Dean, School of Engineering

University of California Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Irvine is seeking a qualified Dean for the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. The Dean will provide strategic leadership and oversight of a $150 million budget while promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include advancing interdisciplinary partnerships, managing faculty recruitment, and fostering an inclusive environment. Salary range is $450,000 to $550,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is based in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• PhD with experience in academic administrative leadership.
• Proven commitment to world-class research and excellence.
• Demonstrated ability in financial management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the School.
• Oversee budgetary and operational management.
• Foster relationships with alumni, industry, and stakeholders.

Skills

Research advancement

Financial strategy

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Entrepreneurship support

Vision articulation

Leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

University of California, Irvine is selecting a Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the School and reports to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.

The Dean will oversee a budget of over $150 million, 154 faculty, 142 staff, and a leadership team that includes six department chairs, four associate deans, and an assistant dean/chief of staff.

Responsibilities include providing strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for the School’s four departments and affiliated research centers; advancing excellence in teaching, research, and service; supporting faculty recruitment, retention, and development; ensuring a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students; fostering interdisciplinary partnerships; championing inclusive excellence; strengthening connections with industry, alumni, and philanthropic partners; overseeing budgetary and operational management; and guiding the School toward sustainable growth and national leadership in discovery and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD (or international equivalent) and hold the rank of associate or full professor, or equivalent rank in industry.
• A record of and commitment to advancing world‑class research.
• A desire to support a culture of excellence and integrity.
• The ability to identify and cultivate critical relationships and external resources.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment for the student body, faculty, and staff.
• A proven, demonstrated commitment to shared governance, and an openness to collaborative relationships with campus units.
• Excellent financial strategy and financial management skills, and demonstrated experience working with complex budgeting models.
• An ability to think and build frameworks in an interdisciplinary way and experience facilitating collaboration across disciplines.
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, students, and others, and to build cohesiveness and community among constituents; a commitment to transparent communication that builds trust across the school.
• Support of entrepreneurship and close relationships with industry.
• An articulate vision for the future of engineering schools.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and react to current complexities, including the political, financial, technological, and global challenges that public universities face today.
• An ability to inspire.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $450,000 to $550,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Dean will also receive the benefits customary for a senior school dean at UC Irvine.

Job Location

Irvine, CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

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