Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical ...

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: . This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to shape the future of the College embedded within a Carnegie R1 designated University. CEMS is a community of problem solvers, inspiring each other to build true world solutions that will lead to healthy, sustainable societies. The College offers modern facilities, focused energies, and unique interdisciplinary partnerships that span the campus, the state, and the region. UVM seeks a distinguished scholar and educator with a record of academic and administrative excellence, leadership in institutional planning, and enrollment management. Experience with curriculum innovation, program assessment, fiscal management, policy and technology development, and promoting the values enshrined in UVM's [**Our Common Ground**](are preferred. The Dean must exhibit a balanced appreciation for engineering, computer science, mathematics, and physics, an aptitude for creating interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, and the desire to collegially promote UVM's collective goals. A record of fundraising, philanthropic development, and securing other forms of external funding is highly desired. A doctorate in an appropriate discipline and a stellar record of teaching and scholarship, as evidenced through promotion to full professor (or attributes enabling appointment as a full professor at UVM), are required. For information regarding nomination or expression of personal interest, please consult the section entitled Procedure for Candidacy. ****Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership**** The following priorities have been identified for the incoming Dean: ***Articulate a Vision and Strategy***The Dean will join UVM under new presidential leadership, and the Dean will have the opportunity to develop a compelling vision and corresponding strategic plan consistent with the University's pending new plan, and with the College's commitment to research and teaching excellence and practical impact. It is imperative that the next Dean articulates and disseminates the College's strengths to attract and retain the highest quality students who will transition into engaged alumni. The College will benefit from highlighting its outstanding academic programs that position graduates for success in the STEM workforce, in collaboration with regional industry partners and trade associations. The Dean will evaluate the College's current organizational structure and resources, making appropriate changes to support its continued growth and success. ***Promote Academic Excellence across All Programs***The Dean will engage faculty in assessing the curriculum and current programmatic strengths to address current demand and emerging needs of STEM fields. This includes exploring opportunities to expand and enhance industry partnerships, technology development, and interdisciplinary programs with other UVM colleges or institutions in the region. It is expected that the Dean will lead collaboration across departments and programs to ensure cohesion and to leverage intra- and extramural collaborations. The Dean will also identify opportunities to increase student enrollment, increase the College's revenues and funding, and identify areas where technology can enhance productivity and lead to innovative teaching methods. ***Recruit and Retain a Distinguished Faculty*** CEMS faculty are accomplished in the r areas of expertise and continually strive for success at all levels. The Dean will continue developing a faculty of distinction, establishing the highest standards in faculty recruitment, appointment, tenure, and promotion to enhance consistent excellence in teaching and research. This will include identifying recruitment needs to support curriculum changes and program expansion at the junior, mid-level and senior faculty levels, and retaining and recruiting faculty with strong records in STEM education and research. The Dean will support the ongoing professional development of the faculty, by mentoring early career faculty and emerging academic leaders, and encouraging faculty engagement in curriculum evaluation and program development. ***Advance Scholarship and Research*** Building upon the College's current research activity, the new Dean will lead further expansion of research productivity and funding, consistent with an R1 institution. UVM achieved Carnegie R1 status in 2025, a designation earned by less than 3 percent of U.S. higher education institutions. The Dean will identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with industry partners and other external organizations, fostering the development of synergistic relationships that will advance UVM's research enterprise.** *

Created: 2025-10-21