Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering

University of California, Irvine, Henry Samueli School of Engineering; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 260 000 - 380 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of California, Irvine, Henry Samueli School of Engineering seeks a Dean to lead a momentum-filled school. The Dean will guide over 150 faculty across six departments, advancing research opportunities for students and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Building on a recently launched strategic plan, the Dean will grow enrollment and research activity, champion faculty-led projects, and sustain interdisciplinary institutes addressing global challenges.

Description du poste

The client is seeking an accomplished scholar and inspirational leader to serve as Dean of the School of Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to guide a school that has demonstrated significant momentum, including the launch of an ambitious strategic plan aimed at advancing engineering education and interdisciplinary innovation. The school comprises over 150 faculty members across six departments, with a strong emphasis on integrating research opportunities into the student experience and fostering a collaborative academic environment.

The Dean will be expected to support the continued growth of student enrollment and research activity, as well as to champion faculty-led projects that engage a large proportion of undergraduate students. The school has recently benefited from substantial philanthropic support, enabling the creation of interdisciplinary institutes focused on addressing complex global challenges. The Dean will play a key role in sustaining this trajectory of excellence and innovation, ensuring that the school remains at the forefront of research and education in engineering.

Candidates for this position should demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and leadership in engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to foster a culture of academic excellence, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and support the professional development of faculty and students. Application materials, including a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, should address the themes relevant to this leadership opportunity.