coe-fac: Call for nominations for Association Dean(s) for Research and Faculty Development

[Education Dean]

Sent on behalf of Interim Dean Emily Tanner-Smith

Dear COE Community,

I write to seek nominations for the next Associate Dean(s) for Research and Faculty Development. Some of you may recall that, historically, these two roles were a single position as described in our Internal Governance policy. In recent years, however, the position has been split into two separate positions. This year, we are reintroducing the option for the combined role if interest, expertise, and capacity align. Drs. Lisa Mazzei (Associate Dean for Faculty Development) and John Seeley (Associate Dean for Research) will be coming to the end of their current terms this spring. We would like to begin the nomination process to name the new leader(s) in time to allow for some light shadowing before the summer break.



NOMINATION PROCESS:

All COE voting faculty are invited to nominate (or self-nominate) for the position(s). Please email names of nominees to me etanners at uoregon.edu<mailto:etanners at uoregon.edu> with a cc to Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann (dcarriza at uoregon.edu<mailto:dcarriza at uoregon.edu>) by Friday March 13th 2026.



The appointment is anticipated to be a 3-year term.  The FTE for the consolidated role is 0.50 FTE during the academic year and 0.50 FTE during the summer. The academic year FTE is generally taken as 4 course releases. In addition, an annual stipend of $6,000 is provided. If the position is once again split into two roles, then the FTE, course releases, and stipend will be adjusted accordingly. Please note that faculty with teaching responsibilities who assume this role are required to teach a minimum of one course per year per our COE workload policy.



As noted in our Internal Governance Policy:

The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development (ADRFD) is responsible for overseeing, guiding, and promoting the COE research efforts, and is responsible for integration of the academic and research enterprises of the COE. Additionally, the ADRFD coordinates all faculty promotion and tenure processes, and offers professional development activities that foster faculty success.



The Associate Deans shall be selected by the Dean from COE career faculty members at the rank of Associate Professor or higher. In the case of the Associate Dean for Service and Outreach, and the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, a nominee at the rank of either Senior Research Associate I or Associate Research Professor or higher may be appointed. The Dean shall solicit and consider nominations from representative faculty. Preference for both of these positions shall be given to candidates with the rank of full Professor, Senior Research Associate II of Full Research Professor and relevant University level experience. The Dean shall consult with constituent faculty (i.e., department heads, unit directors, Program Directors) in the final decision making process.



There are now several faculty in the COE who have served in one of these roles, and I would encourage interested and/or nominated individuals to reach out and learn more from those colleagues. I am also available for any questions you may have as you consider this opportunity. I look forward to your nominations and to another successful appointment to this role for our college.



I would like to close by expressing my sincere gratitude to both Lisa Mazzei and John Seeley for their tireless service in these roles.



I am grateful to Lisa Mazzei, PhD, for her support through 3 cycles of faculty promotion as well as simultaneous leadership through the development of updated promotion policies, and the university’s adoption of the new faculty development platform, Elements. And I am grateful to John Seeley, PhD,  Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor, for his research leadership through 3 dean transitions, a pandemic, and a volatile federal landscape. In this role, John was able to continue to ensure that our research record of success remained intact even while daily changes to federal funding sources were under threat. Thank you to both Lisa and John for their service, dedication, and thoughtful leadership.



Best wishes,

Emily



Emily Tanner-Smith | Interim Dean & Thomson Professor (she/her)

University of Oregon | College of Education
230 HEDCO Education Building | Eugene, OR 97403-1215
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