Director, School of Engineering
We're seeking a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of our newly established School of Engineering.
This is a unique opportunity to advance our established programs and drive strategic growth in a dynamic new structure.
What We Offer
- State-of-the-industry facilities with $24M recent expansion.
- Growing research centers in cybersecurity and digital engineering.
- Strong industry and government partnerships and expanding international collaboration.
- Part of one of the fastest-growing colleges at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ (incoming class tripled in 5 years).
- Leadership in future-focused domains including advanced air mobility, digital engineering, smart manufacturing, and aerospace innovation.
- Established ABET accreditation processes and continuous improvement frameworks.
The Opportunity
- Full-time, 12-month tenured Professor position.
- Renewable 5-year administrative appointment.
- Lead enrollment growth and academic excellence across diverse engineering and engineering technology programs.
- Build strategic partnerships with global industry, alumni, and international collaborators.
- Expand research capacity and graduate programs in cybersecurity, digital engineering, and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in engineering or a closely related field.
- Record of excellence in scholarship and funded research, teaching, and service that merits appointment as a tenured professor at an R1 institution.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative and welcoming academic environment that encourages diversity of thought and constructive dialogue.
- Evidence of strategic vision, teambuilding skills, and the ability to foster a supportive academic culture.