Associate Dean of Engineering

Title: Associate Dean of Engineering
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Engineering
Department: Dean of College of Engineering
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The College of Engineering (CENG)is the newest College at Illinois State University. CENG is planning to have its first entering class of students during the Fall of 2025. The goal of the College of Engineering is to be nationally recognized as a leader in engineering education by supporting students with diverse backgrounds to be career ready, with an emphasis on applied research, project based learning and societal impact. The College will begin with three undergraduate degrees (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and General Engineering).

This is a founding faculty / administrative position in the College of Engineering. The opportunity to make a positive impact is tremendous and this position will help set the direction of the college and its success. The position assists the Dean of the College of Engineering with the recruitment and retention of a diverse student and faculty population by developing and implementing student and faculty programming and support. Additionally, this position is responsible for leading our founding strategic planning efforts.

$160,000 - $195,000 depending on qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

1. A terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, or a closely related field from an ABET Accredited degree program.
2. A record of scholarship, teaching experience, and service that merits appointment as associate or full professor in the College of Engineering at Illinois State University.
3. A demonstrated commitment to the equity, diversity, and inclusion.
4. At least three years of administrative experience at the level of director or higher in higher education.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.

1. Strong student support skills.
2. Ability to lead diverse teams.
3. Sound ability to manage multiple projects.

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

March 2024

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)
Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specific to Engineering

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specific to Engineering, and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Donna Long
[email protected]

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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