Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Design

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Dean for its Faculty of Engineering and Design. The ideal candidate will provide vision and strategic oversight to enhance teaching and research initiatives. Responsibilities include managing resources, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and advocating for equity and inclusion. Applicants must be eligible for Full Professor status and a Professional Engineer in Canada. This role demands strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, contributing to a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in education at all levels.
• Experience in academic planning and administrative oversight.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Faculty.
• Manage resources and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Advocate for the Faculty within the University and broader community.

Skills

Leadership in research strategy

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving style

Education

Eligibility for Full Professor

Professional Engineer in good standing

Job description

Overview

Carleton University is seeking an innovative, inclusive, collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED).

Responsibilities

The Dean, reporting to the Provost and Vice‑President (Academic), will provide visionary strategic direction, academic planning, and administrative oversight to advance the Faculty’s teaching and research initiatives. The Dean will manage the Faculty’s human, physical, financial, and administrative resources, collaborate with academic, industry, alumni, and public sector partners, and raise the Faculty’s impact, resources, and reputation.

The Dean will work closely with six Associate Deans—Research, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Engineering Practice, Policy & Planning, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Student Success—one Assistant Dean (Special Projects), four Department Chairs, and three School Directors, and will act as a key advocate and representative for Carleton and FED, fostering links within the University, industry, community partners, and alumni worldwide.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished scholar and administrator with demonstrated success in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education; leadership in research strategy, team development, and institutional research culture; excellence in teaching, large grant award management, large financial portfolio oversight, and sustainable academic and administrative system building. The candidate must be eligible for appointment as a Full Professor and a Professional Engineer in good standing, eligible to practice in Canada. The Dean will possess an open, collegial, creative problem‑solving style, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Contact

Please contact Kathy Rahme at [e-mail] and Collin Ritch at [e-mail]. To apply, submit your cover letter and CV directly online at boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3107.

Diversity & Inclusion

Carleton University is committed to fostering an innovative, equitable, and welcoming work environment. Carleton welcomes individuals who will contribute to the diversification of the University, including but not limited to women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.