Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (4948)

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Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (4948)

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Nomination and Application Process

For full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, February 17, 2023. The search committee will continue its work until an appointment is made.

Position Information

Working Position Title

Working Position Title Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (4948)

Classification Title

Classification Title Dean

Position Number

Position Number 00004948

Open Date

Open Date 12/16/2022

Close Date

Priority Review Date

Priority Review Date 02/17/2023

Business Unit Description

Business Unit Description SPS

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job code

Job code 1290

Union Representation

Union Representation Non-Union

Union Code

Unit/Department

Unit/Department College of Eng & Eng Tech

College/Unit

College/Unit College of Eng & Eng Tech Dean

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location EB 321

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) seeks a dynamic, collaborative academic leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology ( CEET ). CEET offers an impressive collection of programs that provide students with a multilayered understanding of the influence of engineering and engineering technology in society. The college prides itself on bringing theory to practice and seeks to be the premier choice for a diverse body of students who aspire to be engineering innovators and leaders for the betterment of the world.

NIU is a high research (R2) and Carnegie-engaged institution that enrolls over 15,600 students, approximately 966 international students and 4,220 graduate students. NIU is home to 66 undergraduate majors, 75 undergraduate minors, 93 emphases and seven pre-professional programs across seven colleges, in addition to a variety of programs that lead to undergraduate and graduate certificates.

CEET consists of four departments Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology with additional programs in Biomedical Engineering and Mechatronics. The college offers seven degree programs at the undergraduate level and eight at graduate and Ph.D. levels. Established programs in CEET are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ( ABET ) and the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering ( ATMAE ).

CEET has situated itself to create an innovative educational environment that promotes success unique to each incoming student by offering a flexible curriculum with solid foundational coursework, an industry-supported innovation center, a variety of co-curricular programming and external activities, and state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms and technologies. The dean will foster collaboration with industry, alumni and communities for students and faculty to engage actively in opportunities to advance learning, professional preparedness, and research and development.

The university seeks an experienced, dynamic, entrepreneurial and creative leader with a thorough understanding of engineering education and research and the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in a larger university context. The Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology will possess deep knowledge of and commit to research, teaching and engagement. The successful candidate will have a record of proven academic leadership with strong fiscal, human resource management and fundraising skills. The candidate will enhance the college’s growing reputation as a leader in engineering education and research, and build on our institution’s substantial strengths in academics, engagement and outreach.

The Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology reports to the Executive Vice President and Provost and is responsible for the overall strategic, academic, administrative, and fiscal leadership of the college.

• Candidates must have an earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A record of teaching and scholarship that would merit appointment as a tenured full professor in a department at NIU .
• Five to ten years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in written and oral communications.
• Creative and distinctive leadership of academic programs, continually seeking opportunities to advance academic excellence and innovation in teaching and research.
• A record of managing resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and effective long‑term financial planning.
• A strong understanding and appreciation of a breadth of engineering disciplines and programs as well as the needs and strengths unique to each program.
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor and retain a diverse faculty.
• Knowledge of and experience with collective bargaining.
• Ability to build and enact collaboratively a vision for the college that is shared across faculty, staff and students. Understanding of and commitment to shared governance, transparency and collaboration.
• Experience with, and deep respect for, diversity, equity and inclusion as exhibited by a record of promoting diversity within a student body, faculty and administrative team.
• Deep appreciation and understanding of the changes and trends taking place in both the engineering landscape and higher education more generally.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to lead with transparency and build consensus to advance change.
• Evidence of implementing transdisciplinary teaching and research initiatives through collaboration with other colleges and departments.
• Evidence of strong and effective administrative skills, with a capacity to build and develop leadership teams at all levels of the college.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituents including tenure track faculty, instructors, adjuncts and staff within the college. The ability to work collaboratively with external constituents such as deans of other colleges and other senior leaders to advance NIU’s mission.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Developing a Shared and Unifying Vision for Academic Excellence

The dean will engage with faculty, staff and student leaders to develop and articulate a strategic vision for the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology that will fortify existing programs through identifying new opportunities with external partners, maximizing the many strengths of the programs and addressing the challenges to assure excellence and promote innovation. This will advantage Northern Illinois University’s position within the region and, by so doing, position the college as a regional and state leader in engineering and technology education.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Strengthening and Supporting a Culture of Inclusive Excellence

The dean will be engaged in achieving NIU’s mission, vision and values regarding social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and will support processes for the hiring, development and retention of faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of NIU’s student population.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Enhancing Community Engagement and Resource Development

The college plays an integral role in supporting the future workforce needs of DeKalb, the northern Illinois region and the state of Illinois. The dean will establish and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships within the community to further the academic success of NIU’s students and faculty.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Fostering a Culture of Honesty, Transparency and Collaboration

The dean will embrace an inclusive, collaborative approach to leading the college and will foster a culture of transparency and integrity. The dean will serve as an advocate for the college and as partner to other senior leaders on campus to further NIU’s mission, vision and values. The dean will commit to effective communication with faculty, staff and students.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Handle other duties related to the position as assigned by the Executive Vice President and Provost.

Handle other duties related to the position as assigned by the Executive Vice President and Provost.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 07/01/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Percent of Staff Year 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Salary Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. NIU offers comprehensive insurance coverage and other benefits .

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Earn Type

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affi…

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