Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Eastern Washington University; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement

Vacation and sick leave accruals

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition waivers for employees

Discounted EWU sports tickets

Free transportation via STA buses

Job summary

Eastern Washington University (EWU) seeks an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the next dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM). The dean will shape a vision that blends applied learning, undergraduate research, and strong regional partnerships to prepare students for a technology‑driven workforce.

CSTEM at EWU already shows momentum with new and renovated facilities and deep ties to industry, tribes, health care,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline within CSTEM or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in leadership positions.
• Record of accomplishment that merits appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor in the college.

Education

Terminal degree in CSTEM or closely related field

Job description

Eastern Washington University (EWU) seeks an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the next dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM).

The next dean will shape the future of a college positioned for growth and impact within a regional public university that transforms lives and serves as a critical workforce engine. The dean will advance a vision for CSTEM that integrates applied learning, undergraduate research, and community and regional partnerships in preparing students for an increasingly technology‑driven workforce, elevating EWU's visibility and maximizing its impact.

CSTEM's next dean will lead a college with significant momentum and assets, including major new and renovated science facilities, a growing culture of undergraduate research and faculty‑student scholarship, strong cyber and engineering opportunities, place‑based environmental and natural resource partnerships, and established relationships with industry, tribes, health care, manufacturing, community partners, and donors.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline within CSTEM or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in leadership positions.
• Record of accomplishment that merits appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor in the college.

Mission Response Statement

Eastern Washington University's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. EWU is committed to serving first‑generation, Pell‑eligible students. Applicants are asked to provide a statement articulating how they would contribute to EWU's mission.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation range: $190,000 to $240,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, and free transportation via STA buses.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.
• All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602‑02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work. Waivers are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Selected applicant will be required to complete a sexual misconduct disclosure form per Chapter 28B.112.080 of the Revised Code of Washington regarding Campus Sexual Violence.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV, letter of interest, and statement in response to EWU's mission. For priority consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 1, 2026. Please direct all applications through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal.

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Sarah Seavey.