Boston University
Dean Boston University College of Engineering
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Dean, Boston University College of Engineering Location:
Boston, Massachusetts Position Summary: Boston University is seeking applications for Dean of the College of Engineering (ENG). The mission of the College of Engineering is to expand the power of engineering to transform lives at scale. The College of Engineering embraces a convergent approach to research and education, and seeks to create a new kind of engineer, one who values the diversity of expertise, perspective, thought, and disciplines needed to accelerate progress towards addressing complex challenges that matter to society. The College has 145 primary faculty and is ranked 15th among engineering schools at private institutions and 31st among all engineering schools. Competitive candidates for the College of Engineering Dean position should be internationally recognized scholars with a record of outstanding scholarship and professional accomplishment appropriate for a tenured full professor at Boston University. The successful candidate will also have a record of excellence in academic leadership and management experience. Experience with successful fundraising is also desirable. Reporting directly to the University Provost, the Dean provides academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership of the College of Engineering and promotes excellence in all aspects of the College’s teaching and research missions. The successful candidate will establish and lead the ongoing development of the vision and goals of the College, integrate the plans of the College with those of the University, and effectively communicate the vision and goals to constituencies within and external to BU. Role of the Dean of the College of Engineering: The dean is responsible for crafting the vision of the College, leading and inspiring faculty, staff, and students to pursue and realize bold and innovative ideas. The dean is directly responsible for the College’s research productivity and scholarship, academic programming, student affairs, and financial management. To advance these priorities, the dean is expected to pursue opportunities for development and fundraising and to actively participate in future University capital campaigns. Expectations and Qualifications for Leadership The next dean of Engineering is expected to: Propel the College to the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of science, engineering, and technology, achieving greater national prominence along the way through excellence in disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and convergent research and cutting-edge engineering education. Drive expansion of research development and productivity, including publications and support from external funders, to enhance visibility of the scholarly excellence of the College of Engineering’s faculty and programs. Engage in strategic planning from inception to implementation, establishing specific, measurable goals and other performance expectations, and employing a systematic review of progress toward goals and objectives. Engage effectively with leadership in industry, government, foundations, and local communities, developing and expanding the College’s partnerships nationally and globally. Actively and substantially support development and fundraising efforts as part of the University’s comprehensive campaign, deepening the financial resources of the College through the pursuit of development, fundraising, and major external grant opportunities. Establish appropriate mechanisms to select, support, retain, advocate, and elevate highly qualified faculty, department chairs, administrators and other staff, and acts to ensure their professional success, maximizing their ability to contribute to the College of Engineering. Empower and support faculty and staff to achieve performance goals and objectives, consistently raising the bar with regard to performance expectations, inspiring accomplishment of goals and objectives, and modeling professional excellence. Embrace innovative pedagogies and support the advancement of rigorous curricular opportunities for undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, and postdoctoral associates and fellows. Create a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment and ensure that all faculty and staff are treated with dignity and respect. The next dean of Engineering must have the following qualifications: An earned doctorate and a distinguished record of scholarship, sponsored research, teaching and service in a field appropriate for tenured appointment in one of the three departments in the College: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, with potential for joint appointments in our two Divisions of Materials Science & Engineering, and Systems Engineering and/or other departments. Strong and proven capabilities in complex organizational management, including strategic planning, financial stewardship, budget creation, resource allocation, human resource management, risk management, and related decision-making. Demonstrated ability to create and sustain interdisciplinary research and education initiatives in collaboration with organizational leaders of cognate academic units and research centers across the university. Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide audience of students, faculty, university administrators, alumni, advisory board members, community members, and potential benefactors. Contact Nominations and expressions of interest should be addressed to the search firm, Isaacson Miller who is assisting Boston University with this search:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/boston-university-college-engineering/dean Prospective candidates should include a letter expressing interest and current curriculum vitae. Candidates will be asked to provide references after preliminary review and screening. Confidentiality will be maintained by all faculty and staff involved in the search process; references will be contacted only with the express consent of the applicant. While nominations and applications will be accepted until a new Dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by February 3rd, 2024 to ensure full consideration. Compensation Boston University will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package appropriate for a position of this scope, stature, and level of responsibility.
