he Dean of the Faculty is a senior member of the University's academic administration and is directly responsible for the recruitment, retention, and development of University faculty.  The Dean's office oversees departments and programs in the divisions of the Physical and Life Sciences, the Humanities, and the Social Sciences.  The Dean works closely with the Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, the Dean of Public Health, and the the Dean of the School of Engineering to advance Brown's dual research and teaching mission.