Dean, College of Engineering & Computing

Dean, College of Engineering & Computing About the Company Well-known higher education provider IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1870 Employees1001-5000 Categories EducationEducation/TrainingServicesTraining Specialties engineeringbusinesshumanitiescomputinginformation technologymbaexplosives engineeringcomputer sciencecivil engineeringengineering managementchemical engineeringmechanical engineeringaerospace engineeringelectrical engineeringcomputer engineeringmaterials sciencematerials engineeringbiological scienceschemistrysystems engineeringand information technology About the Role The Company is seeking a Dean for its College of Engineering and Computing. The successful candidate will be a visionary and entrepreneurial academic leader with a strong background in engineering and computing. Key responsibilities for the Dean include leading the college in a period of significant growth, expanding undergraduate and graduate enrollment, strengthening doctoral education, and growing sponsored research. The Dean will also be tasked with recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty, integrating artificial intelligence into engineering education and research, and deepening partnerships with industry and government. This role demands a collaborative builder who can align people and resources around an ambitious vision, while also enhancing the college's national reputation and impact. Applicants for the Dean position at the company's College of Engineering and Computing should have an earned doctorate in a relevant discipline, a distinguished record of scholarship, and significant academic leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, organizational leadership, faculty development, research growth, external engagement, and fundraising. The Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college, with a focus on advancing excellence in education, supporting faculty development, and stewarding a substantial operating budget. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a college that is central to the company's identity and aspirations, and to lead a talented and dynamic academic community. Hiring Manager TitleProvost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Functions Education/Academic Administration