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Dean, Boston University College of Engineering Location:
Boston, Massachusetts Position Summary: Boston University is seeking applications for Dean of the College of Engineering (ENG). The mission of the College of Engineering is to expand the power of engineering to transform lives at scale. The College of Engineering embraces a convergent approach to research and education, and seeks to create a new kind of engineer, one who values the diversity of expertise, perspective, thought, and disciplines needed to accelerate progress towards addressing complex challenges that matter to society. The College has 145 primary faculty and is ranked 15th among engineering schools at private institutions and 31st among all engineering schools. Competitive candidates for the College of Engineering Dean position should be internationally recognized scholars with a record of outstanding scholarship and professional accomplishment appropriate for a tenured full professor at Boston University. The successful candidate will also have a record of excellence in academic leadership and management experience. Experience with successful fundraising is also desirable. Reporting directly to the University Provost, the Dean provides academic, intellectual, and administrative leadership of the College of Engineering and promotes excellence in all aspects of the College’s teaching and research missions. The successful candidate will establish and lead the ongoing development of the vision and goals of the College, integrate the plans of the College with those of the University, and effectively communicate the vision and goals to constituencies within and external to BU. Role of the Dean of the College of Engineering: The dean is responsible for crafting the vision of the College, leading and inspiring faculty, staff, and students to pursue and realize bold and innovative ideas. The dean is directly responsible for the College’s research productivity and scholarship, academic programming, student affairs, and financial management. To advance these priorities, the dean is expected to pursue opportunities for development and fundraising and to actively participate in future University capital campaigns. Expectations and Qualifications for Leadership The next dean of Engineering is expected to: Propel the College to the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of science, engineering, and technology, achieving greater national prominence along the way through excellence in disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and convergent research and cutting-edge engineering education. Drive expansion of research development and productivity, including publications and support from external funders, to enhance visibility of the scholarly excellence of the College of Engineering’s faculty and programs. Engage in strategic planning from inception to implementation, establishing specific, measurable goals and other performance expectations, and employing a systematic review of progress toward goals and objectives. Engage effectively with leadership in industry, government, foundations, and local communities, developing and expanding the College’s partnerships nationally and globally. Actively and substantially support development and fundraising efforts as part of the University’s comprehensive campaign, deepening the financial resources of the College through the pursuit of development, fundraising, and major external grant opportunities. Establish appropriate mechanisms to select, support, retain, advocate, and elevate highly qualified faculty, department chairs, administrators and other staff, and acts to ensure their professional success, maximizing their ability to contribute to the College of Engineering. Empower and support faculty and staff to achieve performance goals and objectives, consistently raising the bar with regard to performance expectations, inspiring accomplishment of goals and objectives, and modeling professional excellence. Embrace innovative pedagogies and support the advancement of rigorous curricular opportunities for undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, and postdoctoral associates and fellows. Create a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment and ensure that all faculty and staff are treated with dignity and respect. The next dean of Engineering must have the following qualifications: An earned doctorate and a distinguished record of scholarship, sponsored research, teaching and service in a field appropriate for tenured appointment in one of the three departments in the College: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, with potential for joint appointments in our two Divisions of Materials Science & Engineering, and Systems Engineering and/or other departments. Strong and proven capabilities in complex organizational management, including strategic planning, financial stewardship, budget creation, resource allocation, human resource management, risk management, and related decision-making. Demonstrated ability to create and sustain interdisciplinary research and education initiatives in collaboration with organizational leaders of cognate academic units and research centers across the university. Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide audience of students, faculty, university administrators, alumni, advisory board members, community members, and potential benefactors. Contact Nominations and expressions of interest should be addressed to the search firm, Isaacson Miller who is assisting Boston University with this search:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/boston-university-college-engineering/dean Prospective candidates should include a letter expressing interest and current curriculum vitae. Candidates will be asked to provide references after preliminary review and screening. Confidentiality will be maintained by all faculty and staff involved in the search process; references will be contacted only with the express consent of the applicant. While nominations and applications will be accepted until a new Dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by February 3rd, 2024 to ensure full consideration. Compensation Boston University will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package appropriate for a position of this scope, stature, and level of responsibility.
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