Wilkes University invites applicants for the next Dean of the College of Business and Engineering. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the College's chief academic, administrative, and fiscal officer, providing strategic leadership for the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the School of Engineering, and the Department of Aerospace Studies. This full-time, 12-month administrative appointment carries faculty rank, with an anticipated start date of July 2027.
The Dean will foster a unified, collaborative college culture while respecting the distinct strengths and accreditation requirements of business and engineering. Major responsibilities include advancing academic quality and interdisciplinary programs; maintaining AACSB and ABET accreditation; recruiting, mentoring, and supporting faculty and staff; overseeing budgets and resources; and strengthening enrollment, student success, and experiential learning. The Dean will also lead fundraising and cultivate alumni, industry, and community partnerships that expand opportunities for students, support research and innovation, and contribute to regional economic development.
Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in business, engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution and demonstrate a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment as a tenured full professor in a College department. At least five years of progressively responsible academic leadership, direct experience with AACSB or ABET accreditation reviews and self-studies, and experience managing budgets, personnel, and strategic planning in higher education are required.
The successful candidate will bring a collaborative, transparent leadership style; excellent communication and relationship-building skills; sound judgment; and a commitment to student success, faculty development, and an inclusive learning environment. Preferred qualifications include multidisciplinary leadership, experience with both AACSB and ABET, and demonstrated success in fundraising, external partnerships, interdisciplinary program development, and enrollment growth.
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