Dean, Robert Savoie College of Engineering

University of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Orleans invites applications for the Dean of the Robert Savoie College of Engineering. The Dean serves as the chief executive officer of the college, reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and directs the college’s teaching, research, and service mission.

The College offers degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution and tenure-track qualifications as a full Professor in one of the college’s disciplines.
• Three to five years of successful administrative or leadership experience with significant budgetary responsibility.
• Experience in ABET accreditation, program evaluation and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse disciplines and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to students, faculty, and staff to sustain excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Foster collaboration among faculty and deans to support the university’s growth and advancement.
• Articulate a vision for the college and implement it with Provost and Chancellor collaboration.
• Engage in fundraising, recruit and retain outstanding faculty, and build a strong research environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Overview

Dean of the Robert Savoie College of Engineering (COE) at the University of New Orleans. The Dean serves as the chief executive officer of the college, reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and directs the college’s teaching, research, and service mission. The College offers degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to students, faculty, and staff that fosters and sustains college-wide excellence in teaching, research, and service, and prepares and supports a professional workforce.
• Foster collaboration among faculty and other deans and play an essential role in the university’s growth and advancement.
• Work with faculty to articulate a vision for the college and collaborate with the Provost and Chancellor to implement that vision.
• Actively participate in fundraising efforts, recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, strengthening undergraduate and graduate educational programs, and creating a research environment that supports faculty creativity and innovation.
• Manage college resources to achieve the teaching, research, and service mission of LSU New Orleans.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between COE and its external stakeholders, including alumni, industry, and the greater community.
• Evaluate faculty performance and advise the Provost of line recommendations; provide performance counseling in cases of unsatisfactory performance; encourage professional development including grant proposals; recommend sabbatical and other leaves of absence, tenure, and promotion.
• Work with the Office of Enrollment Services, in conjunction with the Admissions Office, to recruit and retain students in the College and create a system of communication with current and prospective students.
• Enhance and execute the College’s strategic initiatives and contribute to the university’s long‑term cultivation, and contribute to shared leadership in achieving the university’s diversity and inclusive excellence goals.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution and a record of teaching, scholarly achievement, service, and other qualifications that merit appointment as a tenured full Professor in one of the college’s disciplines.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of successful administrative or leadership experience with significant budgetary responsibility.
• Experience in accreditation (ABET), program evaluation and review, strategic planning, and programs for student advisement, recruitment, and retention.
• Proven ability and commitment to work collaboratively with people across a range of differences and with a diverse range of disciplines and groups.

Desired Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of successful administrative or leadership experience with significant budgetary responsibility.
• External fundraising experience and knowledge.

Application Process

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section: a detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; a cover letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans; names and contact information for three references. Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. This position will remain open until filled. The search committee will review applications and may contact references at appropriate stages of the recruitment process. A criminal background check may be required for selected candidates.

EEO Statement

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.