What are the responsibilities and job description for the University of Nevada, Reno - Dean position at American Society for Engineering Education?

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), a distinguished, dynamic, historic top-tier public research (R1) and teaching land-grant University located at the base of the majestic Sierra mountains and near Lake Tahoe, seeks an energetic, action-oriented academic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Engineering. The University has over 16,200 undergraduate students and 3,500 graduate students, as well as $186 million in research expenditures.

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This position serves as the chief academic officer for the College and reports to the Executive Vice President and Provost. The next dean will lead a college with research programs that have grown significantly in the past decade, particularly in high-impact interdisciplinary areas such as advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, while serving at a university characterized by a strong commitment to the student experience.

Dean of the College of Engineering

The University of Nevada’s College of Engineering is looking for an innovative and inspirational leader to serve as its next Dean. The Dean of the College of Engineering is responsible for leading and supporting the dean’s leadership team who manages academic programs and support services : curriculum development, planning, and assessment; faculty development, promotion, and tenure; academic budgeting; and research support. The Dean also plays an important external role on behalf of the College, including fundraising, and works in collaboration with leaders across the University, System, and state.

Required Qualifications :

An earned doctorate in Engineering (or closely related field).
A record of distinguished scholarship and teaching requisite for an appointment as a tenured full professor.
A strong understanding and / or vision for engineering education and research at a land-grant university.
A record of significant and progressive academic leadership experience appropriate for this role.
Substantial administrative experience with academic budgeting and financial planning, enrollment management, and strategic planning.

Leadership Characteristics :

A strong ethical foundation.

Vision and ability to inspire the College, advocate for resources to support the growth mission of the College and build partnerships with alumni and community.

An orientation towards interdisciplinary partnership to help forge relationships across the university.

Proven experience in recruiting, developing, retaining, and evaluating faculty and professional staff.

An established record of embracing, developing, and supporting a diverse staff, faculty, and campus population; demonstrated commitment to diversity in areas of hiring, promotions, student enrollment, and retention.

A successful record of developing, implementing, and sustaining innovative policies and programs that foster excellence in teaching, research, and service in higher education.

Experience relating to external constituencies, such as accrediting bodies, governing and coordinating boards, legislative bodies, public agencies, funding agencies, alumni, donors, and private companies.

Experience with industry collaboration.

Demonstrated evidence of successful donor relations and development.

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