Dean, College of Engineering and Information Technology

UMBC, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University, seeks an accomplished, energetic and inspirational leader as its Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in strengthening a dynamic, fast-growing College strategically located in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor at a nexus of federal laboratories and leading technology companies.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the senior academic and administrative officer of the College and is responsible for setting strategic, operational and financial directions. The College has approximately 100 faculty teaching 2,500 undergraduate and 700 graduate students in the areas of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems and Mechanical Engineering. UMBC hosts the Meyerhoff Program, one of the nation’s premier programs for attracting superbly prepared underrepresented minorities and women to careers in science and engineering, and is a recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.

The Dean is responsible for sharpening the College’s focus, cultivating areas of excellence, providing leadership in fundraising and strengthening ties with other distinguished research centers, government laboratories and industry. The Dean will ensure the ongoing support of high quality instruction and research and participate in campus-wide shared governance processes as part of the University’s administrative team.

Essential qualifications include successful experience in a university, industry, or government environment with a distinguished record of leadership and intellectual achievement; a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. Candidates must possess a teaching and research record commensurate with the rank of Full Professor as well as strong credentials in managing academic affairs. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to secure substantial philanthropic gifts. Additional desirable qualities include a visionary and collaborative leadership style, commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, capacity to work with faculty and administrators across disciplines and a personal and professional commitment to advancing diversity.

UMBC produces approximately 70 Ph.D.s per year and has doubled its externally funded sponsored research portfolio over the last five years to approximately $80 million per year. UMBC has a remarkable collection of progressive research laboratories, interdisciplinary research centers and institutes, and excellent teaching and research facilities, and is well positioned to continue its growth as a leading research university.

Apply by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for five references to: Ms. Elaine Wilmore, Senior Associate, Isaacson, Miller, Boston MA 02116. Electronic submission of credentials to 3101@imsearch.com is strongly encouraged. For more information, see http://umbc.edu/engineering/deansearch/.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer