Dean Of The College Of Engineering And Mathematical Sciences

Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

The University of Vermont invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS). 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.

The new Dean will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the ABET accreditation process in 2027 in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The new Dean will be expected to shepherd the growth, manage finances strategically, develop new revenue, recruit and support distinguished faculty, and build innovative academic programs.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

The following priorities have been identified for the incoming Dean:

• Articulate a Vision and Strategy
• Promote Academic Excellence across All Programs
• Recruit and Retain a Distinguished Faculty
• Advance Scholarship and Research
• Engage Stakeholders and Develop Resources and Opportunities

Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities

UVM seeks a visionary scholar with impeccable credentials to lead the College into the future. The background, skills, and qualities the successful candidate will offer, ideally, are these:

• Leadership + Academic accomplishment
• Commitment to excellence
• Strategic vision
• Collaborative leadership
• Management experience
• Inclusive Excellence
• Breadth
• Fundraising
• Progressive management style
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Commitment to student success
• Commitment to mission
• Personal qualities

Role of the Dean of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Appointed by the President, reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President, the Dean of CEMS is its chief executive and academic officer. The Dean will establish the standard for intellectual accomplishment by the College faculty and provide strategic vision and operational leadership for all academic and scholarly programs in the College. The Dean will foster an environment supportive of the faculty, students, staff, alumni and other stakeholders. They will assure that the College serves its students by providing exceptional academic programs and scholarly distinction, and will promote achievement through intercultural excellence in faculty, student, and staff recruitment. To execute these responsibilities, the Dean will collaborate with the President, the Provost, CEMS Department Chairs and the campus leadership team. The Dean will be, in general, a conspicuous advocate for the College to garner resources and support that will ensure success. This will include execution of UVM's Incentive-Based Budgeting model (IBB) and development and maintenance of facilities. To fulfill these responsibilities, the Dean will be supported by a leadership team that is comprised of two Associate Deans, six Department Chairs, and a range of directors, managers, and assistants.

Reports to: Provost and Senior Vice President

Partners with: Deans of other UVM Colleges and Schools Provost's Operational Management Team

Direct Reports: Associate Deans Department Chairs Director of Operations Director of Student Services Senior Financial Manager Senior Outreach

Relates to: President's Cabinet Council of Deans CEMS Board of Advisors

Procedure for Candidacy

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applications should be submitted through the University's online recruitment site. Nominations and inquiries should be sent to CEMS.Dean.Search.2025@office.uvm.edu. Candidates should provide:

• A letter of application addressing the central themes described in this leadership profile, including advancing the College's mission in education, service, scholarship, and research.
• A professional CV
• The names and contact information for three references.
• A separate statement on how, as Dean, you would advance Our Common Ground Values at UVM and among the populations we serve.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and will continue until an offer is made. Employment is subject to a successful Background Check. UVM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. Anticipated Pay Range $337,000 – $357,000. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with both experience and achievement, and includes a highly competitive array of benefits. Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 07/08/2025 Job Close Date Category Position Information Posting Number F3416PO Department CEM Dean's Ofc/54000