnel administration.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic excellence and experience developing and implementing graduate programs and curriculum enhancements.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic vision and direction and implement policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience with accreditation processes and standards.
- Familiarity with emerging trends and best practices in graduate education and a demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to the changing landscape of graduate education.
- Strong commitment to supporting student success, diversity, and inclusivity, with experience developing and implementing student support services and programs, and the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment for graduate students.
- High ethical standards and integrity in all professional endeavors and the ability to navigate complex ethical and legal issues in an academic setting.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept 25, 2023 for full consideration by the search committee. Faculty interested in serving on the search committee should email vcri@uml.edu.