Faculty Director of the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement search

We are excited to embark on the search for a new Faculty Director (FD) for the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CSEE) at UW Bothell. This unique opportunity seeks an individual to lead interdisciplinary research and learning initiatives focused on the dynamic connections between ecological and social systems, promoting sustainability and equity across our communities.

The CSEE operates within the Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC) in Saint Edward State Park. As a university-led research and learning center, the CSEE aims to be fiscally self-sustaining through various funding sources, supporting its mission to advance understanding and address socio-ecological challenges.

Position description

The Faculty Director of the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CSEE) will serve as a key academic leader, providing strategic direction, overseeing operations, and securing financial resources. Additionally, the FD will drive program development and implementation to broaden and deepen impact across diverse constituents. This position will report to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates dedicated to our mission, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a proven scholarly record, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Eligible candidates must hold a current faculty appointment at UW and demonstrate proficiency in program development and financial management.

Application instructions

Interested faculty members are invited to submit their applications by May 31, 2024. Review of applications will commence immediately. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews with the search committee and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. For inquiries and further information, please contact uwbvcaa@uw.edu

Compensation

For work completed during the stated appointment dates, the FD will receive:

Two course buyouts per year
One month of summer salary per year
*This compensation plan is guaranteed for the first two years of the appointment, subject to available resources thereafter.

Eligibility

The Faculty Director must be a current (FT) faculty member (tenure or teaching track) employed with the UW, holding a formally established faculty appointment within a UW school, college, or research unit.

UW Bothell is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants with a deep understanding of Pacific Northwest ecological and social systems, including Tribal and BIPOC collectives, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Appointment dates

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029

Charge letter

May 3, 2024

Advisory Search Committee for the Faculty Director of the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CSEE)
Santiago Lopez, Associate Professor, School of IAS Chair
Daniel Baird, Advancement Writer, UW Bothell Advancement
Jeff Jensen, Teaching Professor, School of STEM
Amy Lambert, Associate Teaching Professor, School of IAS
Kathryn Rich, search committee logistical support

Dear Colleagues:

Thank you for agreeing to serve on the advisory search committee to identify and recommend candidates for the position of Faculty Director of the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement at UW Bothell. This search is limited to University of Washington (tri-campus) candidates only. Dr. Santiago Lopez, associate professor for the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, will chair this superb committee.

Our goal is to have the director appointed on or close to July 1, 2024. We seek a collaborative leader who will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership for this new organized research unit (Center). Key responsibilities include program development and implementation, partnership development, and fundraising. We seek candidates with a dedication to our mission, exceptional communication skills, a proven track record of scholarly achievements, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Eligible candidates must hold a current faculty appointment at UW and demonstrate proficiency in program development and financial management.

As outlined in Executive Order 20, “the duty of the appointment committee is to search for suitable candidates, to study and determine their qualifications, and to obtain and evaluate all data.” Ms. Rich will not have a formal role in the search deliberations, though she will support the committee chair with logistics and will attend most meetings. I ask that you approach this process in a broadly inclusive manner that engages the campus community and seeks a pool of candidates that reflects UW Bothell’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At the end of the search process, I plan to meet with the search committee and gather reflections that will inform future leadership searches. Thank you very much for accepting this important assignment.

Sincerely,
Sharon A. Jones, Ph.D., P.E.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Washington Bothell