Dean, Engineering College - Visionary Leader and Innovator

University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the William States Lee College of Engineering. The dean reports to the provost and leads strategic vision, academic programs, research, and industry engagement for the college.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate, has an outstanding academic record and proven administrative leadership, and excels in collaboration, fundraising, and cross‑disciplinary partnerships to advance engineering

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree in an appropriate academic discipline.
• Significant administrative experience and leadership in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the college.
• Oversee programs, research, and industry partnerships.
• Advise provost and support recruitment and retention of faculty and students.
• Lead fundraising and external relations to advance engineering education and impact.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic administration

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Doctorate

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the William States Lee College of Engineering. The dean reports to the provost and leads strategic vision, academic programs, research, and industry engagement for the college.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate, has an outstanding academic record and proven administrative leadership, and excels in collaboration, fundraising, and cross‑disciplinary partnerships to advance engineering