Dean-School of Engineering, Science and Technology

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Dean

School of Engineering, Science and Technology

Central Connecticut State University (Central) invites applications for Dean of the School of Engineering, Science and Technology. The Dean serves as the chief academic officer and administrative leader of the School of Engineering, Science and Technology (SEST) at Central. The Dean reports to the Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. SEST offers bachelors’ and masters’ degrees, and multiple certificate programs. SEST employs 131 full-time faculty members and as of Fall 2024 serves 2,763 students, with 2,459 undergraduates and 304 graduate students.

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About CCSU’s School of Engineering, Science and Technology

The School of Engineering, Science and Technology is the only singular STEM unit in the Connecticut State College and University (CSCU) system. The Dean is charged with creating an environment that will support the development, implementation, growth, and expansion of disciplinary and interdisciplinary opportunities in STEM. SEST operates with 11 academic departments: (1) Biology; (2) Biomolecular Science; (3) Chemistry & Biochemistry; (4) Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology; (5) Computer Science; (6) Engineering; (7) Earth & Space Sciences; (8) Manufacturing and Construction; (9) Mathematical Sciences; (10) Physics & Engineering; and (11) Technology & Engineering Education. Program accreditations are maintained in 20 discipline areas.

Position Profile

Link to Complete Search Profile: Dean of the School of Engineering Science and Technology

The successful candidate will have the necessary credentials, experience, competencies, and disposition to provide leadership and guidance in implementing existing, new and interdisciplinary academic and professional programs. Additionally, the successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in academic leadership, promotion and tenure process within a unionized environment, and budget management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and other administrators; a commitment to academic excellence and accountability; an ability to work with faculty to continue to develop, articulate, and implement a constructive workable vision for the School; and a record of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

All applicants must possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education

Experience and Training:

• Eight (8) years of full-time service at a college or university with a strong record of teaching and scholarship that can lead to eligibility for the rank of full Professor; or comparable industry experience
• A record of accomplished academic leadership with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading faculty, staff, and students in engineering, science, technology, or related disciplines
• Experience with successful transparent planning, budgeting, and fiscal management within a complex organization
• Demonstrated successful experience with regional and/or disciplinary-based accreditation processes

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Five (5) years’ of experience of increasing responsibility and complexity in academic leadership
• Demonstrated success administering academic programs as a department chair or higher level
• Experience supporting and/or promoting interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary activities
• Experience working in unionized environment
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and collaboration
• Experience with recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by March 31, 2025.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Lisa Frank, Search Committee Chair at FrankLic@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Dean is compensated at the Executive 2 salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel. This position is eligible for an additional 10% market range adjustment.

For more information, please visit Management & Confidential Policies.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.