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Job Description Summary
The dean of the College of Engineering (CoE) is a forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader who provides strategic leadership in the College. The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer in the college, reporting directly to the provost, and shapes the vision for the role of the CoE within the University, the State of Michigan, higher education, and society at large. The dean provides leadership to the CoE department chairs and works with other administrators (vice presidents, deans, and directors) as well as faculty, staff, and students to promote excellence in research, teaching, and service. The dean is responsible for fostering successful collaborations among personnel within the CoE, other areas of the University, and external constituencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
1. Provide leadership to the College and work with other units across Michigan Tech to ensure the University continues to thrive during a time of rapid change in higher education.
2. Lead the CoE in developing and implementing college-wide strategic plans for research and education in support of the goals of the University.
3. Work with other senior academic leaders as part of the Deans Council, which meets regularly to advise the provost and provide overall academic leadership to the University.
4. Work with the CoE department chairs, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of department strategic plans consistent with the CoE vision.
5. Advance CoE goals for a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning and work environment that creates a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.
6. Promote a culture of safety throughout the CoE.
7. Enact a growth mindset, including the successful identification and implementation of a broad and exciting vision to promote growth within the CoE, in alignment with institutional strengths and in partnership with other academic units.
8. Actively engage in fundraising and other advancement activities, obtaining resources that support the growth of students and personnel, and improvement of programs and infrastructure within the College and University.
9. Enhance and develop relationships with key external constituents, including alumni, government, industry, and foundations to support departments, the College, and the University.
10. Enhance and develop relationships across the University.
11. Champion the University vision, mission, and strategic initiatives within the College, the University, the state, nationally and internationally.
12. Possess and encourage in others entrepreneurial and innovative approaches that value new educational and research initiatives.
13. Lead planning, decision-making, and resource allocation activities within the CoE, including providing oversight for decisions made at the departmental level.
14. Supervise CoE associate dean(s), the nine CoE department chairs, and CoE office staff, including providing opportunities for career development and increased effectiveness.
15. Make recommendations to the provost and president regarding hiring, tenure, and promotion for tenured and tenure-track faculty, and appointments and renewals of instructional-track faculty and academic administrators within the CoE.
16. Comply with and provide leadership for initiatives associated with accreditation of programs within the CoE and University.
17. Carry out other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative supervision is exercised over associate dean(s), department chairs, as well as professional and clerical staff within the CoE.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
* Earned PhD or equivalent degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
* Leadership experience at or above a level equivalent to a department chair or head in an academic or research-oriented organization.
* Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of safety as a professional value and an essential component of day-to-day activities.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
* An exemplary record of teaching at the college level.
* An exemplary record of research and experience in fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
* Experience leading or contributing to entrepreneurial activities in teaching and/or research.
* Experience working within a shared governance environment.
* Experience in generating resources through coordinated fundraising efforts, including relationship-building with potential donors.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
* Ability to articulate a clear vision for the future of engineering research, education, and fundraising at Michigan Tech.
* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills.
* Proven leadership ability and collaborative management skills in a shared governance environment.
* Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and the ability to manage budgets.
* Demonstrated success in building partnerships among diverse stakeholder groups, both within... For full info follow application link.
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