Dean of the College of Engineering and Mines

The University of North Dakota

Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines

The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the

position of Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines (CEM).

Located on an active 516-acre campus in Grand Forks, ND, a vibrant

college town of 60,000 residents, UND has a student enrollment of

over 15,000 and offers more than 225 fields of study across nine

colleges. UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

and anticipates achieving the Carnegie classification of Very High

Research Activity (R1) with over $182 million in research

expenditures.

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic

Affairs, the Dean is the leader of UND's largest and fastest

growing college. The Dean will provide leadership and facilitate an

environment for accomplishing strategic goals, as well as aligning

the functioning of CEM with UND's broader academic identity and

strategic planning. The Dean is responsible, in cooperation with

• the Provost, for academic and administrative planning; budgeting;

administration and implementation of department, college and

university policies; fundraising and external relations. The Dean,

in partnership with the faculty, is responsible for academic

development and evaluation of faculty; and student relations.

UND seeks an exceptional, focused, and creative leader who will

build upon the College of Engineering & Mines's strengths to

continue its growth and expansion, provide world-class educational

experiences, recruit and develop outstanding faculty, and promote

faculty-driven scholarly and creative endeavors within the College.

The next Dean will be a committed team player who is devoted to

excellence and shared governance. The selected individual will be a

consultative decision-maker and will work collaboratively with

faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community and

industry partners. The Dean will have unquestioned integrity and

exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. The next Dean of

CEM will also build extensive external relationships inside and

outside of North Dakota, which boasts a robust industrial sector

with particular strengths in energy, manufacturing, and aerospace,

all supported by CEM.

The next Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines at UND will

be joining the University during a dynamic period. Under the

leadership of President Andrew Armacost (who joined UND in 2020)

and Provost Eric Carl Link (who joined UND in 2021), the campus is

experiencing enrollment growth and major campus improvements, with

several buildings currently under construction and / or renovation.

Significant investments at the University in terms of research

development in critical areas are propelling the University forward

as the flagship research institution in the state of North Dakota.

Meanwhile, the University's ongoing commitments to student success

at both the undergraduate and graduate level continue to elevate

the tradition of educational excellence at the institution.

The incoming Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines will

build on the long-standing tradition of excellence within the

College and work alongside both internal and external partners and

stakeholders to increase and strengthen the mission of the College.

Increasing access and opportunity for students and faculty through

alumni and donor relations will be essential in the coming years as

the University engages in robust capital campaigning and

relationship building, as will bringing key programmatic

opportunities to the students of the College that will position

them and the College for continued service to the state and the

region.

The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree in an

academic field related to the disciplines within the College of

Engineering & Mines and at least ten years of progressive

leadership and administrative experiences within a higher

education, or closely related, setting.

More information, including a position profile with a full

description of preferred qualifications and key qualities, is

available at "https : / / apptrkr.com / 5978206">

https : / / www.academicsearch.org / open-searches-public / entry / 20876 / ?search=20876.

The anticipated starting date of the new Dean will be July 1, 2025

or as soon as reasonable thereafter.

How to Apply

Applications should include a letter of interest (not more than

three pages) specifically addressing the applicant's background in

relationship to the qualifications described, a current curriculum

vitae, and a list of five professional references with full contact

information and a note indicating the nature of the working

relationships with each. No references will be contacted without

the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications,

nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted

electronically, and in confidence, to : "mailto : UNDDeanCEM@academicsearch.org">

UNDDeanCEM@academicsearch.org

Applications received by Thursday, March 27, 2025, are assured

consideration. The UND Dean of the College of Engineering &

Mines Search Committee is being assisted by Academic Search.

Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by

contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo "mailto : (Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org)">

Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org)

and Chris Butler "mailto : (Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org)">

Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org).

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People

with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to

apply.

Veterans Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility

by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB

22 and, if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability

from the VA dated within the past 12 months.

CLERY STATEMENT

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security

Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North

Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The

report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs

concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime

statistics for our campus. Prospective employees are entitled to a

copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found

online at UND.edu / annual-security-report. A paper copy of the

report may also be requested from the UND Police Department located

at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, N.D. 58202.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related

to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential,

except records related to the finalists of the position, which are

open to the public after the search committee has identified three

or more finalists who will be invited to campus. Successful

completion of a criminal history background check on the finalist

is required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the

application or interview process should Academic Search at

202.332.4049.

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